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Trip from Peebles, OH to Cleveland, OH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 45m
Distance
237.7 mi
383 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 32m
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6 AM
4h 46m
8 AM
5h 13m
10 AM
4h 55m
12 PM
4h 52m
3 PM
4h 56m
5 PM
5h 11m
8 PM
4h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Peebles, OH
Arti Kh
Cleveland, OH
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Trip Overview
Peebles, OH to Cleveland, OH is 237.7 miles and takes about 4h 45m via I 71 and US 23, with a fuel budget near $37 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Ohio, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. It's a straightforward drive, primarily on major highways, making it a practical choice for a single-day trip. Consider this route if you need an efficient way to get from Southern Ohio to the Cleveland area without extensive planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
118.8 miles from Peebles, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 31m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 71 | 140.7 mi | 2h 35m |
| US 23 | 56.9 mi | 1h 16m |
| James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway | 25.4 mi | 29m |
| South Freeway | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| South High Street | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| South Innerbelt | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Jack Nicklaus Freeway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Innerbelt | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 140.7 mi, about 2h 35m
Traffic on I-71
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 194 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,298 veh/hr typical · worst 2,798
Quietest
2 AM
~141 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
16.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peebles, OH and Cleveland, OH.
1
Start on Park Street
86 ft
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7 sec
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Park Street
2
Turn left onto SR 41
0.6 mi
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1 min
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North Main Street
3
Continue on SR 41
0.6 mi
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1 min
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State Route 41
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Turn left onto SR 32
25 mi
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29 min
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James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left
0.3 mi
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41 sec
6
Merge onto US 23
22 mi
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31 min
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US 23
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 23
34 mi
·
44 min
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US 23
Toward US 23 North: Columbus
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 23
2.6 mi
·
3 min
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South High Street
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 270: Columbus, Wheeling
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 270 West
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 270
1.3 mi
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1 min
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Jack Nicklaus Freeway
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 55
Toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
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1 min
Toward I 71 North: Columbus
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 71
3.6 mi
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4 min
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South Freeway
15
Take the exit onto I 71
0.4 mi
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45 sec
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I 71
Toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling
Use the slight right lane.
16
Merge onto I 70; I 71
1.3 mi
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1 min
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South Innerbelt
17
Keep slight right at fork onto I 71
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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I 71
Exit 101A
Toward I 71 North: Cleveland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto I 71
112 mi
·
2 hr 1 min
·
I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto I 71
28 mi
·
31 min
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I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Merge onto I 90
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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Innerbelt
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 171
Toward US 422, SR 14: Orange Avenue, Ontario Street
Use the slight right lane.
22
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
Toward US 422 West, SR 14 West: Ontario Street
Use the slight right lane.
23
Turn straight onto US 422; SR 8; SR 10; SR 14; SR 43; SR 87
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Ontario Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
At end of road, turn right onto US 6; US 20
232 ft
·
10 sec
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South Roadway
Use the right lane.
25
Continue on US 6; US 20
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
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East Roadway
Use the left / straight lanes.
26
At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 20
513 ft
·
20 sec
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Rockwell Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue
186 ft
·
6 sec
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Frankfort Avenue
28
Arrive at destination
Frankfort Avenue
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 4h 45m drive, consider leaving Peebles in the morning to give yourself plenty of daylight. With a drive under 5 hours, you can easily complete it in one day, offering flexibility in your departure time. The estimated fuel cost is around $37, so ensure your tank is full before you leave, especially since the longest stretch without a significant break is over 140 miles on I 71. Plan for one stop to refuel or stretch your legs, perhaps around the halfway point, to break up the drive.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 118.8 miles from Peebles, OH, or about 2h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 140.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 52 miles or 1h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 118.8 miles or 2h 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cleveland, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Peebles, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Peebles, OH
This is one driving day of about 237.7 miles and 4h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 miles from Peebles, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 71 for about 140.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
119 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 52 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The Woods At Dornoch Estates, OH
Meal breakThe midpoint is around 118.8 miles from Peebles, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 140.7 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Lee M. Rizor Memorial Highway Rest Area
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Pilot Travel Center
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Pilot Travel Center
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Lee M. Rizor Memorial Highway Rest Area
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Service Plaza
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Love's Travel Stop
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Love's Travel Stop
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Pilot Travel Center
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Pilot Travel Center
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Flying J Travel Center
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Pilot Travel Center
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Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
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Rest Area
0.3 mi from route
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Pilot Travel Center
0.4 mi from route
TA
0.6 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 245 decision points cluster between mile 49.4 and 236.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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49.4 mi into trip
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~1h 4m in
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US 23
Keep slight right at fork onto US 23 toward US 23 North: Columbus
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 23 North: Columbus
8
88.8 mi into trip
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~1h 56m in
Take the exit toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 55
Toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus
8
95.1 mi into trip
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~2h 5m in
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I 71
Keep slight right at fork onto I 71 toward I 71 North: Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 101A
Toward I 71 North: Cleveland
8
236.2 mi into trip
|
~4h 41m in
Take the exit toward US 422, SR 14: Orange Avenue, Ontario Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 171
Toward US 422, SR 14: Orange Avenue, Ontario St...
9
236.5 mi into trip
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~4h 42m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 422 West, SR 14 West: Ontario Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 422 West, SR 14 West: Ontario Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.53 one way
$73.05 round trip
$3.90/gal
25.4 MPG avg
83 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $41.20 | $82.39 |
| premium | $4.99 | $46.67 | $93.34 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $44.88 | $89.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 83.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 71.3 | 0 | $24.96 | $11.41 |
| Efficient EV | 59.4 | 0 | $20.80 | $9.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 95.1 | 1 | $33.28 | $15.21 |
Gas CO2
83 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Peebles, OH
Late night in Peebles on Monday
Local time
2:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
W 10 mph
51% chance
Live forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 9:49AM EDT until July 19 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 9:49AM EDT until July 19 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Destination
Cleveland, OH
Late night in Cleveland on Monday
Local time
2:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
91°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
W 13 to 16 mph
95% chance
Live forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 9:49AM EDT until July 19 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 9:49AM EDT until July 19 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 45m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Nearly 2000 years ago, Native Americans built dozens of monumental mounds and earthen enclosures in southern Ohio. These earthwork complexes were ceremonial landscapes used for feasts, funerals, ritua...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
Free
near mile 49.2
Caution: Hopeton Earthworks Closed for Construction Until May 2026
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discov...
12 mi from route
~30 min detour
Free
near mile 213.1
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly highway, with 85% of the 237.7 miles on major roads like I 71 and US 23. You'll experience a continuous stretch of 140.7 miles on I 71, which means you'll encounter a good number of exits and potential traffic as you approach urban areas. The remaining portion of the trip will be on surface roads, offering a change of pace from interstate cruising.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 140.7 mi on I 71.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and US 23. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 49.4 miles in near US 23.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 237.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 49.4 miles (US 23): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 88.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 95.1 miles (I 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,246 ft
625 ft
Total Climb
638 ft
Total Descent
812 ft
Highest Point
1,246 ft
~169.8 mi in
Elevation Range
620 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Peebles, OH and Cleveland, OH, road signs point toward Wheeling and Columbus.
Wheeling
86.5 mi in
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~1h 53m
Columbus
88.8 mi in
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~1h 56m
About the Cities
Starting in Peebles, OH
Full guide →Arriving in Cleveland, OH
Full guide →“The Forest City” · Founded 1796
Cleveland is a culturally diverse city on the shores of Lake Erie, one of the Great Lakes, in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, USA. Recreational, cultural and educational opportunities are abundant throughout Northeast Ohio. You'll find world-class museums, cultural events, professional sports, and amusement parks.
Top landmarks
- • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame — music museum in Cleveland, Ohio, United States
- • Cleveland Museum of Art — art museum in Cleveland, Ohio
- • James A. Garfield Memorial — building
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 45m. Total distance: 237.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 140.7 miles on I 71. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 24 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Cleveland, OH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 24 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 49.4 miles (US 23): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 88.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 95.1 miles (I 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Hopewell Culture National Historical Park and Cuyahoga Valley National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Cleveland, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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