Origin
Perry, OH
Morning in Perry on Tuesday
Local time
8:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Perry, OH to Cleveland, OH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
35.8 mi
58 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Perry, OH
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Cleveland, OH
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Perry to Cleveland, you are looking at a straightforward 35.7-mile journey through the Ohio Midwest. Expect to spend about 39 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stays. You will navigate via Narrows Road, North Ridge Road, and the Lakeland Freeway to complete the transit. With a fuel cost estimate of just $5, this is a budget-friendly commute or excursion. Because both locations are firmly within the Midwest, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the entire drive. It is a practical, no-nonsense route perfect for those who prefer to keep their travel simple and efficient.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lakeland Freeway | 28.5 mi | 34m |
| Cleveland Memorial Shoreway | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Narrows Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| North Ridge Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Ontario Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West 3rd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Lakeside Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Lakeland Freeway
— 28.5 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Perry, OH and Cleveland, OH.
1
Start on Main Street
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
2
Continue on Narrows Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Narrows Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 20
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
North Ridge Road
4
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 2
28 mi
·
34 min
·
Lakeland Freeway
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on I 90; SR 2
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
6
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 2
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
Toward SR 2 West: Downtown Cleveland
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 195B
Toward West 3rd Street
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Toward West 3rd Street
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn left onto West 3rd Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
West 3rd Street
10
Turn left onto West Lakeside Avenue
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
West Lakeside Avenue
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto Ontario Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Ontario Street
12
At end of road, turn right onto US 6; US 20
251 ft
·
9 sec
·
Rockwell Avenue
13
Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue
186 ft
·
6 sec
·
Frankfort Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
Frankfort Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.9 miles from Perry, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 3 and 35.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
SR 2 / Lakeland Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 2 / Lakeland Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
33.4 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
SR 2 / Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 2 / Cleveland Memorial Shoreway toward SR 2 West: Downtown Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward SR 2 West: Downtown Cleveland
8
35.1 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Keep slight right at fork toward West 3rd Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward West 3rd Street
7
35.4 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
West Lakeside Avenue
Turn left onto West Lakeside Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
35.8 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
US 6; US 20 / Rockwell Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto US 6; US 20 / Rockwell Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.56 one way
$11.11 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $6.17 | $12.33 |
| premium | $4.91 | $6.92 | $13.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.90 | $15.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.76 | $1.72 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.13 | $1.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.01 | $2.29 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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.
Destination
Cleveland, OH
Morning in Cleveland on Tuesday
Local time
8:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Partly Cloudy
E 3 to 14 mph
6% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT until April 22 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
55°F
Wickliffe, OH
18 mi in
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
12 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
48m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This 35.7-mile trek is a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate haul. You will not spend any time on major highways, as the route maintains a 0% highway share. Because the longest stretch is zero miles on Narrows Road, you should be prepared for frequent turns and a more hands-on driving experience. Navigating through local roads means the pace remains steady rather than fast, requiring your full attention as you transition from Perry into the heart of Cleveland. Expect a journey characterized by local road traffic patterns rather than the monotonous rhythm of a long-distance highway.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.5 mi on Lakeland Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Lakeland Freeway and Cleveland Memorial Shoreway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in near SR 2 / Lakeland Freeway.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 35.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles (SR 2 / Lakeland Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.4 miles (SR 2 / Cleveland Memorial Shoreway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 35.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Perry, OH
Full guide →Arriving in Cleveland, OH
Full guide →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.
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 48m. Total distance: 35.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 28.5 miles on Lakeland Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles (SR 2 / Lakeland Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.4 miles (SR 2 / Cleveland Memorial Shoreway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 35.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Cuyahoga Valley National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cleveland, OH before heading back.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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