Origin
Polk, OH
Morning in Polk on Tuesday
Local time
8:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Polk, 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
1h 18m
Distance
63.2 mi
102 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Polk, OH
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Cleveland, OH
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Trip Overview
This 63.2-mile drive from Polk to Cleveland, Ohio, is a straightforward 1 hour and 18-minute journey, making it an ideal day trip. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $10, it’s an economical option for a quick escape. The route primarily utilizes I-71, offering a familiar and efficient path through the Midwest. You won't need to break this trip into multiple days; it's designed for a single, manageable drive. The overall feel is practical, focusing on getting you to your destination efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 71 | 27.5 mi | 31m |
| Conneaut-Cincinnati Highway | 22.3 mi | 23m |
| County Road 620 | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| North Main Street | 2 mi | 2m |
| Ruff Road | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| North Elyria Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Innerbelt | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Ontario Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 27.5 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Polk, OH and Cleveland, OH.
1
Start on West Congress Street
201 ft
·
14 sec
·
West Congress Street
2
Turn left onto SR 89
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
3
Turn right onto County Road 620
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
County Road 620
4
Continue on TR 53
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Wiley Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto US 42
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
Rainbow Highway
6
Turn right onto TR 247
237 ft
·
14 sec
·
Flemming Road
7
Turn left onto Equity Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Equity Street
8
Turn right onto SR 301
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
South Main Street
9
Continue on SR 301
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Elyria Road
10
Turn left onto CR 102
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Ruff Road
11
Turn right onto SR 539
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Congress Road
12
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
13
Merge onto I 71
22 mi
·
23 min
·
Conneaut-Cincinnati Highway
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 71
28 mi
·
31 min
·
I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 90
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Innerbelt
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 171
Toward US 422, SR 14: Orange Avenue, Ontario Street
Use the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
Toward US 422 West, SR 14 West: Ontario Street
Use the slight right lane.
18
Turn straight onto US 422; SR 8; SR 10; SR 14; SR 43; SR 87
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Ontario Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
At end of road, turn right onto US 6; US 20
232 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Roadway
Use the right lane.
20
Continue on US 6; US 20
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
East Roadway
Use the left / straight lanes.
21
At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 20
513 ft
·
20 sec
·
Rockwell Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue
186 ft
·
6 sec
·
Frankfort Avenue
23
Arrive at destination
Frankfort Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.6 miles from Polk, 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 195 decision points cluster between mile 33.3 and 63 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
33.3 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
I 71
Keep slight left at fork onto I 71
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
61.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m 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
62 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m 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
7
62.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
US 6; US 20 / South Roadway
At end of road, turn right onto US 6; US 20 / South Roadway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
63 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
|
US 6; US 20 / Rockwell Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 20 / Rockwell Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.81 one way
$19.62 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $10.89 | $21.77 |
| premium | $4.91 | $12.21 | $24.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.95 | $27.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19 | 0 | $6.64 | $3.03 |
| Efficient EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.53 | $2.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.3 | 0 | $8.85 | $4.04 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
8:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1h 18m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 44% of the journey on highways. You'll experience a 27.5-mile stretch on I-71, which is the longest uninterrupted segment. This means you'll have periods of consistent highway speeds, interspersed with transitions onto local roads like Conneaut-Cincinnati Highway and County Road 620. The character of the drive will shift as you move from faster interstate travel to potentially slower, more local roads as you approach your destination. This variation keeps the driving experience from becoming entirely monotonous.
44% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.5 mi on I 71.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 33.3 miles in near I 71.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.2 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 33.3 miles (I 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 61.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 62 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
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 1h 18m. Total distance: 63.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.5 miles on I 71. 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 33.3 miles (I 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 61.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 62 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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