Origin
Randolph, OH
Morning in Randolph on Tuesday
Local time
8:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Randolph, 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 10m
Distance
48.4 mi
78 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Randolph, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Cleveland, OH
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Randolph, OH to Cleveland, OH is 48.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 10 minutes via SR 14 and Outerbelt South Freeway, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This highway-focused drive stays within Ohio, moving from the Midwest region to the Midwest region. It's a straightforward trip that's ideal for a quick commute or a short getaway, offering a practical connection between two points. You'll find it to be an efficient way to cover the distance without much fuss. Consider this a simple, no-frills journey that gets you where you need to go.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 14 | 11.4 mi | 13m |
| Outerbelt South Freeway | 8.2 mi | 10m |
| Cleveland East Liverpool Road | 7.2 mi | 12m |
| Willow Freeway | 5.9 mi | 7m |
| State Route 44 | 5.8 mi | 8m |
| South Prospect Street | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Outerbelt East Freeway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Cleveland Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
SR 14
— 11.4 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Randolph, OH and Cleveland, OH.
1
Start on CH 87
71 ft
·
8 sec
·
Waterloo Road
2
Turn left onto SR 44
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
State Route 44
3
Keep slight left at fork onto South Prospect Street
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
South Prospect Street
4
Turn left onto SR 59
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
East Main Street
5
Turn right onto North Sycamore Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
North Sycamore Street
6
Continue on Cleveland Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Cleveland Road
7
Turn left onto SR 14
7.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Cleveland East Liverpool Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on SR 14
11 mi
·
13 min
·
SR 14
9
Continue on I 271; I 480
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Outerbelt East Freeway
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
Toward I 480 West: Rockside Road, Cleveland
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
12
Take the exit
470 ft
·
11 sec
Toward I 77 South, I 77 North: Akron, Cleveland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 20B
Toward I 77 North: Cleveland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 77
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Willow Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 162B
Toward East 22nd Street, East 14th Street
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward East 14th Street
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Turn straight onto East 14th Street
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
East 14th Street
18
Keep slight left at fork onto East 14th Street
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
East 14th Street
19
Turn left onto Prospect Avenue East
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Prospect Avenue East
Use the straight / left lanes.
20
Turn right onto East 9th Street
523 ft
·
19 sec
·
East 9th Street
21
Turn left onto US 20
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Euclid Avenue
22
At end of road, turn right onto US 6; US 20
518 ft
·
27 sec
·
East Roadway
Use the right lane.
23
At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 20
513 ft
·
20 sec
·
Rockwell Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue
186 ft
·
6 sec
·
Frankfort Avenue
25
Arrive at destination
Frankfort Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.2 miles from Randolph, 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 32 and 47 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
32 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway toward I 480 West: Rockside Road, Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 480 West: Rockside Road, Cleveland
7
40.3 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Take the exit toward I 77 South, I 77 North: Akron, Cleveland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 77 South, I 77 North: Akron, Cleveland
8
40.3 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 77 North: Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 20B
Toward I 77 North: Cleveland
8
46.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Take the exit toward East 22nd Street, East 14th 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 162B
Toward East 22nd Street, East 14th Street
8
47 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Keep slight left at fork toward East 14th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward East 14th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.51 one way
$15.02 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $8.34 | $16.67 |
| premium | $4.91 | $9.35 | $18.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.69 | $21.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.08 | $2.32 |
| Efficient EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.23 | $1.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.78 | $3.10 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
8:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Partly Cloudy
E 3 to 14 mph
6% chance
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
11 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 10m 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 route leans heavily towards highway driving, with about 70% of the journey taking place on faster roads like SR 14 and the Outerbelt South Freeway. You'll experience stretches of efficient travel, including one continuous segment of 11.4 miles on SR 14. The profile is predominantly highway-focused, suggesting a consistent pace for most of the trip. Expect a direct and functional driving experience rather than a winding, scenic tour. The road character remains fairly uniform, prioritizing speed and directness over varied landscapes.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.4 mi on SR 14.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 14 and Outerbelt South Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 32 miles in near I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway.
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 48.4 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 32 miles (I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 10m. Total distance: 48.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.4 miles on SR 14. 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 32 miles (I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.3 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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