Origin
Shadyside, OH
Morning in Shadyside on Tuesday
Local time
6:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shadyside, 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
3h 7m
Distance
140.2 mi
226 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 56m
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6 AM
3h 8m
8 AM
3h 31m
10 AM
3h 16m
12 PM
3h 14m
3 PM
3h 17m
5 PM
3h 30m
8 PM
3h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shadyside, OH
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Cleveland, OH
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Trip Overview
Planning a trip from Shadyside to Cleveland? This 142.9-mile journey takes approximately 2 hours and 47 minutes, making it a perfectly manageable day trip. You'll primarily navigate using Central Avenue and I-70, with a small portion on North Lincoln Avenue. With an estimated fuel cost of $21, this drive through the Midwest offers a straightforward route. It's a straightforward drive that gets you from point A to point B efficiently without requiring an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
70.1 miles from Shadyside, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 35m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 21 | 65.2 mi | 1h 23m |
| Cadiz-Dennison Road | 21.4 mi | 30m |
| Water Street | 15.9 mi | 17m |
| Cadiz-Harrisville Road | 8.3 mi | 12m |
| Central Avenue | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| Pleasant Grove Road | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| Colerain Road | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| South Wooster Avenue | 3.2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
SR 21
— 65.2 mi, about 1h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shadyside, OH and Cleveland, OH.
1
Start on SR 7 Scenic
29 ft
·
5 sec
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Central Avenue
2
Continue on SR 7 Scenic
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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Central Avenue
3
Take the ramp onto SR 7 Scenic
6.2 mi
·
7 min
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Central Avenue
4
Take the exit onto SR 767; SR 7 Alt
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
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SR 767; SR 7 Alt
Toward I 70, US 40, US 250: Wheeling, Bridgeport
5
Turn right onto SR 767
0.3 mi
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30 sec
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North Lincoln Avenue
6
Turn left onto US 250
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Cadiz Pike
7
Continue on US 250
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
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Sunset Heights Road
8
Continue on US 250
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Sunset Heights Road
9
Continue on US 250
3.8 mi
·
5 min
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Colerain Road
10
Continue on US 250
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Pleasant Grove Road
11
Continue on US 250
8.3 mi
·
12 min
·
Cadiz-Harrisville Road
12
Continue on US 250
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
East Market Street
13
Turn slight left onto Deersville Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Deersville Avenue
14
Turn right onto US 250
21 mi
·
30 min
·
Cadiz-Dennison Road
15
Continue on US 250; SR 800
1.1 mi
·
1 min
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US 250; SR 800
16
Take the exit onto US 250; SR 800
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
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US 250; SR 800
Toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: Uhrichsville, New Philadelphia
17
Turn right onto US 250; SR 800
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Water Street
18
Take the exit onto US 250
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
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US 250
Exit 87
Toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn left onto US 250
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Wooster Avenue
20
Continue on SR 21
65 mi
·
1 hr 23 min
·
SR 21
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 162B
Toward East 22nd Street, East 14th Street
Use the slight right lane.
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward East 14th Street
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
23
Turn straight onto East 14th Street
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
East 14th Street
24
Keep slight left at fork onto East 14th Street
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
East 14th Street
25
Turn left onto Prospect Avenue East
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
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Prospect Avenue East
Use the straight / left lanes.
26
Turn right onto East 9th Street
523 ft
·
19 sec
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East 9th Street
27
Turn left onto US 20
0.3 mi
·
1 min
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Euclid Avenue
28
At end of road, turn right onto US 6; US 20
518 ft
·
27 sec
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East Roadway
Use the right lane.
29
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.
30
Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue
186 ft
·
6 sec
·
Frankfort Avenue
31
Arrive at destination
Frankfort Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short, 142.9-mile drive lasting under 3 hours, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving in the morning will get you to Cleveland with plenty of daylight. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost estimated at $21, you won't need extensive planning for this trip. Keep an eye on your GPS for the frequent turns, as the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile means you'll be making navigational adjustments more often than on a highway route. Consider filling up your tank before leaving Shadyside to ensure a smooth journey.
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 70.1 miles from Shadyside, OH, or about 1h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 65.2 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 31 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70.1 miles or 1h 35m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 33m
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 Shadyside, 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 Shadyside, OH
This is one driving day of about 140.2 miles and 3h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Shadyside, 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 SR 21 for about 65.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
70 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 70.1 miles from Shadyside, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before SR 21 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 65.2 miles.
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 175 decision points cluster between mile 70 and 140.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
70 mi into trip
|
~1h 35m in
|
US 250
Take the exit onto US 250 toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon
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.
Exit 87
Toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon
8
138.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 3m 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
138.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 4m 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
7
140 mi into trip
|
~3h 7m in
|
US 6; US 20 / East Roadway
At end of road, turn right onto US 6; US 20 / East Roadway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
140.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 7m 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
$21.76 one way
$43.52 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $24.15 | $48.30 |
| premium | $4.91 | $27.10 | $54.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.95 | $61.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.1 | 0 | $14.72 | $6.73 |
| Efficient EV | 35.1 | 0 | $12.27 | $5.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 56.1 | 0 | $19.63 | $8.97 |
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (67% 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
6:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
67°F
West Chester, OH
70 mi in
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
22 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 7m 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?
This route presents a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, meaning you'll encounter frequent turns and transitions rather than long stretches of highway. With a 0% highway share, expect a more engaged driving experience on local roads like Central Avenue and North Lincoln Avenue. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but the 'turn-heavy' nature suggests a dynamic feel, constantly changing direction and pace. You'll be navigating through communities rather than bypassing them on fast-paced interstates.
48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 65.2 mi on SR 21.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 70 miles in near US 250.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 140.2 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 70 miles (US 250): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 138.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 138.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Shadyside, OH and Cleveland, OH, road signs point toward Bridgeport, New Philadelphia and Massillon.
Bridgeport
7.1 mi in
|
~8m
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via SR 767; SR 7 Alt
New Philadelphia
53.8 mi in
|
~1h 17m
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via US 250; SR 800
Massillon
70 mi in
|
~1h 35m
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via US 250
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 3h 7m. Total distance: 140.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 65.2 miles on SR 21. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 70 miles (US 250): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 138.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 138.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.3 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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