Sixteen Mile Stand, OH to Cleveland, OH is 234.3 miles and takes about 4h 31m via I 71 and SR 350, with a fuel budget near $37 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, entirely within Ohio. You'll be on a primarily highway route for most of the drive, making it a straightforward trip. With just one recommended stop and a duration under five hours, it's a manageable drive for a single day.
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
117.1 miles from Sixteen Mile Stand, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 19m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 71
221.5 mi
4h 4m
SR 350
4.3 mi
8m
Middleboro Road
1.9 mi
4m
South Innerbelt
1.3 mi
1m
Montgomery Road
0.9 mi
1m
Innerbelt
0.9 mi
1m
Mason Road
0.7 mi
1m
Ontario Street
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 221.5 mi, about 4h 4m
Traffic on I-71
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 262 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,236 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,835
Quietest
2 AM
~178 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 105 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 Sixteen Mile Stand, OH and Cleveland, OH.
1
Start on this road
115 ft·11 sec·this road
2
Turn uturn onto East Kemper Road
282 ft·18 sec·East Kemper Road
3
Turn left onto US 22; SR 3
0.9 mi·1 min·Montgomery Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto Mason Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Mason Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto Fields Ertel Road
0.1 mi·17 sec·Fields Ertel Road
Use the right lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward I 71 North: ColumbusUse the left lane.
7
Merge onto I 71
12 mi·13 min·I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 32Toward SR 123: Morrow, LebanonUse the slight right lane.
9
Turn right onto SR 123
515 ft·12 sec·SR 123
10
Turn left onto SR 350
4.3 mi·8 min·SR 350
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left onto C-45
1.9 mi·4 min·Middleboro Road
12
At end of road, turn left onto SR 350 Truck; C-7
336 ft·10 sec·Wilmington Road
13
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward I 71 North: Columbus
14
Merge onto I 71
69 mi·1 hr 14 min·I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit onto I 71
0.4 mi·45 sec·I 71
Toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, WheelingUse the slight right lane.
16
Merge onto I 70; I 71
1.3 mi·1 min·South Innerbelt
17
Keep slight right at fork onto I 71
1.0 mi·1 min·I 71
Exit 101AToward I 71 North: ClevelandUse 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·I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Merge onto I 90
0.9 mi·1 min·Innerbelt
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
Exit 171Toward US 422, SR 14: Orange Avenue, Ontario StreetUse the slight right lane.
22
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·42 sec
Toward US 422 West, SR 14 West: Ontario StreetUse 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·Ontario Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
At end of road, turn right onto US 6; US 20
232 ft·10 sec·South Roadway
Use the right lane.
25
Continue on US 6; US 20
0.1 mi·28 sec·East Roadway
Use the left / straight lanes.
26
At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 20
513 ft·20 sec·Rockwell Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue
186 ft·6 sec·Frankfort Avenue
28
Arrive at destination
Frankfort Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 31m duration, consider leaving in the morning to have ample daylight for the 234.3-mile drive. The longest stretch without a major road change is 221.5 miles on I 71, so plan your fuel stops accordingly, perhaps before you hit that segment. With only one stop recommended and a fuel cost around $37, this is a very flexible trip. You can easily complete it in one day, allowing for a relaxed pace or an early arrival in Cleveland.
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 117.1 miles from Sixteen Mile Stand, OH, or about 2h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 221.5 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 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 117.1 miles or 2h 19m 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 40m
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 Sixteen Mile Stand, 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 Sixteen Mile Stand, OH
This is one driving day of about 234.3 miles and 4h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 miles from Sixteen Mile Stand, 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 221.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 26
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 233.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|East Kemper Road
Turn uturn onto East Kemper Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
8
14.1 mi into trip|~18m in
Take the exit toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon
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 32
Toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon
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91.7 mi into trip|~1h 51m in|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
232.8 mi into trip|~4h 27m 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
233.1 mi into trip|~4h 27m 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
$38.31 one way
$76.62 round trip
$4.15/gal25.4 MPG avg82 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.66
$42.98
$85.95
premium
$5.23
$48.25
$96.51
diesel
$6.28
$57.89
$115.78
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 82 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
70.3
0
$24.60
$11.25
Efficient EV
58.6
0
$20.50
$9.37
EV Truck/SUV
93.7
1
$32.80
$15.00
Gas CO2
82 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (67% 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.
Forecast as of Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Sixteen Mile Stand, OH
Late night
in Sixteen Mile Stand on Friday
Local time
12:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
NE 2 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Cleveland, OH
Late night
in Cleveland on Friday
Local time
12:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Sunny
W 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
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
4 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
4h 31m 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.
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 210.1
Throughout his life, Charles Young overcame countless obstacles in his ascent to prominence. In spite of overt racism and stifling inequality, Young rose through the military ranks to become one of th...
14 mi from route
~34 min detour
Free
near mile 40.4
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park was established to honor the lives and achievements of poet and author Paul Laurence Dunbar and aviation pioneers Wilbur and Orville Wright. Through p...
23 mi from route
~57 min detour
Free
near mile 32.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly highway, with 96% of the 234.3 miles on major roads like I 71. You'll experience a long stretch of 221.5 miles on I 71 before transitioning to surface roads like SR 350 and Middleboro Road. Expect a high concentration of exits and potential for merging traffic as you approach Cleveland.
96% 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: 221.5 mi on I 71.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and SR 350. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Kemper Road.
Driving Effort10/10
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 26 significant decision points across 234.3 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: near the start (East Kemper Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 14.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 91.7 miles (I 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,307 ft654 ft
Total Climb
773 ft
Total Descent
926 ft
Highest Point
1,307 ft
~149.3 mi in
Elevation Range
653 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Sixteen Mile Stand, OH and Cleveland, OH, road signs point toward Lebanon and Wheeling.
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
•Cleveland Stadium — former multi-purpose stadium in Cleveland, Ohio
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 31m. Total distance: 234.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 221.5 miles on I 71. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 29 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 29 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Kemper Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 14.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 91.7 miles (I 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument and Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Cleveland, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
