Trip from Somerset, OH to Cleveland, OH

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 12m

Distance

151.2 mi

243 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min

4 AM

3h 1m ★

6 AM

3h 12m

8 AM

3h 36m

10 AM

3h 21m

12 PM

3h 18m

3 PM

3h 22m

5 PM

3h 35m

8 PM

3h 5m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Somerset, OH

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city in and county seat of Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States

Cleveland, OH

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 164.6-mile drive from Somerset, Ohio, to Cleveland, Ohio, is easily manageable in about 2 hours and 52 minutes, making it an ideal one-day trip. You'll navigate primarily on local roads, with no highway driving involved, suggesting a more connected experience with the landscape. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $25. With just one recommended stop, this route offers a quick and efficient way to travel between the Midwest regions of Ohio. Consider this an easy transition for a day trip with minimal travel time.

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

75.6 miles from Somerset, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 46m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 71	79.2 mi	1h 27m
Ohio State Route 13	18.9 mi	28m
Cassell Road	16 mi	18m
Mount Vernon Road	12.6 mi	18m
Newark Road	10.1 mi	15m
Riverside Drive	5.3 mi	7m
North Columbus Street	2.2 mi	3m
North Sandusky Street	1.4 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 71 — 79.2 mi, about 1h 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Somerset, OH and Cleveland, OH.

Start on East Sheridan Avenue

96 ft · 9 sec · East Sheridan Avenue

Turn left

397 ft · 34 sec

Turn left onto US 22; SR 668

0.1 mi · 10 sec · East Main Street

Continue on SR 13

2.2 mi · 3 min · North Columbus Street

Continue on SR 13

19 mi · 28 min · Ohio State Route 13

Continue on SR 13

0.2 mi · 27 sec · West National Drive

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Turn left onto SR 13

0.5 mi · 44 sec · South 4th Street

Enter roundabout onto SR 13

87 ft · 1 sec · North 4th Street

Continue on SR 13

467 ft · 7 sec · North 4th Street

Enter roundabout onto SR 13

94 ft · 1 sec · North 4th Street

Continue on SR 13

459 ft · 9 sec · North 4th Street

Continue on SR 13

13 mi · 18 min · Mount Vernon Road

Continue on SR 13

1.0 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

Continue on SR 13

10 mi · 15 min · Newark Road

Continue on SR 13

0.3 mi · 19 sec · South Main Street

Turn right onto SR 13

0.4 mi · 42 sec · SR 13

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Turn left onto SR 13

0.3 mi · 53 sec · East Chestnut Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto SR 13

1.4 mi · 1 min · North Sandusky Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on SR 13

16 mi · 18 min · Cassell Road

Continue on SR 13; SR 97

5.3 mi · 7 min · Riverside Drive

Use the left lane.

Turn left

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Exit 169 Toward I 71 North: Cleveland Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 71

52 mi · 55 min · I 71

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 71

28 mi · 31 min · I 71

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 90

0.9 mi · 1 min · Innerbelt

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Exit 171 Toward US 422, SR 14: Orange Avenue, Ontario Street Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 42 sec

Toward US 422 West, SR 14 West: Ontario Street Use the slight right lane.

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.

At end of road, turn right onto US 6; US 20

232 ft · 10 sec · South Roadway

Use the right lane.

Continue on US 6; US 20

0.1 mi · 28 sec · East Roadway

Use the left / straight lanes.

At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 20

513 ft · 20 sec · Rockwell Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue

186 ft · 6 sec · Frankfort Avenue

Arrive at destination

Frankfort Avenue

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short 2-hour and 52-minute duration for this 164.6-mile trip, you have plenty of flexibility. Leaving in the morning will get you to Cleveland with ample time to explore. While the fuel cost is estimated at a reasonable $25, it's always wise to top off your tank before leaving Somerset, as this is a local road-heavy route with limited long stretches. Keep an eye on your GPS for the numerous turns indicated by the 'turn-heavy' profile, especially as you transition onto State Route 13.

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 75.6 miles from Somerset, OH, or about 1h 46m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79.2 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 33 miles or 49m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 75.6 miles or 1h 46m 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 38m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cleveland, OH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Somerset, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Somerset, OH

This is one driving day of about 151.2 miles and 3h 12m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Somerset, 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 79.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mansfield, OH

76 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.

Popular next leg

Mansfield, OH to Cleveland, OH

80.7 mi · 1h 36m

Pacing Suggestions

Newark, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mansfield, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 75.6 miles from Somerset, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 79.2 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · home stretch

Cafe Everest

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cleveland, Ohio

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch · 14min to go 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–4 pm

+12164762990

Le Petit Triangle Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cleveland, Ohio

1.4 mi

Astoria Cafe & Market

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cleveland, Ohio

1.8 mi

Best coffee break · home stretch

Patron Saint Cafe + Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cleveland, Ohio

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch · 0min to go 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

Visit website

Koffie Café

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Cleveland, Ohio

1.2 mi

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Cleveland, Ohio

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

Visit website

Koffie Café

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Cleveland, Ohio

Hours: 8:30 am–5 pm

+12168612233

Visit website

Cafe Blanc

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Parma Heights, Ohio

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+12169305050

Visit website

Fountain of Eternal Life

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.2 mi from route

Cleveland, Ohio

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

Home stretch 4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour

Cleveland, Ohio

Hours: Closed

+17187096643

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 20

5 decision points cluster between mile 69.4 and 151.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

69.4 mi into trip | ~1h 39m in

Turn left toward I 71 North: Cleveland

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Exit 169 Toward I 71 North: Cleveland

149.8 mi into trip | ~3h 8m 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...

150.1 mi into trip | ~3h 8m 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

151 mi into trip | ~3h 11m 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.

151.1 mi into trip | ~3h 11m 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

$23.47 one way

$46.93 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 53 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.38	$26.04	$52.09
premium	$4.91	$29.22	$58.44
diesel	$5.61	$33.38	$66.77

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 52.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	45.4	$15.88	$7.26
Efficient EV	37.8	$13.23	$6.05
EV Truck/SUV	60.5	$21.17	$9.68

Gas CO2

53 kg

EV CO2

18 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Somerset, OH

Afternoon in Somerset on Tuesday

Local time

1:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cleveland, OH

Afternoon in Cleveland on Tuesday

Local time

1:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

64°F

Mansfield, OH

76 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

3h 12m 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 turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 164.6-mile journey, as the highway share is 0%. This means you'll be on roads like East Main Street and North Columbus Street, and State Route 13 for the full duration. Without any long highway stretches, you'll likely experience a more varied pace, with frequent turns and changes in scenery as you pass through communities. This profile suggests an engaging drive that keeps you actively involved with the navigation rather than settling into a long, high-speed cruise.

65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 79.2 mi on I 71.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and Ohio State Route 13. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 69.4 miles in.

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 20 significant decision points across 151.2 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 69.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 149.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 150.1 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 3h 12m. Total distance: 151.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 79.2 miles on I 71. 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.

Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.4 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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Trip from Somerset, OH to Cleveland, OH

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Cafe Everest

Patron Saint Cafe + Bar

Cafe Everest

Le Petit Triangle Cafe

Astoria Cafe & Market

Goody's Family Restaurant

THE GARDEN FAMILY RESTAURANT

Trivs Restaurant and Lounge

Caffè Roma

Joe's, A Fine Deli & Restaurant- Rocky River

Patron Saint Cafe + Bar

Koffie Café

Cafe Blanc

Fountain of Eternal Life

Kringle's Inventionasium Experience (Cleveland)

Wendy Park

Perplexity Games Escape Room - Cleveland

Dunham Tavern Museum & Gardens

Rocky River Nature Center

Buckland Museum of Witchcraft & Magick

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Somerset, OH

Cleveland, OH

Same local time

Very similar conditions

3h 12m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

About the Cities

Arriving in Cleveland, OH

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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