Traveling from Sugar Creek to Cleveland covers 216.4 miles and typically takes about 3 hours and 17 minutes of drive time. Because this journey stays entirely within the Midwest, you will experience a consistent regional feel as you navigate toward the coast of Lake Erie. With a estimated fuel cost of $32, this trip is budget-friendly and manageable as a single-day excursion. You should plan for one dedicated stop along the way to break up the journey. Given the duration, you do not need to worry about overnight logistics, making it an ideal choice for a straightforward day trip.
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
94 miles from Sugar Creek, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 7m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
SR 21
65.2 mi
1h 23m
I 77
43.1 mi
46m
SR 13
24.9 mi
37m
I 70
24.8 mi
26m
SR 93
13.8 mi
20m
South Wooster Avenue
3.2 mi
3m
Maysville Pike
2.6 mi
4m
South Maysville Avenue
1.9 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
SR 21
— 65.2 mi, about 1h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sugar Creek, OH and Cleveland, OH.
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Start on SR 550
0.9 mi·1 min·SR 550
2
Turn right onto CR 111
0.8 mi·2 min·Alderman Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto SR 13
2.1 mi·3 min·SR 13
4
Turn right onto SR 13
1.1 mi·2 min·Converse Street
5
Turn slight left onto SR 13
21 mi·31 min·SR 13
6
Turn right onto Town Hwy 312
1.5 mi·3 min·Town Hwy 312
7
Turn right onto SR 13
1.9 mi·2 min·SR 13
8
Continue on SR 93
14 mi·20 min·SR 93
9
Keep slight left at fork
82 ft·4 sec
10
Turn right onto US 22; SR 93
2.6 mi·4 min·Maysville Pike
11
Continue on US 22; SR 93
1.9 mi·3 min·South Maysville Avenue
12
Continue on US 22; SR 93
0.9 mi·1 min·Putnam Avenue
13
Continue on US 22; SR 93
0.2 mi·28 sec·South 6th Street
14
Turn right onto US 22; US 40; SR 93
0.2 mi·22 sec·Main Street
15
Turn left onto US 22; US 40; SR 60; SR 93; SR 146
0.3 mi·30 sec·Underwood Street
16
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·26 sec
Toward I 70 East: Wheeling
17
Merge onto I 70
25 mi·26 min·I 70
18
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 180BToward I 77 North: Cleveland
19
Merge onto I 77
43 mi·46 min·I 77
20
Take the exit onto US 250
0.3 mi·41 sec·US 250
Exit 87Toward US 250: Strasburg, MassillonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Turn left onto US 250
3.2 mi·3 min·South Wooster Avenue
22
Continue on SR 21
65 mi·1 hr 23 min·SR 21
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.1 mi·17 sec
Exit 162BToward East 22nd Street, East 14th StreetUse the slight right lane.
24
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·16 sec
Toward East 14th StreetUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
25
Turn straight onto East 14th Street
0.1 mi·9 sec·East 14th Street
26
Keep slight left at fork onto East 14th Street
0.3 mi·28 sec·East 14th Street
27
Turn left onto Prospect Avenue East
0.3 mi·41 sec·Prospect Avenue East
Use the straight / left lanes.
28
Turn right onto East 9th Street
523 ft·19 sec·East 9th Street
29
Turn left onto US 20
0.3 mi·1 min·Euclid Avenue
30
At end of road, turn right onto US 6; US 20
518 ft·27 sec·East Roadway
Use the right lane.
31
At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 20
513 ft·20 sec·Rockwell Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
32
Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue
186 ft·6 sec·Frankfort Avenue
33
Arrive at destination
Frankfort Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a local-road-heavy route, try to depart early in the morning to avoid the potential congestion of town-to-town traffic. With a 3-hour and 17-minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility to adjust your pace, but remember to budget for your $32 in fuel before heading out. Plan your one recommended stop strategically to ensure you stay refreshed, as the frequent turns can be more mentally taxing than straight highway driving. Keep a close eye on your navigation, especially when transitioning between Alderman Road and Converse Street, as local routes can sometimes be less intuitive than main thoroughfares. Embracing the slower pace of these local roads is the best way to enjoy this 216.4-mile transit.
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 94 miles from Sugar Creek, OH, or about 2h 7m 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 41 miles or 1h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 94 miles or 2h 7m 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 19m
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 Sugar Creek, 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 Sugar Creek, OH
This is one driving day of about 188 miles and 4h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 miles from Sugar Creek, 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 24
5 decision points cluster between mile 117.8 and 187.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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117.8 mi into trip|~2h 32m 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
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186.5 mi into trip|~4h 1m 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
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186.6 mi into trip|~4h 1m 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
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187.8 mi into trip|~4h 4m 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.
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187.8 mi into trip|~4h 4m 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
$29.18 one way
$58.35 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg66 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$32.38
$64.76
premium
$4.91
$36.33
$72.67
diesel
$5.61
$41.51
$83.02
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 65.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
56.4
0
$19.74
$9.02
Efficient EV
47
0
$16.45
$7.52
EV Truck/SUV
75.2
0
$26.32
$12.03
Gas CO2
66 kg
EV CO2
22 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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Sugar Creek, OH
Late night
in Sugar Creek on Tuesday
Local time
5:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Cleveland, OH
Late night
in Cleveland on Tuesday
Local time
5:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Cambridge, OH
94 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
25 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 5m 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...
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Free
near mile 168.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that trades high-speed interstate monotony for a more involved experience behind the wheel. You will navigate primarily via Alderman Road, Converse Street, and Hwy 312, which means you will spend 0% of your time on major highways. This route demands your full attention as you transition between local roads rather than cruising on wide, multi-lane interstates. Because this is a purely local-road journey, the character of the drive remains consistent throughout the 216.4-mile stretch. Prepare for a hands-on driving experience that prioritizes maneuvering through the landscape over raw speed.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
33 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?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 21 and I 77. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 117.8 miles in near US 250.
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 24 significant decision points across 188 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 117.8 miles (US 250): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 186.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 186.6 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.
On the drive from Sugar Creek, OH to Cleveland, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Massillon along the way.
Sugar Creek is a village in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. With eight Swiss cheese factories nearby, Sugarcreek is recognised as the center of Swiss Cheese Industry in Ohio. It is located in the rolling hills of Tuscarawas County, 18 miles east of Millersburg on State Route 39. This is the area first settled by the Amish in Ohio.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 5m. Total distance: 188 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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 117.8 miles (US 250): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 186.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 186.6 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.
Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Cleveland, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
