Origin
University Heights, OH
Morning in University Heights on Sunday
Local time
6:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from University Heights, OH to Cleveland, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
8.9 mi
14 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
University Heights, OH
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Cleveland, OH
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Trip Overview
This short, 8.9-mile drive from University Heights to Cleveland, Ohio, will take you about 22 minutes to complete. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stops. You'll primarily navigate through local roads, with Chester Avenue, Cedar Road, and Cedar Avenue being your main thoroughfares. With a minimal fuel cost estimated at just $1, this route is very budget-friendly. Since both the origin and destination are within the Midwest and Ohio, you'll experience a consistent regional feel throughout your short journey. It's a straightforward local commute.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chester Avenue | 3.7 mi | 8m |
| Cedar Road | 3 mi | 7m |
| Cedar Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Superior Avenue East | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Rockwell Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Washington Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Vernon Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Chester Avenue
— 3.7 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between University Heights, OH and Cleveland, OH.
1
Start on Silsby Road
243 ft
·
11 sec
·
Silsby Road
2
Turn right onto Washington Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Washington Boulevard
3
Turn right onto Vernon Road
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
Vernon Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto Cedar Road
3.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Cedar Road
5
Continue on Cedar Avenue
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
6
Continue on Carnegie Avenue
490 ft
·
15 sec
·
Carnegie Avenue
Use the right lane.
7
Turn right onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Use the right lane.
8
Continue on US 322
3.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Chester Avenue
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn right onto US 322
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
East 13th Street
10
Turn left onto US 6; US 322
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Superior Avenue East
11
Turn right onto East 6th Street
293 ft
·
15 sec
·
East 6th Street
12
Turn left onto Rockwell Avenue
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Rockwell Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue
186 ft
·
6 sec
·
Frankfort Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
Frankfort Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Washington Boulevard
Turn right onto Washington Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Vernon Road
Turn right onto Vernon Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Cedar Road
At end of road, turn left onto Cedar Road
Navigation decision point
5
3.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Turn right onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
8.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Rockwell Avenue
Turn left onto Rockwell Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.38 one way
$2.76 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $1.53 | $3.07 |
| premium | $4.91 | $1.72 | $3.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.97 | $3.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.93 | $0.43 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.78 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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 Sunday
Local time
6:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
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
3 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
22m 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 this entire trip, as the highway share is 0%. You won't find yourself on any major interstates, making it a true exploration of local byways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.7 miles along Chester Avenue. This suggests a route with frequent intersections and changes in speed, characteristic of navigating through populated areas. The road's personality is that of a typical urban or suburban commute, requiring your attention at each junction.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.7 mi on Chester Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Washington Boulevard.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 8.9 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (Washington Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Vernon Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Cedar Road): Navigation decision point.
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 22m. Total distance: 8.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.7 miles on Chester Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (Washington Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Vernon Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Cedar Road): Navigation decision point.
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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