Origin
Willoughby Hills, OH
Morning in Willoughby Hills on Tuesday
Local time
11:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Willoughby Hills, 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
28m
Distance
19.4 mi
31 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Willoughby Hills, OH
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Cleveland, OH
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Willoughby Hills to Cleveland is a quick, straightforward journey covering just 19.4 miles. You can comfortably complete this trip in about 28 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. The route primarily utilizes the Lakeland Freeway, Euclid Spur, and the Cleveland Memorial Shoreway to navigate through the Midwest. With fuel costs estimated at around $3, this is an incredibly budget-friendly excursion. Whether you are heading into the city for business or a brief getaway, the short duration offers maximum flexibility for your schedule. You will find that the convenience of this connection between the two Ohio locations makes for a stress-free commute.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lakeland Freeway | 8.8 mi | 10m |
| Euclid Spur | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| Cleveland Memorial Shoreway | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Maplegrove Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| River Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| I 90 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Ontario Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West 3rd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Lakeland Freeway
— 8.8 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Willoughby Hills, OH and Cleveland, OH.
1
Start on SR 174
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
River Road
2
Turn left onto Maplegrove Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Maplegrove Road
3
Turn left onto SR 91
255 ft
·
6 sec
·
S.O.M. Center Road
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 90 West: Cleveland
5
Merge onto I 90
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
I 90
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 90
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Euclid Spur
Toward Cleveland
Use the straight lane.
7
Merge onto I 90; SR 2
8.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Lakeland Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 90; SR 2
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
9
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 2
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
Toward SR 2 West: Downtown Cleveland
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 195B
Toward West 3rd Street
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Toward West 3rd Street
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn left onto West 3rd Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
West 3rd Street
13
Turn left onto West Lakeside Avenue
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
West Lakeside Avenue
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto Ontario Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Ontario Street
15
At end of road, turn right onto US 6; US 20
251 ft
·
9 sec
·
Rockwell Avenue
16
Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue
186 ft
·
6 sec
·
Frankfort Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
Frankfort Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 2.5 and 19.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
2.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 90 / Euclid Spur
Keep slight right at fork onto I 90 / Euclid Spur toward Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward Cleveland
5
6.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 90; SR 2 / Lakeland Freeway
Merge onto I 90; SR 2 / Lakeland Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
18.7 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Keep slight right at fork toward West 3rd Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward West 3rd Street
7
19 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
West Lakeside Avenue
Turn left onto West Lakeside Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
19.3 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
US 6; US 20 / Rockwell Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto US 6; US 20 / Rockwell Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.01 one way
$6.02 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $3.34 | $6.68 |
| premium | $4.91 | $3.75 | $7.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.28 | $8.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.70 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
11:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
1 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
28m 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 drive offers a mixed experience, balancing urban transit with highway travel. Approximately 47% of your 19.4-mile trek is spent on highways, providing a steady pace for the majority of the trip. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on the Lakeland Freeway, where you will cover 8.8 miles before transitioning to the next leg of the route. As you move from Willoughby Hills toward Cleveland, the character of the road shifts from suburban access to the more structured flow of the city’s major arteries. Expect a practical, no-nonsense road profile that prioritizes efficiency over scenic winding paths, keeping you focused on the road ahead.
47% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.8 mi on Lakeland Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 2.5 miles in near I 90 / Euclid Spur.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 19.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (I 90 / Euclid Spur): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles (I 90; SR 2 / Lakeland Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 19.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.8 miles on Lakeland Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
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: at 2.5 miles (I 90 / Euclid Spur): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles (I 90; SR 2 / Lakeland Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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