Origin
Willoughby, OH
Morning in Willoughby on Tuesday
Local time
6:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Willoughby, 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
19.5 mi
31 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
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, OH
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Cleveland, OH
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Trip Overview
If you are traveling from Willoughby to Cleveland, you are looking at a quick 19.3-mile journey through the Ohio Midwest. Expect to spend about 23 minutes on the road, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a fuel budget of just $3, this is an incredibly affordable commute between these two neighboring areas. Because the route is entirely local, you won't need to worry about long-haul planning or multiple stops. It serves as a straightforward connection rather than a destination-heavy expedition, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lakeland Freeway | 13.4 mi | 16m |
| Cleveland Memorial Shoreway | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Vine Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Ontario Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Erie Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West 3rd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Lakeside Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Rockwell Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Lakeland Freeway
— 13.4 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Willoughby, OH and Cleveland, OH.
1
Start on East Spaulding Street
58 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Spaulding Street
2
Turn right onto US 20; SR 174
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Erie Street
3
Turn left onto SR 640
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Vine Street
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
5
Merge onto SR 2
13 mi
·
16 min
·
Lakeland Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 90; SR 2
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
7
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 2
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
Toward SR 2 West: Downtown Cleveland
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 195B
Toward West 3rd Street
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Toward West 3rd Street
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn left onto West 3rd Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
West 3rd Street
11
Turn left onto West Lakeside Avenue
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
West Lakeside Avenue
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto Ontario Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Ontario Street
13
At end of road, turn right onto US 6; US 20
251 ft
·
9 sec
·
Rockwell Avenue
14
Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue
186 ft
·
6 sec
·
Frankfort Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
Frankfort Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 20; SR 174 / Erie Street
Turn right onto US 20; SR 174 / Erie Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 640 / Vine Street
Turn left onto SR 640 / Vine Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
18.8 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
19.4 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
$3.03 one way
$6.05 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $3.36 | $6.72 |
| premium | $4.91 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.31 | $8.61 |
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 | 5.9 | 0 | $2.05 | $0.94 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.73 | $1.25 |
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
6:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Showers And Thunderstorms then Areas Of Fog
NW 3 to 7 mph
86% chance
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
15 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
28m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous highway slog, this route relies on city streets like Erie and Vine, along with the Lakeland Freeway, to navigate the 19.3-mile distance. With a highway share of 0%, you should expect a stop-and-go experience rather than high-speed cruising. Since there is no single long stretch—the longest segment on Erie Street is 0 miles—the road demands your full attention as you maneuver through the local landscape. It is a technical, low-speed drive that feels more like navigating neighborhood arteries than open road.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.4 mi on Lakeland Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Lakeland Freeway and Cleveland Memorial Shoreway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 20; SR 174 / Erie Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 19.5 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: near the start (US 20; SR 174 / Erie Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (SR 640 / Vine Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
659 ft
582 ft
Total Climb
92 ft
Total Descent
98 ft
Highest Point
659 ft
Elevation Range
77 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Willoughby, OH
Full guide →Willoughby is a town in Lake County in Ohio.
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 28m. Total distance: 19.5 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 (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.4 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: near the start (US 20; SR 174 / Erie Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (SR 640 / Vine Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.8 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.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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