How far is Avon Lake, OH from Cleveland, OH?
The driving distance from Avon Lake, OH to Cleveland, OH is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Avon Lake and Cleveland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Avon Lake and Cleveland.
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Start on Beechwood Avenue
983 ft · 49 sec · Beechwood Avenue
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Turn left onto Redwood Boulevard
2514 ft · 2 min · Redwood Boulevard
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Turn right onto Avon Belden Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Avon Belden Road
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Continue on Center Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Center Road
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Turn right onto Chester Road
649 ft · 20 sec · Chester Road
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Turn left onto Center Road
1275 ft · 29 sec · Center Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 90 East, SR 2 East: Cleveland
1282 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Freeway
16.8 mi · 21 min · Northwest Freeway
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Keep slight right
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 422, SR 14: Orange Avenue, Ontario Street
1427 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 422 West, SR 14 West: Ontario Street
1246 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto Ontario Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Ontario Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Roadway
71 m · 11 sec · South Roadway
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Continue on East Roadway
584 ft · 26 sec · East Roadway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rockwell Avenue
156 m · 20 sec · Rockwell Avenue
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Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue
57 m · 6 sec · Frankfort Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Frankfort Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Avon Lake and Cleveland.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Northwest Freeway
Merge slight left onto Northwest Freeway
16.8 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Avon Lake and Sunny near Cleveland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Avon Lake to Cleveland?
The road trip is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rocky River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.8 miles from Avon Lake and 11.9 miles from Cleveland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.08 one way or $6.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Avon Lake and Sunny near Cleveland.
Stop Ideas Near Rocky River
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cleveland City Hall
Parma City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rocky River.
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Sandusky
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Avon Lake and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 17.22 mi (27.72 km).
#1 Avon Lake
City in Lorain County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 24,808 |
| Coordinates | 41.5053200, -82.0282000 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cleveland
The second most populous city in Ohio and the center of the Cleveland metropolitan area.
| Population | 378,589 |
| Coordinates | 41.4995000, -81.6954100 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-81.69551, 41.499606)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $3.08 | $6.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $3.52 | $7.04 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $3.98 | $7.95 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $3.57 | $7.14 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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