How far is Bainbridge, OH from Cleveland, OH?

The driving distance from Bainbridge, OH to Cleveland, OH is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20 miles (32.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.56 mi
00h 29m
Flight
20.02 mi
32.22 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.02 mi
Kilometers
32.22 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.56 mi
Kilometers
41.14 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Tue, May 12, 8:59 PM EDT
Return by in Bainbridge
Tue, May 12, 9:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bainbridge
2026-05-12T20:29
Arrive Cleveland
Tue, May 12, 8:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bainbridge
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Maple Heights
OH

City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States

From Bainbridge
12.7 mi
00h 14m
To Cleveland
12.9 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
65°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bainbridge and Cleveland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bainbridge and Cleveland.

  1. 1

    Start on Chillicothe Road

    697 ft · 27 sec · Chillicothe Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left toward US 422 West: Cleveland

    1629 ft · 40 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    9 mi · 11 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left toward I 480 East, I 271 South, I 480 West: Columbus, Cleveland, Toledo

    2461 ft · 39 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    2613 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt South Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 77 South, I 77 North: Akron, Cleveland

    143 m · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North: Cleveland

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Willow Freeway

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Willow Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward East 22nd Street, East 14th Street

    703 ft · 17 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on East 14th Street

    657 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto East 14th Street

    581 ft · 10 sec · East 14th Street

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on East 14th Street

    1322 ft · 28 sec · East 14th Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Prospect Avenue East

    1344 ft · 41 sec · Prospect Avenue East

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East 9th Street

    160 m · 20 sec · East 9th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Euclid Avenue

    1608 ft · 1 min · Euclid Avenue

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Roadway

    158 m · 27 sec · East Roadway

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Rockwell Avenue

    156 m · 20 sec · Rockwell Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue

    57 m · 6 sec · Frankfort Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Frankfort Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bainbridge and Cleveland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
82 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 422 West
9.34 mi · 37%
I 480 East
6.57 mi · 26%
Willow Freeway
5.9 mi · 23%
Outerbelt South Freeway
1.14 mi · 4%
I 77 North
0.65 mi · 3%
East 14th Street
0.48 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 422 West

Merge slight left

9.03 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
20 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maple Heights
00h 14m from Bainbridge
Leave By
7:30 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Bainbridge and Mostly Sunny near Cleveland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bainbridge to Cleveland?

The road trip is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Maple Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from Bainbridge and 12.9 miles from Cleveland.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 20 miles (32.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.33 one way or $6.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny around Bainbridge and Mostly Sunny near Cleveland.

Stop Ideas Near Maple Heights

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Maple Heights and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cleveland City Hall
Scenic stop 9 mi away

Cleveland City Hall

Cleveland , OH
601 Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland, OH 44114
Rating 3.6/5 63 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
Parma City Hall
Meeting point 9.6 mi away

Parma City Hall

Cleveland , OH
6611 Ridge Rd, Cleveland, OH 44129
Rating 3.4/5 27 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maple Heights.

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

15 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

45 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

68 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

96 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bainbridge and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 20.02 mi (32.22 km).

Bainbridge

#1 Bainbridge

Township in Geauga County, Ohio

Population3,267
Coordinates41.3864400, -81.3395500
Altitude356
CountryUnited States
Cleveland

#2 Cleveland

The second most populous city in Ohio and the center of the Cleveland metropolitan area.

Population378,589
Coordinates41.4995000, -81.6954100
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Chillicothe Road (-81.339411, 41.386434)
End: (-81.69551, 41.499606)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.9 gal
3.41 L · about $3.33
Round trip
$6.67
1.8 gal · 6.82 L
Estimated CO2
8 kg one way
Round trip: 16 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $3.33 $6.67
Mid-grade $4.24 $3.82 $7.64
Premium $4.79 $4.31 $8.62
Diesel $4.30 $3.87 $7.75

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Ohio · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Bainbridge and Cleveland. The current time is 20:29:48.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.