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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny
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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.
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Start on Chillicothe Road
697 ft · 27 sec · Chillicothe Road
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Take the ramp left toward US 422 West: Cleveland
1629 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 480 East, I 271 South, I 480 West: Columbus, Cleveland, Toledo
2461 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right
2613 ft · 40 sec
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Continue straight
5.6 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt South Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 77 South, I 77 North: Akron, Cleveland
143 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North: Cleveland
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Willow Freeway
5.9 mi · 8 min · Willow Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward East 22nd Street, East 14th Street
703 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on East 14th Street
657 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto East 14th Street
581 ft · 10 sec · East 14th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on East 14th Street
1322 ft · 28 sec · East 14th Street
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Turn left onto Prospect Avenue East
1344 ft · 41 sec · Prospect Avenue East
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Turn right onto East 9th Street
160 m · 20 sec · East 9th Street
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Turn left onto Euclid Avenue
1608 ft · 1 min · Euclid Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Roadway
158 m · 27 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 Bainbridge 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.
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.
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.
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.
Cleveland City Hall
Parma City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maple Heights.
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Alliance
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bainbridge and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 20.02 mi (32.22 km).
#1 Bainbridge
Township in Geauga County, Ohio
| Population | 3,267 |
| Coordinates | 41.3864400, -81.3395500 |
| Altitude | 356 |
| 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: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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