How far is Baltimore, OH from Cleveland, OH?

The driving distance from Baltimore, OH to Cleveland, OH is about 145.4 miles (234 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.7 miles (199.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
145.4 mi
02h 42m
Flight
123.75 mi
199.15 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.75 mi
Kilometers
199.15 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.4 mi
Kilometers
234 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Wed, Apr 29, 5:08 AM EDT
Return by in Baltimore
Wed, Apr 29, 7:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Baltimore
2026-04-29T02:26
Arrive Cleveland
Wed, Apr 29, 5:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Baltimore
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Mifflin
OH

Human settlement in Ashland County, Ohio, United States of America

From Baltimore
75.2 mi
01h 21m
To Cleveland
70.2 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph N
Destination
58°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Market Street

    2807 ft · 47 sec · East Market Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Baltimore-Somerset Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Baltimore-Somerset Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lancaster-Newark Road Northeast

    6.3 mi · 8 min · Lancaster-Newark Road Northeast

  4. 4

    Continue on Lancaster Road Southwest

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Lancaster Road Southwest

  5. 5

    Turn right onto National Road Southeast

    1.1 mi · 2 min · National Road Southeast

  6. 6

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North High Street

    3056 ft · 1 min · North High Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Enterprise Drive

    833 ft · 19 sec · Enterprise Drive

  9. 9

    Turn left

    7.4 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Coshocton, 16 E, 79 N

    3259 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 13: Hudson Ave, 4th Street

    1185 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Mount Vernon Road

    12.5 mi · 18 min · Mount Vernon Road

  13. 13

    Continue on South Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Newark Road

    10.1 mi · 16 min · Newark Road

  15. 15

    Continue on South Main Street

    1339 ft · 20 sec · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    2120 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Chestnut Street

    1340 ft · 54 sec · East Chestnut Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Sandusky Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Sandusky Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Cassell Road

    16 mi · 18 min · Cassell Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Riverside Drive

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Riverside Drive

  21. 21

    Turn left onto I 71 North: Cleveland

    1644 ft · 42 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    51.6 mi · 55 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    27.5 mi · 32 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Innerbelt

    1.5 km · 1 min · Innerbelt

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward US 422, SR 14: Orange Avenue, Ontario Street

    1427 ft · 35 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on US 422 West, SR 14 West: Ontario Street

    1246 ft · 43 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Ontario Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Ontario Street

  28. 28

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

    71 m · 11 sec · South Roadway

  29. 29

    Continue on East Roadway

    584 ft · 28 sec · East Roadway

  30. 30

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

    156 m · 20 sec · Rockwell Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue

    57 m · 6 sec · Frankfort Avenue

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Frankfort Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
32 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
79.5 mi · 55%
Cassell Road
16 mi · 11%
Mount Vernon Road
12.5 mi · 9%
Newark Road
10.1 mi · 7%
Lancaster-Newark Road Northeast
6.32 mi · 4%
Riverside Drive
5.28 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

51.6 mi · 00h 55m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.7 mi
123.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mifflin
01h 21m from Baltimore
Leave By
1:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Baltimore and Rain Showers near Cleveland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 145.4 miles (234 km) and usually takes 02h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mifflin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.2 miles from Baltimore and 70.2 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 123.7 miles (199.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.01 one way or $38.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Baltimore and Rain Showers near Cleveland.

Stop Ideas Near Mifflin

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mifflin, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mifflin.

RAIL

Elyria

70 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

80 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

99 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
BUS

Columbus, OH

105 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Baltimore and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 123.75 mi (199.15 km).

Baltimore

#1 Baltimore

Village in Ohio, United States

Population3,026
Coordinates39.8453400, -82.6007200
Altitude263
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: East Market Street (-82.600719, 39.845357)
End: (-81.69551, 41.499606)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 234 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.13 gal
19.42 L · about $19.01
Round trip
$38.01
10.26 gal · 38.84 L
Estimated CO2
45.6 kg one way
Round trip: 91.2 kg / 201 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $19.01 $38.01
Mid-grade $4.24 $21.76 $43.52
Premium $4.79 $24.57 $49.15
Diesel $4.30 $22.08 $44.16

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 · Apr 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Baltimore and Cleveland. The current time is 02:26:15.

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.