How far is Barlow, OH from Cleveland, OH?

The driving distance from Barlow, OH to Cleveland, OH is about 170 miles (273.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.2 miles (233.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m 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
170 mi
02h 58m
Flight
145.16 mi
233.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.16 mi
Kilometers
233.61 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
170 mi
Kilometers
273.59 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Wed, May 13, 1:32 AM EDT
Return by in Barlow
Wed, May 13, 4:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Barlow
2026-05-12T22:33
Arrive Cleveland
Wed, May 13, 1:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Barlow
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
Stone Creek
OH

Village in the United States

From Barlow
84.9 mi
01h 29m
To Cleveland
85.1 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SE
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 Barlow and Cleveland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Warrior Drive

    7 m · 7 sec · Warrior Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left

    11.2 mi · 20 min

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    1 km · 1 min · 3rd Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Muskingum Drive

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Muskingum Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    580 ft · 15 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Cambridge Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Cambridge Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 77 North: Cleveland

    1114 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    80.9 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon

    1543 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Wooster Avenue

    3.2 mi · 4 min · South Wooster Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    65.2 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  13. 13

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

    703 ft · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on East 14th Street

    657 ft · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto East 14th Street

    581 ft · 10 sec · East 14th Street

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on East 14th Street

    1322 ft · 28 sec · East 14th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Prospect Avenue East

    3167 ft · 2 min · Prospect Avenue East

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Ontario Street

    150 m · 21 sec · Ontario Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Roadway

    71 m · 11 sec · South Roadway

  20. 20

    Continue on East Roadway

    584 ft · 26 sec · East Roadway

  21. 21

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

    156 m · 20 sec · Rockwell Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue

    57 m · 6 sec · Frankfort Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Frankfort Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77 North
81.1 mi · 48%
South Wooster Avenue
68.4 mi · 40%
Cambridge Road
3.26 mi · 2%
Muskingum Drive
1.52 mi · 1%
3rd Street
0.63 mi
Prospect Avenue East
0.6 mi
Longest Stretch

I 77 North

Merge slight left

80.9 mi · 01h 27m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.8 mi
145.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stone Creek
01h 29m from Barlow
Leave By
12:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Barlow 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 Barlow to Cleveland?

The road trip is about 170 miles (273.6 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?

Stone Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.9 miles from Barlow and 85.1 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 145.2 miles (233.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 12:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.23 one way or $44.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Barlow and Mostly Sunny near Cleveland.

Stop Ideas Near Stone Creek

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 Stone Creek and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Washington Town Hall
Scenic stop 5 mi away

Port Washington Town Hall

Port Washington , OH
Port Washington, OH 43837
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 6.8 mi away

Gnadenhutten Village Hall

Gnadenhutten , OH
141 S Walnut St, Gnadenhutten, OH 44629
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Stone Creek.

RAIL

Alliance

70 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

117 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Barlow and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 145.16 mi (233.61 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Barlow

Town

Population2,520
Coordinates39.3986900, -81.6648500
Altitude230
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: Warrior Drive (-81.664905, 39.398693)
End: (-81.69551, 41.499606)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 274 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6 gal
22.71 L · about $22.23
Round trip
$44.46
12 gal · 45.42 L
Estimated CO2
53.3 kg one way
Round trip: 106.6 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $22.23 $44.46
Mid-grade $4.24 $25.45 $50.90
Premium $4.79 $28.74 $57.48
Diesel $4.30 $25.82 $51.65

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 Barlow and Cleveland. The current time is 22:33:34.

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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.