How far is Bellaire, OH from Cleveland, OH?

The driving distance from Bellaire, OH to Cleveland, OH is about 138.1 miles (222.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114 miles (183.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 27m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
138.08 mi
02h 43m
Flight
113.98 mi
183.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.98 mi
Kilometers
183.43 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.08 mi
Kilometers
222.22 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Wed, May 13, 12:25 AM EDT
Return by in Bellaire
Wed, May 13, 3:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellaire
2026-05-12T21:41
Arrive Cleveland
Wed, May 13, 12:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bellaire
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
Strasburg
OH

Village in United States of America

From Bellaire
68.6 mi
01h 21m
To Cleveland
69.5 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 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 Bellaire and Cleveland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Belmont Street

    6 m · 3 sec · Belmont Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 34th Street

    717 ft · 24 sec · 34th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Noble Street

    1196 ft · 27 sec · Noble Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Noble Street

    2014 ft · 42 sec · Noble Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 43rd Street

    84 m · 11 sec · 43rd Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Jefferson Street

    2151 ft · 45 sec · Jefferson Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 48th Street

    97 m · 10 sec · 48th Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    1299 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70, US 40, US 250: Wheeling, Bridgeport

    761 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Lincoln Avenue

    1396 ft · 30 sec · North Lincoln Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Cadiz Pike

    1.2 km · 1 min · Cadiz Pike

  13. 13

    Continue on Sunset Heights Road

    2084 ft · 39 sec · Sunset Heights Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Sunset Heights Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Sunset Heights Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Colerain Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Colerain Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Pleasant Grove Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Pleasant Grove Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Cadiz-Harrisville Road

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Cadiz-Harrisville Road

  18. 18

    Continue on East Market Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East Market Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto Deersville Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Deersville Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Cadiz-Dennison Road

    21.4 mi · 30 min · Cadiz-Dennison Road

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: Uhrichsville, New Philadelphia

    1516 ft · 41 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Water Street

    15.9 mi · 17 min · Water Street

  24. 24

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

    1543 ft · 42 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South Wooster Avenue

    3.2 mi · 4 min · South Wooster Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    65.2 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  27. 27

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

    703 ft · 17 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on East 14th Street

    657 ft · 16 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto East 14th Street

    581 ft · 10 sec · East 14th Street

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on East 14th Street

    1322 ft · 28 sec · East 14th Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Prospect Avenue East

    3167 ft · 2 min · Prospect Avenue East

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Ontario Street

    150 m · 21 sec · Ontario Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto South Roadway

    71 m · 11 sec · South Roadway

  34. 34

    Continue on East Roadway

    584 ft · 26 sec · East Roadway

  35. 35

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

    156 m · 20 sec · Rockwell Avenue

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue

    57 m · 6 sec · Frankfort Avenue

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Frankfort Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
37 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Wooster Avenue
68.4 mi · 50%
Cadiz-Dennison Road
22.4 mi · 16%
Water Street
15.9 mi · 12%
Cadiz-Harrisville Road
8.29 mi · 6%
Pleasant Grove Road
4.89 mi · 4%
Colerain Road
3.8 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

South Wooster Avenue

Continue straight

65.2 mi · 01h 24m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.1 mi
114 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Strasburg
01h 21m from Bellaire
Leave By
1:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bellaire 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 Bellaire to Cleveland?

The road trip is about 138.1 miles (222.2 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?

Strasburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.6 miles from Bellaire and 69.5 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 114 miles (183.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 1:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.04 one way or $36.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Strasburg

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Strasburg, 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 Strasburg.

RAIL

Alliance

51 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

99 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

102 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellaire and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 113.98 mi (183.43 km).

Bellaire

#1 Bellaire

Village in Belmont County, Ohio, United States

Population3,957
Coordinates40.0161800, -80.7423100
Altitude203
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: Belmont Street (-80.742258, 40.016166)
End: (-81.69551, 41.499606)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.87 gal
18.44 L · about $18.04
Round trip
$36.09
9.74 gal · 36.88 L
Estimated CO2
43.3 kg one way
Round trip: 86.6 kg / 191 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $18.04 $36.09
Mid-grade $4.24 $20.66 $41.32
Premium $4.79 $23.33 $46.65
Diesel $4.30 $20.96 $41.92

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 Bellaire and Cleveland. The current time is 21:41:51.

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.