How far is Bethel, OH from Cleveland, OH?
The driving distance from Bethel, OH to Cleveland, OH is about 173.7 miles (279.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 151.2 miles (243.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethel and Cleveland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethel and Cleveland.
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Start on Federal Street
6.6 mi · 12 min · Federal Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto London-Circleville Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · London-Circleville Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 71 North: Columbus
1347 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
21.4 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling
2063 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt
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Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland
1.6 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
111.8 mi · 2 hr 1 min
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Keep slight left
27.5 mi · 32 min
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Merge slight left onto Innerbelt
1.5 km · 1 min · Innerbelt
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Take the exit slight right toward US 422, SR 14: Orange Avenue, Ontario Street
1427 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 422 West, SR 14 West: Ontario Street
1246 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto Ontario Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Ontario Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Roadway
71 m · 11 sec · South Roadway
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Continue on East Roadway
584 ft · 28 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 Bethel and Cleveland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 71 North
Keep slight left
112 mi · 02h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bethel and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cleveland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethel to Cleveland?
The road trip is about 173.7 miles (279.6 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?
Bellville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.6 miles from Bethel and 86.2 miles from Cleveland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 151.2 miles (243.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.71 one way or $45.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bethel and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cleveland.
Stop Ideas Near Bellville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethel and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 151.24 mi (243.39 km).
#1 Bethel
Bethel is a place in Ohio, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.7303400, -83.3935300 |
| Altitude | 302 |
| 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: 280 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
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 | $22.71 | $45.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $26.00 | $52.01 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $29.36 | $58.73 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $26.38 | $52.77 |
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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