How far is Blanchard, OH from Cleveland, OH?

The driving distance from Blanchard, OH to Cleveland, OH is about 153.1 miles (246.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.5 miles (184.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 55m 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
153.14 mi
02h 27m
Flight
114.43 mi
184.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.43 mi
Kilometers
184.16 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.14 mi
Kilometers
246.45 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Sun, May 31, 12:21 PM EDT
Return by in Blanchard
Sun, May 31, 2:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blanchard
2026-05-31T09:54
Arrive Cleveland
Sun, May 31, 12:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blanchard
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mansfield
OH

The most populous city in Richland County, Ohio.

From Blanchard
76.5 mi
01h 13m
To Cleveland
76.7 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SE
Destination
75°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.3 km · 2 min

  2. 2

    Turn left onto United States Highway 68

    3.4 mi · 5 min · United States Highway 68

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    2350 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    24.8 mi · 27 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    46.4 mi · 52 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    43.3 mi · 46 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    27.5 mi · 32 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Innerbelt

    1.5 km · 1 min · Innerbelt

  11. 11

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

    1427 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

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

    1246 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Ontario Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Ontario Street

  14. 14

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

    71 m · 11 sec · South Roadway

  15. 15

    Continue on East Roadway

    584 ft · 28 sec · East Roadway

  16. 16

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

    156 m · 20 sec · Rockwell Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue

    57 m · 6 sec · Frankfort Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Frankfort Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blanchard 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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
74.9 mi · 49%
I 71 North
71.6 mi · 47%
United States Highway 68
3.39 mi · 2%
Innerbelt
0.9 mi · 1%
Ontario Street
0.66 mi
US 422
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Take the exit slight right

46.4 mi · 00h 52m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.6 mi
114.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mansfield
01h 13m from Blanchard
Leave By
1:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Blanchard and Sunny near Cleveland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 153.1 miles (246.4 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

Mansfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.5 miles from Blanchard and 76.7 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 114.5 miles (184.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.6 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 1:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.01 one way or $40.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Blanchard and Sunny near Cleveland.

Stop Ideas Near Mansfield

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

77 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

78 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
BUS

Columbus, OH

98 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

108 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blanchard and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 114.43 mi (184.16 km).

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#1 Blanchard

Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America

Population1,096
Coordinates40.7320000, -83.6435400
Altitude290
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: SR 701 (-83.643543, 40.731869)
End: (-81.69551, 41.499606)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 246 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.4 gal
20.46 L · about $20.01
Round trip
$40.01
10.8 gal · 40.92 L
Estimated CO2
48 kg one way
Round trip: 96 kg / 212 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $20.01 $40.01
Mid-grade $4.24 $22.91 $45.81
Premium $4.79 $25.87 $51.73
Diesel $4.30 $23.24 $46.48

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Blanchard and Cleveland. The current time is 09:54:03.

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.