How far is Carlisle, OH from Cleveland, OH?

The driving distance from Carlisle, OH to Cleveland, OH is about 150.2 miles (241.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.4 miles (197 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m 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
150.17 mi
02h 24m
Flight
122.42 mi
197.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.42 mi
Kilometers
197.02 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.17 mi
Kilometers
241.67 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Sat, Apr 18, 10:46 AM EDT
Return by in Carlisle
Sat, Apr 18, 1:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carlisle
2026-04-18T08:21
Arrive Cleveland
Sat, Apr 18, 10:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Carlisle
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
Parral
OH

Village in the United States

From Carlisle
72.1 mi
01h 12m
To Cleveland
78 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Road Fork Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Road Fork Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Woodsfield Road

    8.8 mi · 13 min · Woodsfield Road

  3. 3

    Continue on McConnelsville Road

    1942 ft · 40 sec · McConnelsville Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 77 North

    837 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    62.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  6. 6

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

    1543 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Wooster Avenue

    3.2 mi · 4 min · South Wooster Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    65.2 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  9. 9

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

    703 ft · 17 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on East 14th Street

    657 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto East 14th Street

    581 ft · 10 sec · East 14th Street

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on East 14th Street

    1322 ft · 28 sec · East 14th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Prospect Avenue East

    1344 ft · 41 sec · Prospect Avenue East

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East 9th Street

    160 m · 20 sec · East 9th Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Euclid Avenue

    1608 ft · 1 min · Euclid Avenue

  16. 16

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

    158 m · 27 sec · East Roadway

  17. 17

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

    156 m · 20 sec · Rockwell Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue

    57 m · 6 sec · Frankfort Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Frankfort Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Carlisle 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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Wooster Avenue
68.4 mi · 46%
I 77 North
62.4 mi · 42%
Woodsfield Road
8.82 mi · 6%
Road Fork Road
2.34 mi · 2%
East 14th Street
0.48 mi
McConnelsville Road
0.37 mi
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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.8 mi
122.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Parral
01h 12m from Carlisle
Leave By
1:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Carlisle and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cleveland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 150.2 miles (241.7 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?

Parral is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.1 miles from Carlisle and 78 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 122.4 miles (197 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 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 1:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.64 one way or $39.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Carlisle and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cleveland.

Stop Ideas Near Parral

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

52 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

103 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

106 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carlisle and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 122.42 mi (197.02 km).

Carlisle

#1 Carlisle

Village in the U.

Population7,370
Coordinates39.7456300, -81.3637300
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: Road Fork Road (-81.36359, 39.745613)
End: (-81.69551, 41.499606)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 242 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.3 gal
20.06 L · about $19.64
Round trip
$39.27
10.6 gal · 40.12 L
Estimated CO2
47.1 kg one way
Round trip: 94.2 kg / 208 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $19.64 $39.27
Mid-grade $4.24 $22.48 $44.97
Premium $4.79 $25.39 $50.77
Diesel $4.30 $22.81 $45.62

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Carlisle and Cleveland. The current time is 08:21:51.

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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.