How far is Claridon, OH from Cleveland, OH?

The driving distance from Claridon, OH to Cleveland, OH is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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
42.09 mi
00h 52m
Flight
29.43 mi
47.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.43 mi
Kilometers
47.36 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.09 mi
Kilometers
67.74 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Fri, May 1, 2:04 PM EDT
Return by in Claridon
Fri, May 1, 2:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Claridon
2026-05-01T13:12
Arrive Cleveland
Fri, May 1, 2:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Claridon
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
Willoughby
OH

City in Ohio, USA

From Claridon
21.1 mi
00h 26m
To Cleveland
21 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1 km · 4 min

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North State Avenue

    7.6 mi · 10 min · North State Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Concord Hambden Road

    4.7 mi · 9 min · Concord Hambden Road

  4. 4

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

    1053 ft · 26 sec · Auburn Road

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Auburn Road

    102 m · 8 sec · Auburn Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto State Route 44

    1768 ft · 45 sec · State Route 44

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1625 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    10.3 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Euclid Spur

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Euclid Spur

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Lakeland Freeway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · Lakeland Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward West 3rd Street

    973 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on West 3rd Street

    583 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West 3rd Street

    918 ft · 33 sec · West 3rd Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Lakeside Avenue

    580 ft · 20 sec · West Lakeside Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Ontario Street

    1154 ft · 38 sec · Ontario Street

  19. 19

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

    77 m · 9 sec · Rockwell Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue

    57 m · 6 sec · Frankfort Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Frankfort Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 44
11.9 mi · 28%
Lakeland Freeway
8.78 mi · 21%
North State Avenue
7.57 mi · 18%
Concord Hambden Road
4.66 mi · 11%
Euclid Spur
3.77 mi · 9%
Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
3.48 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

State Route 44

Merge slight left

10.3 mi · 00h 12m

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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
29.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Willoughby
00h 26m from Claridon
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Claridon and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Cleveland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Willoughby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Claridon and 21 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.48 one way or $10.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Claridon and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Cleveland.

Stop Ideas Near Willoughby

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

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

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

29 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

65 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

84 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

111 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Claridon and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 29.43 mi (47.36 km).

Claridon

#1 Claridon

Township in Geauga County, Ohio

Population2,852
Coordinates41.5386600, -81.1289900
Altitude380
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: (-81.130045, 41.540765)
End: (-81.69551, 41.499606)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.48 gal
5.62 L · about $5.48
Round trip
$10.97
2.96 gal · 11.24 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.3 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $5.48 $10.97
Mid-grade $4.24 $6.28 $12.56
Premium $4.79 $7.09 $14.18
Diesel $4.30 $6.37 $12.74

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Claridon and Cleveland. The current time is 13:12:33.

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.