How far is Clarksfield, OH from Cleveland, OH?

The driving distance from Clarksfield, OH to Cleveland, OH is about 49.6 miles (79.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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
49.64 mi
00h 55m
Flight
42.69 mi
68.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.69 mi
Kilometers
68.7 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.64 mi
Kilometers
79.89 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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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 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Tue, May 12, 8:55 PM EDT
Return by in Clarksfield
Tue, May 12, 9:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarksfield
2026-05-12T19:59
Arrive Cleveland
Tue, May 12, 8:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clarksfield
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
Eaton Estates
OH

Census-designated place in Lorain County, Ohio

From Clarksfield
24.7 mi
00h 27m
To Cleveland
24.9 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 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 Clarksfield and Cleveland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Zenobia Road

    108 m · 11 sec · Zenobia Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    4.4 mi · 8 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2131 ft · 52 sec · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Route 20

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Route 20

  5. 5

    Continue on Oberlin-Norwalk Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Oberlin-Norwalk Road

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    129 m · 7 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Kipton East Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Kipton East Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Oberlin Elyria Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Oberlin Elyria Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Route 20

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Route 20

  10. 10

    Continue on State Route 10

    14 mi · 17 min · State Route 10

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cleveland, Columbus

    3139 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1379 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Berea Freeway

    2522 ft · 36 sec · Berea Freeway

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    8.5 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Innerbelt

    1.5 km · 1 min · Innerbelt

  16. 16

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

    1427 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

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

    1246 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Ontario Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Ontario Street

  19. 19

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

    71 m · 11 sec · South Roadway

  20. 20

    Continue on East Roadway

    584 ft · 28 sec · East Roadway

  21. 21

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

    156 m · 20 sec · Rockwell Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue

    57 m · 6 sec · Frankfort Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Frankfort Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clarksfield 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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 10
14 mi · 28%
Route 20
9.83 mi · 20%
Berea Freeway
9.01 mi · 18%
Oberlin Elyria Road
3.73 mi · 8%
Kipton East Road
2.87 mi · 6%
Oberlin-Norwalk Road
1.99 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

State Route 10

Continue on State Route 10

14 mi · 00h 17m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
42.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eaton Estates
00h 27m from Clarksfield
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Clarksfield 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 Clarksfield to Cleveland?

The road trip is about 49.6 miles (79.9 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Eaton Estates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.7 miles from Clarksfield and 24.9 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.48 one way or $12.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny around Clarksfield and Mostly Sunny near Cleveland.

Stop Ideas Near Eaton Estates

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

10 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

34 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Sandusky

61 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Alliance

88 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarksfield and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 42.69 mi (68.7 km).

Clarksfield

#1 Clarksfield

Township in Huron County, Ohio

Population1,586
Coordinates41.1950500, -82.4115600
Altitude263
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: Zenobia Road (-82.411531, 41.195388)
End: (-81.69551, 41.499606)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.75 gal
6.63 L · about $6.48
Round trip
$12.97
3.5 gal · 13.26 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.1 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $6.48 $12.97
Mid-grade $4.24 $7.42 $14.85
Premium $4.79 $8.38 $16.77
Diesel $4.30 $7.53 $15.06

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Clarksfield and Cleveland. The current time is 19:59:55.

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.