How far is Cleveland, OH from Alexander, OH?

The driving distance from Cleveland, OH to Alexander, OH is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.25 mi
00h 23m
Flight
11.15 mi
17.94 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.15 mi
Kilometers
17.94 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.25 mi
Kilometers
22.93 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alexander
Fri, Apr 17, 3:53 PM EDT
Return by in Cleveland
Fri, Apr 17, 4:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleveland
2026-04-17T15:30
Arrive Alexander
Fri, Apr 17, 3:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cleveland
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Cuyahoga Heights
OH

Village in Cuyahoga County, Ohio

From Cleveland
7.1 mi
00h 11m
To Alexander
7.1 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
71°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Frankfort Avenue

    48 m · 12 sec · Frankfort Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 3rd Street

    103 m · 17 sec · West 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Superior Avenue

    96 m · 15 sec · West Superior Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Roadway

    153 m · 23 sec · West Roadway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Ontario Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Ontario Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Orange Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Orange Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 77 South, I 490: Akron

    1103 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Willow Freeway

    9.1 mi · 12 min · Willow Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Pleasant Valley Road, Independence, Seven Hills

    1036 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Pleasant Valley Road, Independence

    140 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto East Pleasant Valley Road

    2.7 mi · 6 min · East Pleasant Valley Road

  12. 12

    Turn right

    117 m · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Fitzwater Road

    137 m · 15 sec · Fitzwater Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Canal Road

    133 m · 11 sec · Canal Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Canal Road

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
105.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Willow Freeway
9.07 mi · 64%
East Pleasant Valley Road
2.75 mi · 19%
Ontario Street
0.78 mi · 5%
Orange Avenue
0.67 mi · 5%
Pleasant Valley Road
0.28 mi · 2%
I 77 South
0.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Willow Freeway

Merge slight left onto Willow Freeway

9.07 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
11.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cuyahoga Heights
00h 11m from Cleveland
Leave By
7:44 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Cleveland and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Alexander.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cuyahoga Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Cleveland and 7.1 miles from Alexander.

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

The direct path is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.85 one way or $3.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Cleveland and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Alexander.

Stop Ideas Near Cuyahoga Heights

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Cuyahoga Heights and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cleveland City Hall
Scenic stop 6.7 mi away

Cleveland City Hall

Cleveland , OH
601 Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland, OH 44114
Rating 3.6/5 63 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
Parma City Hall
Meeting point 5.2 mi away

Parma City Hall

Cleveland , OH
6611 Ridge Rd, Cleveland, OH 44129
Rating 3.4/5 27 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cuyahoga Heights.

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

8 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

37 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

74 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

88 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Alexander. Straight-line distance: 11.15 mi (17.94 km).

Cleveland

#1 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
Alexander

#2 Alexander

Township in Athens County, Ohio

Population2,821
Coordinates41.3564400, -81.5959600
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: Cleveland (-81.69541, 41.4995)
End: Alexander (-81.59596, 41.35644)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.5 gal
1.9 L · about $1.85
Round trip
$3.71
1 gal · 3.8 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.9 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $1.85 $3.71
Mid-grade $4.24 $2.12 $4.24
Premium $4.79 $2.40 $4.79
Diesel $4.30 $2.15 $4.30

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Cleveland and Alexander. The current time is 15:30:25.

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.