How far is Cleveland, OH from Aurora, OH?

The driving distance from Cleveland, OH to Aurora, OH is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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
30.19 mi
00h 43m
Flight
22.07 mi
35.52 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.07 mi
Kilometers
35.52 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.19 mi
Kilometers
48.59 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aurora
Thu, Apr 23, 4:28 AM EDT
Return by in Cleveland
Thu, Apr 23, 5:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleveland
2026-04-23T03:45
Arrive Aurora
Thu, Apr 23, 4:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cleveland
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
North Randall
OH

Human settlement in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States of America

From Cleveland
15.1 mi
00h 21m
To Aurora
15.1 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Willow Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 480: Youngstown, Toledo

    1374 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 480 East: Youngstown

    1.4 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway

    5.6 mi · 7 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Outerbelt South Freeway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 422 East: Warren

    3099 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Route 422

    9 mi · 11 min · Route 422

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 306: Bainbridge Road, Chagrin Road

    1546 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Chillicothe Road

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Chillicothe Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Chillicothe Road

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 422
8.97 mi · 30%
Outerbelt South Freeway
7.06 mi · 23%
Willow Freeway
5.31 mi · 18%
Chillicothe Road
4.92 mi · 16%
I 480 East
0.88 mi · 3%
Ontario Street
0.78 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Route 422

Merge slight left onto Route 422

8.97 mi · 00h 11m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
22.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Randall
00h 21m from Cleveland
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cleveland and Mostly Sunny near Aurora.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

North Randall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.1 miles from Cleveland and 15.1 miles from Aurora.

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

The direct path is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.93 one way or $7.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cleveland and Mostly Sunny near Aurora.

Stop Ideas Near North Randall

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 North Randall and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cleveland City Hall
Scenic stop 10.8 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 11.9 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 North Randall.

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

16 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

48 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

67 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

99 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 22.07 mi (35.52 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
Aurora

#2 Aurora

Affluent suburb in Portage County, Ohio, United States

Population16,472
Coordinates41.3175500, -81.3453900
Altitude345
CountryUnited States
Start: Cleveland (-81.69541, 41.4995)
End: Aurora (-81.34539, 41.31755)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.06 gal
4.03 L · about $3.93
Round trip
$7.85
2.12 gal · 8.06 L
Estimated CO2
9.4 kg one way
Round trip: 18.8 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $3.93 $7.85
Mid-grade $4.24 $4.50 $8.99
Premium $4.79 $5.08 $10.15
Diesel $4.30 $4.56 $9.12

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cleveland and Aurora. The current time is 03:45:12.

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.