How far is Cleveland, OH from Avon, OH?
The driving distance from Cleveland, OH to Avon, OH is about 21 miles (33.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cleveland and Avon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland and Avon.
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Start on Frankfort Avenue
48 m · 12 sec · Frankfort Avenue
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Turn left onto West 3rd Street
103 m · 17 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn left onto West Superior Avenue
96 m · 15 sec · West Superior Avenue
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Turn right onto West Roadway
153 m · 23 sec · West Roadway
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Turn right onto Ontario Street
2378 ft · 1 min · Ontario Street
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Turn slight right onto I 90 West, SR 10 West
109 m · 14 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West
2957 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Innerbelt
2935 ft · 45 sec · Innerbelt
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East, I 71 South, SR 176 South
17.5 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 83: Avon, Avon Lake
1079 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Center Road
2313 ft · 55 sec · Center Road
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Turn right onto Detroit Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Detroit Road
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Turn right onto Colorado Avenue
39 m · 10 sec · Colorado Avenue
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Turn left
19 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cleveland and Avon.
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.
I 90 East
Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East, I 71 South, SR 176 South
17.5 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Cleveland and Sunny near Avon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cleveland to Avon?
The road trip is about 21 miles (33.8 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Rocky River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.5 miles from Cleveland and 10.5 miles from Avon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.9 miles (28.8 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 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.74 one way or $5.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cleveland and Sunny near Avon.
Stop Ideas Near Rocky River
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cleveland City Hall
Parma City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rocky River.
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Sandusky
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Avon. Straight-line distance: 17.91 mi (28.82 km).
#1 Cleveland
The second most populous city in Ohio and the center of the Cleveland metropolitan area.
| Population | 378,589 |
| Coordinates | 41.4995000, -81.6954100 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Avon
City in Ohio, United States
| Population | 23,745 |
| Coordinates | 41.4517100, -82.0354200 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
End: Avon (-82.03542, 41.45171)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $2.74 | $5.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $3.14 | $6.28 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $3.54 | $7.09 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $3.18 | $6.37 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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