How far is Cleveland, OH from Bainbridge, OH?
The driving distance from Cleveland, OH to Bainbridge, OH is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20 miles (32.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cleveland and Bainbridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland and Bainbridge.
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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
1.3 km · 2 min · Ontario Street
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Continue on Orange Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Orange Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 77 South, I 490: Akron
1103 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Willow Freeway
5.3 mi · 7 min · Willow Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 480: Youngstown, Toledo
1374 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 480 East: Youngstown
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway
5.6 mi · 7 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Outerbelt South Freeway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 422 East: Warren
3099 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Route 422
9 mi · 11 min · Route 422
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 306: Bainbridge Road, Chagrin Road
1546 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto Chillicothe Road
62 m · 5 sec · Chillicothe Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chillicothe Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cleveland and Bainbridge.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Cleveland and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Bainbridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cleveland to Bainbridge?
The road trip is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Maple Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Cleveland and 12.7 miles from Bainbridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20 miles (32.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.30 one way or $6.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cleveland and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Bainbridge.
Stop Ideas Near Maple Heights
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 Maple Heights.
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Alliance
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Bainbridge. Straight-line distance: 20.02 mi (32.22 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 Bainbridge
Township in Geauga County, Ohio
| Population | 3,267 |
| Coordinates | 41.3864400, -81.3395500 |
| Altitude | 356 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bainbridge (-81.33955, 41.38644)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $3.30 | $6.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $3.78 | $7.55 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $4.26 | $8.53 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $3.83 | $7.66 |
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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