How far is Cleveland, OH from Baltimore, OH?
The driving distance from Cleveland, OH to Baltimore, OH is about 150.5 miles (242.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123.7 miles (199.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 03h 04m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Village in Richland County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cleveland and Baltimore.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland and Baltimore.
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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 left to continue on I 71 South: Columbus
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right
7.3 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right
69.9 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 13: Bellville, Mansfield
2565 ft · 57 sec
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Turn left
23.3 mi · 28 min
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Turn left onto West Chestnut Street
642 ft · 26 sec · West Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto North Mulberry Street
1728 ft · 38 sec · North Mulberry Street
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Turn left onto Phillips Drive
115 m · 5 sec · Phillips Drive
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1339 ft · 20 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Newark Road
10.1 mi · 16 min · Newark Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Mount Vernon Road
12.4 mi · 18 min · Mount Vernon Road
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Take the exit right toward SR 16 West, SR 79 South: Columbus
1130 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight right
130 m · 5 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 79 South: Heath, 11th Street
9.6 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right
2227 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 37: Granville, Lancaster
1159 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Lancaster Road
1.2 mi · 1 min · Lancaster Road
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Continue on Lancaster-Newark Road Northeast
6.3 mi · 8 min · Lancaster-Newark Road Northeast
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Turn right onto Baltimore-Somerset Road Northeast
1.3 mi · 2 min · Baltimore-Somerset Road Northeast
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Continue on East Market Street
2807 ft · 47 sec · East Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cleveland and Baltimore.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 71 South
Keep slight right
69.9 mi · 01h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Cleveland and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Baltimore.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cleveland to Baltimore?
The road trip is about 150.5 miles (242.2 km) and usually takes 03h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lucas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.2 miles from Cleveland and 75.2 miles from Baltimore.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 123.7 miles (199.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.67 one way or $39.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Cleveland and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Baltimore.
Stop Ideas Near Lucas
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lucas.
Elyria
Sandusky
Columbus, OH
Cleveland Lakefront station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Baltimore. Straight-line distance: 123.75 mi (199.15 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 Baltimore
Village in Ohio, United States
| Population | 3,026 |
| Coordinates | 39.8453400, -82.6007200 |
| Altitude | 263 |
| Country | United States |
End: Baltimore (-82.60072, 39.84534)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 242 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $19.67 | $39.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $22.53 | $45.05 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $25.43 | $50.87 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $22.85 | $45.71 |
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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