How far is Cleveland, OH from Barlow, OH?

The driving distance from Cleveland, OH to Barlow, OH is about 169.4 miles (272.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.2 miles (233.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 03m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
169.41 mi
03h 31m
Flight
145.16 mi
233.61 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.16 mi
Kilometers
233.61 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.41 mi
Kilometers
272.64 km
Drive Time
03h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barlow
Sat, Apr 11, 6:46 AM EDT
Return by in Cleveland
Sat, Apr 11, 10:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleveland
2026-04-11T03:15
Arrive Barlow
Sat, Apr 11, 6:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cleveland
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Stone Creek
OH

Village in the United States

From Cleveland
84.8 mi
01h 45m
To Barlow
84.6 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    26 mi · 32 min · Willow Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on State Route 21

    28.7 mi · 35 min · State Route 21

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    9.8 mi · 16 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit right

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    75.1 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 821: Marietta, Lower Salem

    1231 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Cambridge Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Cambridge Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    580 ft · 11 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Muskingum Drive

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Muskingum Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on 3rd Street

    1 km · 1 min · 3rd Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1901 ft · 26 sec · Washington Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Fort Harmar Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Harmar Drive

  21. 21

    Turn slight right

    11.2 mi · 20 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Warrior Drive

    7 m · 1 sec · Warrior Drive

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Warrior Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 21
113 mi · 67%
Willow Freeway
26 mi · 15%
Cambridge Road
3.06 mi · 2%
Muskingum Drive
1.52 mi · 1%
Fort Harmar Drive
1.08 mi · 1%
Ontario Street
0.78 mi
Longest Stretch

State Route 21

Keep slight left

75.1 mi · 01h 21m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.2 mi
145.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stone Creek
01h 45m from Cleveland
Leave By
9:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cleveland and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Barlow.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 169.4 miles (272.6 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?

Stone Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.8 miles from Cleveland and 84.6 miles from Barlow.

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

The direct path is about 145.2 miles (233.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 9:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.16 one way or $44.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Stone Creek

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 Stone Creek and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Washington Town Hall
Scenic stop 4.9 mi away

Port Washington Town Hall

Port Washington , OH
Port Washington, OH 43837
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 6.9 mi away

Gnadenhutten Village Hall

Gnadenhutten , OH
141 S Walnut St, Gnadenhutten, OH 44629
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Stone Creek.

RAIL

Alliance

70 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

117 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Barlow. Straight-line distance: 145.16 mi (233.61 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
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#2 Barlow

Town

Population2,520
Coordinates39.3986900, -81.6648500
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Cleveland (-81.69541, 41.4995)
End: Barlow (-81.66485, 39.39869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 273 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.98 gal
22.63 L · about $22.16
Round trip
$44.31
11.96 gal · 45.26 L
Estimated CO2
53.1 kg one way
Round trip: 106.3 kg / 234 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $22.16 $44.31
Mid-grade $4.24 $25.37 $50.73
Premium $4.79 $28.64 $57.29
Diesel $4.30 $25.74 $51.48

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Cleveland and Barlow. The current time is 03:15:18.

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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.