How far is Cleveland, OH from Barnesville, OH?

The driving distance from Cleveland, OH to Barnesville, OH is about 126.6 miles (203.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.9 miles (173.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
126.58 mi
02h 49m
Flight
107.9 mi
173.65 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.9 mi
Kilometers
173.65 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.58 mi
Kilometers
203.71 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barnesville
Wed, Apr 15, 4:34 AM EDT
Return by in Cleveland
Wed, Apr 15, 7:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleveland
2026-04-15T01:44
Arrive Barnesville
Wed, Apr 15, 4:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cleveland
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Beach City
OH

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

From Cleveland
63.3 mi
01h 24m
To Barnesville
63.3 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit straight toward US 36, US 250, SR 800: Dennison-Cadiz, Newcomerstown

    566 ft · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 250 East, SR 800 South: Cadiz-Dennison

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    3151 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

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

    151 m · 8 sec · Center Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Jewett Avenue

    1518 ft · 31 sec · Jewett Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Taylor Avenue

    543 ft · 9 sec · Taylor Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Johnson Avenue

    10.6 mi · 16 min · Johnson Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Davis Street

    1634 ft · 27 sec · Davis Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Freeport Tippecanoe Road

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Freeport Tippecanoe Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Cemetery Hill Road

    1266 ft · 21 sec · Cemetery Hill Road

  24. 24

    Continue on East Main Street

    1222 ft · 28 sec · East Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South Philadelphia Street

    2494 ft · 42 sec · South Philadelphia Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Philadelphia Street

    53 m · 3 sec · Philadelphia Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Smyrna Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Smyrna Road

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Cadiz-Piedmont Road

    2762 ft · 36 sec · Cadiz-Piedmont Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Cadiz Road

    152 m · 14 sec · Cadiz Road

  30. 30

    Turn sharp left onto Freeport Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Freeport Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Hendrysburg Freeport Road

    9 mi · 13 min · Hendrysburg Freeport Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Hendrysburg Freeport Road

    110 m · 6 sec · Hendrysburg Freeport Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Barnesville Hendrysburg Road

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Barnesville Hendrysburg Road

  34. 34

    Continue on Bond Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · Bond Avenue

  35. 35

    Continue on North Chestnut Street

    1821 ft · 36 sec · North Chestnut Street

  36. 36

    Turn left

    64 m · 15 sec

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
37 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 21
48.2 mi · 38%
Willow Freeway
26 mi · 21%
Johnson Avenue
10.6 mi · 8%
Hendrysburg Freeport Road
9.11 mi · 7%
Freeport Tippecanoe Road
5.21 mi · 4%
Barnesville Hendrysburg Road
4.33 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

State Route 21

Keep slight right to continue on State Route 21

28.7 mi · 00h 35m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
107.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beach City
01h 24m from Cleveland
Leave By
12:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cleveland and Chance Rain Showers near Barnesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 126.6 miles (203.7 km) and usually takes 02h 49m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Beach City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.3 miles from Cleveland and 63.3 miles from Barnesville.

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

The direct path is about 107.9 miles (173.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.56 one way or $33.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cleveland and Chance Rain Showers near Barnesville.

Stop Ideas Near Beach City

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Beach City, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Beach City.

RAIL

Alliance

51 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

91 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

95 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Barnesville. Straight-line distance: 107.9 mi (173.65 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
Barnesville

#2 Barnesville

Town in Ohio

Population3,949
Coordinates39.9881300, -81.1765000
Altitude387
CountryUnited States
Start: Cleveland (-81.69541, 41.4995)
End: Barnesville (-81.1765, 39.98813)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 204 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.47 gal
16.91 L · about $16.56
Round trip
$33.12
8.94 gal · 33.82 L
Estimated CO2
39.7 kg one way
Round trip: 79.4 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $16.56 $33.12
Mid-grade $4.24 $18.96 $37.92
Premium $4.79 $21.41 $42.82
Diesel $4.30 $19.24 $38.48

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Cleveland and Barnesville. The current time is 01:44:25.

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.