How far is Cleveland, OH from Bellaire, OH?
The driving distance from Cleveland, OH to Bellaire, OH is about 137.3 miles (220.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114 miles (183.4 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.
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Halfway Point
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Village in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cleveland and Bellaire.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland and Bellaire.
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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
26 mi · 32 min · Willow Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on State Route 21
28.7 mi · 35 min · State Route 21
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Turn straight
9.8 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit right
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right
9.9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit straight toward US 36, US 250, SR 800: Dennison-Cadiz, Newcomerstown
566 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 250 East, SR 800 South: Cadiz-Dennison
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
21.4 mi · 30 min
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Turn left onto Deersville Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Deersville Avenue
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Continue on West Market Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · West Market Street
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Continue on Cadiz-Harrisville Road
8.3 mi · 12 min · Cadiz-Harrisville Road
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Continue on West Main Street
4.9 mi · 7 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Colerain Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Colerain Road
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Continue on Sunset Heights Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Sunset Heights Road
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Continue on Cadiz Pike
1.2 km · 1 min · Cadiz Pike
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Turn right onto North Lincoln Avenue
1947 ft · 39 sec · North Lincoln Avenue
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Take the ramp left
700 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Valley Pike
2.4 mi · 3 min · Ohio Valley Pike
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Take the exit slight right
1157 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto 48th Street
107 m · 12 sec · 48th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Noble Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Noble Street
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Continue on Noble Street
1196 ft · 29 sec · Noble Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 34th Street
717 ft · 27 sec · 34th Street
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Turn left onto Belmont Street
6 m · 1 sec · Belmont Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Belmont Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cleveland and Bellaire.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Cleveland and Sunny near Bellaire.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cleveland to Bellaire?
The road trip is about 137.3 miles (220.9 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?
Strasburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.6 miles from Cleveland and 68.6 miles from Bellaire.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114 miles (183.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 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 $17.93 one way or $35.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cleveland and Sunny near Bellaire.
Stop Ideas Near Strasburg
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 Strasburg.
Alliance
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Bellaire. Straight-line distance: 113.98 mi (183.43 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 Bellaire
Village in Belmont County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 3,957 |
| Coordinates | 40.0161800, -80.7423100 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bellaire (-80.74231, 40.01618)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 221 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $17.93 | $35.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $20.53 | $41.06 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $23.18 | $46.37 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $20.83 | $41.66 |
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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