How far is Cleveland, OH from Benton, OH?

The driving distance from Cleveland, OH to Benton, OH is about 100.8 miles (162.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.8 miles (133.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
100.84 mi
02h 13m
Flight
82.75 mi
133.17 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Cleveland.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.75 mi
Kilometers
133.17 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.84 mi
Kilometers
162.29 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Benton
Tue, Apr 21, 9:47 AM EDT
Return by in Cleveland
Tue, Apr 21, 12:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleveland
2026-04-21T07:34
Arrive Benton
Tue, Apr 21, 9:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:04 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
Berlin Heights
OH

Village in Ohio

From Cleveland
50.3 mi
01h 06m
To Benton
50.5 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
73°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2378 ft · 1 min · Ontario Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto I 90 West, SR 10 West

    109 m · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West

    2957 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Innerbelt

    2935 ft · 45 sec · Innerbelt

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East, I 71 South, SR 176 South

    26.2 mi · 32 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike Connector

    34.1 mi · 37 min · Ohio Turnpike Connector

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 4: Sandusky, Bellevue

    3149 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hayes Avenue

    20.7 mi · 29 min · Hayes Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Columbus-Sandusky Road

    8 mi · 11 min · Columbus-Sandusky Road

  14. 14

    Turn right

    7.8 mi · 14 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Marion-Melmore Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Marion-Melmore Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Benton Road

    36 m · 5 sec · Benton Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Benton Road

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike Connector
34.1 mi · 34%
I 90 East
26.2 mi · 26%
Hayes Avenue
20.7 mi · 21%
Columbus-Sandusky Road
8.01 mi · 8%
Marion-Melmore Road
1.57 mi · 2%
I 90 West
0.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike Connector

Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike Connector

34.1 mi · 00h 37m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18 mi
82.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berlin Heights
01h 06m from Cleveland
Leave By
2:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cleveland and Mostly Sunny near Benton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 100.8 miles (162.3 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?

Berlin Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.3 miles from Cleveland and 50.5 miles from Benton.

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

The direct path is about 82.8 miles (133.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 2:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.19 one way or $26.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cleveland and Mostly Sunny near Benton.

Stop Ideas Near Berlin Heights

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Berlin Heights, 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 Berlin Heights.

RAIL

Sandusky

23 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

33 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

69 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

94 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Benton. Straight-line distance: 82.75 mi (133.17 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
Photo coming soon

#2 Benton

City in United States of America

Population1,608
Coordinates40.9270000, -83.0938000
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Start: Cleveland (-81.69541, 41.4995)
End: Benton (-83.0938, 40.927)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.56 gal
13.47 L · about $13.19
Round trip
$26.38
7.12 gal · 26.94 L
Estimated CO2
31.6 kg one way
Round trip: 63.3 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $13.19 $26.38
Mid-grade $4.24 $15.10 $30.20
Premium $4.79 $17.05 $34.10
Diesel $4.30 $15.32 $30.64

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 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Cleveland and Benton. The current time is 07:34:03.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.