How far is Cleveland, OH from Brilliant, OH?

The driving distance from Cleveland, OH to Brilliant, OH is about 137.5 miles (221.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102 miles (164.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m 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
137.49 mi
02h 51m
Flight
101.97 mi
164.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.97 mi
Kilometers
164.1 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.49 mi
Kilometers
221.27 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brilliant
Thu, Apr 23, 7:37 AM EDT
Return by in Cleveland
Thu, Apr 23, 10:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleveland
2026-04-23T04:46
Arrive Brilliant
Thu, Apr 23, 7:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:48 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
Austintown
OH

Census designated place

From Cleveland
68.7 mi
01h 25m
To Brilliant
68.8 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Willow Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 480: Youngstown, Toledo

    1374 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 480 East: Youngstown

    1.4 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway

    5.6 mi · 7 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt South Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt East Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    1418 ft · 20 sec · Outerbelt East Freeway

  15. 15

    Continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    12.1 mi · 14 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto I 80, Ohio Turnpike: Youngstown, Toledo

    2435 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1838 ft · 22 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    30.8 mi · 33 min · Ohio Turnpike

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East

    1.4 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, CR 18: Youngstown, Mahoning Avenue

    1328 ft · 32 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Youngstown

    4 mi · 5 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 11 South: Canfield

    2592 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    33.5 mi · 36 min

  24. 24

    Continue on River Lake Highway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · River Lake Highway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right

    21.5 mi · 30 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on Dean Martin Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Dean Martin Boulevard

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right

    111 m · 12 sec

  29. 29

    Continue on North 4th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North 4th Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Slack Street

    69 m · 7 sec · Slack Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto South Court Street

    72 m · 7 sec · South Court Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Dean Martin Boulevard

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Dean Martin Boulevard

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward Brilliant

    987 ft · 24 sec

  34. 34

    Turn straight onto Penn Street

    627 ft · 17 sec · Penn Street

  35. 35

    Continue on Labelle Street

    1415 ft · 39 sec · Labelle Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Labelle Street

Car Route Details

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

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
36 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
SR 11 South
34 mi · 25%
Ohio Turnpike
30.8 mi · 22%
River Lake Highway
27.9 mi · 20%
Outerbelt East Freeway
13.4 mi · 10%
Outerbelt South Freeway
8.19 mi · 6%
Dean Martin Boulevard
7.27 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

SR 11 South

Merge slight left

33.5 mi · 00h 36m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.5 mi
102 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Austintown
01h 25m from Cleveland
Leave By
12:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cleveland and Sunny near Brilliant.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 137.5 miles (221.3 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?

Austintown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.7 miles from Cleveland and 68.8 miles from Brilliant.

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

The direct path is about 102 miles (164.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.5 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 12:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.97 one way or $35.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cleveland and Sunny near Brilliant.

Stop Ideas Near Austintown

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

34 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

90 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Union Station

98 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Elyria

115 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Brilliant. Straight-line distance: 101.97 mi (164.1 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
Brilliant

#2 Brilliant

Census-designated place in Ohio

Population1,482
Coordinates40.2647900, -80.6261900
Altitude210
CountryUnited States
Start: Cleveland (-81.69541, 41.4995)
End: Brilliant (-80.62619, 40.26479)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 221 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
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.

One-way fuel
4.85 gal
18.37 L · about $17.97
Round trip
$35.94
9.7 gal · 36.74 L
Estimated CO2
43.1 kg one way
Round trip: 86.2 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $17.97 $35.94
Mid-grade $4.24 $20.57 $41.15
Premium $4.79 $23.23 $46.46
Diesel $4.30 $20.87 $41.75

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cleveland and Brilliant. The current time is 04:46:24.

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.