How far is Cleveland, OH from Carrollton, OH?

The driving distance from Cleveland, OH to Carrollton, OH is about 86.7 miles (139.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.5 miles (115 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
86.66 mi
01h 56m
Flight
71.48 mi
115.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.48 mi
Kilometers
115.03 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.66 mi
Kilometers
139.47 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carrollton
Sat, May 23, 12:55 PM EDT
Return by in Cleveland
Sat, May 23, 2:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleveland
2026-05-23T10:59
Arrive Carrollton
Sat, May 23, 12:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:38 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
Portage Lakes
OH

Census-designated place in Summit County, Ohio

From Cleveland
43.3 mi
00h 58m
To Carrollton
43.3 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
18 mph SE
Destination
74°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    2 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    20.9 mi · 26 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30, US 62: East Liverpool, Massillon

    1990 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 30 East: East Liverpool

    2591 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 43 South: Waynesburg

    1901 ft · 46 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Waynesburg Drive Southeast

    2 mi · 3 min · Waynesburg Drive Southeast

  17. 17

    Continue on Zwallen Way Southeast

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Zwallen Way Southeast

  18. 18

    Continue on Waynesburg Drive Southeast

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Waynesburg Drive Southeast

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Minerva Road Southeast

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Minerva Road Southeast

  20. 20

    Continue on Alliance Road Northwest

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Alliance Road Northwest

  21. 21

    Continue on West Canal Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Canal Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Alliance Road Northwest

    1.1 km · 1 min · Alliance Road Northwest

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Canton Road Northwest

    9.3 mi · 14 min · Canton Road Northwest

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2328 ft · 45 sec · West Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North Lisbon Street

    52 m · 6 sec · North Lisbon Street

  26. 26

    Turn right

    34 m · 8 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Willow Freeway
57.3 mi · 66%
Canton Road Northwest
9.26 mi · 11%
Waynesburg Drive Southeast
6.14 mi · 7%
Zwallen Way Southeast
3.54 mi · 4%
Alliance Road Northwest
3.48 mi · 4%
US 30 East
1.86 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Willow Freeway

Merge slight left onto Willow Freeway

26 mi · 00h 32m

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
01h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
71.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portage Lakes
00h 58m from Cleveland
Leave By
2:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cleveland and Showers And Thunderstorms near Carrollton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 86.7 miles (139.5 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

Portage Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.3 miles from Cleveland and 43.3 miles from Carrollton.

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

The direct path is about 71.5 miles (115 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.34 one way or $22.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Cleveland and Showers And Thunderstorms near Carrollton.

Stop Ideas Near Portage Lakes

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

37 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

57 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

62 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

111 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Carrollton. Straight-line distance: 71.48 mi (115.03 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 Carrollton

Township in Carroll County, Arkansas

Population3,017
Coordinates40.5728400, -81.0856500
Altitude341
CountryUnited States
Start: Cleveland (-81.69541, 41.4995)
End: Carrollton (-81.08565, 40.57284)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.06 gal
11.58 L · about $11.34
Round trip
$22.67
6.12 gal · 23.16 L
Estimated CO2
27.2 kg one way
Round trip: 54.4 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $11.34 $22.67
Mid-grade $4.24 $12.98 $25.96
Premium $4.79 $14.66 $29.31
Diesel $4.30 $13.17 $26.34

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 · May 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cleveland and Carrollton. The current time is 10:59:06.

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.