How far is Cleveland, OH from Circleville, OH?
The driving distance from Cleveland, OH to Circleville, OH is about 170.6 miles (274.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 146.7 miles (236.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 37m 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 18m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cleveland and Circleville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland and Circleville.
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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
2378 ft · 1 min · Ontario Street
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Turn slight right onto I 90 West, SR 10 West
109 m · 14 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West
2957 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Innerbelt
2935 ft · 45 sec · Innerbelt
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South: Columbus
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right
7.3 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right
132.3 mi · 2 hr 24 min
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Keep slight right
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Stringtown Road, Grove City
1678 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 East: Stringtown Road, Grove City
1011 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 East
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 23 North, US 23 South: High Street, Circleville
1639 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 23 South: Circleville
1087 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right
901 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto South High Street
2.8 mi · 4 min · South High Street
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Continue on Portsmouth - Columbus Road
16.1 mi · 21 min · Portsmouth - Columbus Road
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Take the exit slight right toward US22, OH56: Circleville
1984 ft · 60 sec
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2266 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Court Street
159 m · 20 sec · South Court Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Court Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cleveland and Circleville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 71 South
Keep slight right
132 mi · 02h 24m
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.
Sunny leaving Cleveland and Sunny near Circleville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cleveland to Circleville?
The road trip is about 170.6 miles (274.5 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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?
Bellville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.3 miles from Cleveland and 85.3 miles from Circleville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 146.7 miles (236.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 10:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.30 one way or $44.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cleveland and Sunny near Circleville.
Stop Ideas Near Bellville
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 Bellville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Circleville. Straight-line distance: 146.71 mi (236.1 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 Circleville
City in Pickaway County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 2,494 |
| Coordinates | 39.6006200, -82.9460100 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| Country | United States |
End: Circleville (-82.94601, 39.60062)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 275 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $22.30 | $44.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $25.54 | $51.07 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $28.84 | $57.67 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $25.91 | $51.82 |
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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