How far is Cleveland, OH from Claridon, OH?
The driving distance from Cleveland, OH to Claridon, OH is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Lake County, Ohio, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cleveland and Claridon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland and Claridon.
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Start on Frankfort Avenue
48 m · 6 sec · Frankfort Avenue
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Turn right onto West 3rd Street
1972 ft · 1 min · West 3rd Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 90 East, SR 2 East
1438 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
3.5 mi · 5 min · Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
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Continue on Lakeland Freeway
8.8 mi · 11 min · Lakeland Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Euclid Spur
3.8 mi · 5 min · Euclid Spur
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Continue on I 90
11.8 mi · 14 min · I 90
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 44: Chardon, Painesville
1525 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto State Route 44
946 ft · 37 sec · State Route 44
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Turn left onto Auburn Road
79 m · 16 sec · Auburn Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Crile Road
67 m · 5 sec · Crile Road
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Turn straight onto Auburn Road
1053 ft · 28 sec · Auburn Road
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Turn right onto Concord Hambden Road
4.7 mi · 9 min · Concord Hambden Road
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Continue on North State Avenue
7.6 mi · 10 min · North State Avenue
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Turn right
1 km · 4 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cleveland and Claridon.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 90
Continue on I 90
11.8 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Cleveland and Chance Rain Showers near Claridon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cleveland to Claridon?
The road trip is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Kirtland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Cleveland and 21.1 miles from Claridon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 4:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.52 one way or $11.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Cleveland and Chance Rain Showers near Claridon.
Stop Ideas Near Kirtland
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Claridon. Straight-line distance: 29.43 mi (47.36 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 Claridon
Township in Geauga County, Ohio
| Population | 2,852 |
| Coordinates | 41.5386600, -81.1289900 |
| Altitude | 380 |
| Country | United States |
End: Claridon (-81.12899, 41.53866)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.52 | $11.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $6.32 | $12.64 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $7.14 | $14.27 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $6.41 | $12.83 |
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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