How far is Cleveland, OH from Cleveland Heights, OH?
The driving distance from Cleveland, OH to Cleveland Heights, OH is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cleveland and Cleveland Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland and Cleveland Heights.
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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 · 38 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
2170 ft · 30 sec · Lakeland Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Martin Luther King Junior Drive, University Circle
989 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto Martin Luther King Boulevard
101 m · 8 sec · Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Continue on Martin Luther King Junior Drive
1.2 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King Junior Drive
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Turn left onto East Boulevard
689 ft · 29 sec · East Boulevard
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Turn right onto East 99th Street
46 m · 14 sec · East 99th Street
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Turn left onto Superior Avenue
1.6 mi · 4 min · Superior Avenue
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Turn left onto Euclid Avenue
743 ft · 23 sec · Euclid Avenue
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Turn right onto Forest Hills Boulevard
1.7 mi · 4 min · Forest Hills Boulevard
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Turn left onto Mayfield Road
83 m · 7 sec · Mayfield Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mayfield Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cleveland and Cleveland Heights.
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.
Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
Merge slight left onto Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
3.52 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cleveland and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cleveland Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cleveland to Cleveland Heights?
The road trip is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km) and usually takes 00h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bratenahl is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.8 miles from Cleveland and 4.9 miles from Cleveland Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.26 one way or $2.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Cleveland and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cleveland Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Bratenahl
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cleveland City Hall
Parma City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bratenahl.
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Alliance
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Cleveland Heights. Straight-line distance: 7.34 mi (11.81 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 Cleveland Heights
A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
| Population | 43,569 |
| Coordinates | 41.5200500, -81.5562400 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cleveland Heights (-81.55624, 41.52005)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.26 | $2.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $1.44 | $2.88 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $1.63 | $3.26 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $1.46 | $2.93 |
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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