How far is Cleveland, OH from Coldwater, OH?
The driving distance from Cleveland, OH to Coldwater, OH is about 214.6 miles (345.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 168.4 miles (271 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 08m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 04m.
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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cleveland and Coldwater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland and Coldwater.
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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
62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Wooster, Mansfield
1339 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 30 West: Mansfield
1983 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
7.6 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
37.8 mi · 41 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
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Keep slight right
6.3 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left
34.8 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 696: Dayton, Toledo
2927 ft · 1 min · US 30 West to East Lincoln Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Lincoln Highway
2371 ft · 54 sec · East Lincoln Highway
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Take the exit left
2841 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
24.1 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 33: Bellefontaine, Saint Marys
784 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 33 East: Bellefontaine
38 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
12.6 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
8.9 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto South Main Street
4.7 mi · 6 min · South Main Street
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Turn right
3 mi · 5 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cleveland and Coldwater.
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
62.1 mi · 01h 07m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Cleveland and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Coldwater.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cleveland to Coldwater?
The road trip is about 214.6 miles (345.3 km) and usually takes 04h 04m 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?
Bucyrus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.1 miles from Cleveland and 107.4 miles from Coldwater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 168.4 miles (271 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.05 one way or $56.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Cleveland and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Coldwater.
Stop Ideas Near Bucyrus
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 Bucyrus.
Sandusky
Columbus, OH
Elyria
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Coldwater. Straight-line distance: 168.39 mi (271 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 Coldwater
Town
| Population | 4,562 |
| Coordinates | 40.4797700, -84.6282900 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| Country | United States |
End: Coldwater (-84.62829, 40.47977)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 345 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $28.05 | $56.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $32.11 | $64.22 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $36.26 | $72.52 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $32.58 | $65.16 |
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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