How far is Cleveland, OH from Columbiana, OH?
The driving distance from Cleveland, OH to Columbiana, OH is about 82.6 miles (133 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67 miles (107.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 43m.
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.
Township in Portage County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cleveland and Columbiana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland and Columbiana.
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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
1.3 km · 2 min · Ontario Street
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Continue on Orange Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Orange Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 77 South, I 490: Akron
1103 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Willow Freeway
5.3 mi · 7 min · Willow Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 480: Youngstown, Toledo
1374 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 480 East: Youngstown
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway
5.6 mi · 7 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt South Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Outerbelt East Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway
1418 ft · 20 sec · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Continue on Outerbelt East Freeway
12.1 mi · 14 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Turn slight right onto I 80, Ohio Turnpike: Youngstown, Toledo
2435 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
1838 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
45.2 mi · 48 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 7: Youngstown
1515 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 7 South: North Lima, East Liverpool
1943 ft · 47 sec
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Turn straight onto Market Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Market Street
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Turn right onto South Avenue
4 mi · 7 min · South Avenue
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Continue on North Main Street
1.3 km · 3 min · North Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Park Avenue
75 m · 15 sec · West Park Avenue
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Turn left onto Chestnut Alley
19 m · 10 sec · Chestnut Alley
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Turn left
37 m · 9 sec
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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 Columbiana.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ohio Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
45.2 mi · 00h 48m
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.
Sunny leaving Cleveland and Sunny near Columbiana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cleveland to Columbiana?
The road trip is about 82.6 miles (133 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?
Freedom is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.3 miles from Cleveland and 41.4 miles from Columbiana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67 miles (107.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 3:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.82 one way or $21.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cleveland and Sunny near Columbiana.
Stop Ideas Near Freedom
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 Freedom.
Alliance
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Columbiana. Straight-line distance: 67.03 mi (107.88 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 Columbiana
City in Alabama
| Population | 6,284 |
| Coordinates | 40.8883900, -80.6939600 |
| Altitude | 353 |
| Country | United States |
End: Columbiana (-80.69396, 40.88839)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 133 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $10.82 | $21.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $12.39 | $24.77 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $13.99 | $27.97 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $12.57 | $25.14 |
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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