How far is Cleveland, OH from Cortland, OH?

The driving distance from Cleveland, OH to Cortland, OH is about 63.4 miles (102 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.6 miles (83 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
63.41 mi
01h 29m
Flight
51.6 mi
83.05 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.6 mi
Kilometers
83.05 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.41 mi
Kilometers
102.05 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cortland
Wed, Apr 29, 9:31 AM EDT
Return by in Cleveland
Wed, Apr 29, 11:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleveland
2026-04-29T08:01
Arrive Cortland
Wed, Apr 29, 9:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cleveland
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hiram
OH

Town in Ohio, United States

From Cleveland
31.6 mi
00h 44m
To Cortland
31.8 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph N
Destination
49°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cleveland and Cortland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland and Cortland.

  1. 1

    Start on Frankfort Avenue

    48 m · 12 sec · Frankfort Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 3rd Street

    103 m · 17 sec · West 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Superior Avenue

    96 m · 15 sec · West Superior Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Roadway

    153 m · 23 sec · West Roadway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Ontario Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Ontario Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Orange Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Orange Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 77 South, I 490: Akron

    1103 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Willow Freeway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Willow Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 480: Youngstown, Toledo

    1374 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 480 East: Youngstown

    1.4 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway

    5.6 mi · 7 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Outerbelt South Freeway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 422 East: Warren

    3099 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Route 422

    26.4 mi · 36 min · Route 422

  15. 15

    Continue on Warren Burton Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Warren Burton Road

  16. 16

    Continue on US Route 422 Northwest

    6.3 mi · 9 min · US Route 422 Northwest

  17. 17

    Continue on Parkman Road Northwest

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Parkman Road Northwest

  18. 18

    Take the exit straight toward SR 5 East, SR 82 East: Sharon PA

    1749 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Warren Outer Belt

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Warren Outer Belt

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 5: Cortland

    971 ft · 28 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 5: Elm Road, Cortland

    4 mi · 7 min

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mecca Street

    832 ft · 19 sec · Mecca Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South High Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South High Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North High Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cleveland and Cortland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 422
26.4 mi · 42%
Outerbelt South Freeway
7.06 mi · 11%
US Route 422 Northwest
6.28 mi · 10%
Warren Outer Belt
5.52 mi · 9%
Willow Freeway
5.31 mi · 8%
SR 5
4.14 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Route 422

Merge slight left onto Route 422

26.4 mi · 00h 36m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
51.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hiram
00h 44m from Cleveland
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Cleveland and Mostly Cloudy near Cortland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cleveland to Cortland?

The road trip is about 63.4 miles (102 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Hiram is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.6 miles from Cleveland and 31.8 miles from Cortland.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 51.6 miles (83 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.30 one way or $16.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Cleveland and Mostly Cloudy near Cortland.

Stop Ideas Near Hiram

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hiram, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hiram.

RAIL

Alliance

44 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

51 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

80 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Cortland. Straight-line distance: 51.6 mi (83.05 km).

Cleveland

#1 Cleveland

The second most populous city in Ohio and the center of the Cleveland metropolitan area.

Population378,589
Coordinates41.4995000, -81.6954100
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Cortland

#2 Cortland

City in Ohio

Population6,741
Coordinates41.3303300, -80.7253600
Altitude312
CountryUnited States
Start: Cleveland (-81.69541, 41.4995)
End: Cortland (-80.72536, 41.33033)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.24 gal
8.47 L · about $8.30
Round trip
$16.60
4.48 gal · 16.94 L
Estimated CO2
19.9 kg one way
Round trip: 39.8 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $8.30 $16.60
Mid-grade $4.24 $9.50 $19.00
Premium $4.79 $10.73 $21.46
Diesel $4.30 $9.64 $19.28

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Cleveland and Cortland. The current time is 08:01:31.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.