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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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 29m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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 left to continue on Outerbelt South Freeway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 422 East: Warren
3099 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Route 422
26.4 mi · 36 min · Route 422
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Continue on Warren Burton Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Warren Burton Road
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Continue on US Route 422 Northwest
6.3 mi · 9 min · US Route 422 Northwest
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Continue on Parkman Road Northwest
1.8 mi · 2 min · Parkman Road Northwest
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Take the exit straight toward SR 5 East, SR 82 East: Sharon PA
1749 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Warren Outer Belt
5.5 mi · 6 min · Warren Outer Belt
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 5: Cortland
971 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 5: Elm Road, Cortland
4 mi · 7 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mecca Street
832 ft · 19 sec · Mecca Street
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Turn right onto South High Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South High Street
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hiram.
Alliance
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Cortland. Straight-line distance: 51.6 mi (83.05 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 Cortland
City in Ohio
| Population | 6,741 |
| Coordinates | 41.3303300, -80.7253600 |
| Altitude | 312 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cortland (-80.72536, 41.33033)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 102 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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.
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