How far is Cleveland, OH from Covedale, OH?
The driving distance from Cleveland, OH to Covedale, OH is about 253.4 miles (407.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 224.7 miles (361.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 43m 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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cleveland and Covedale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland and Covedale.
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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
132.3 mi · 2 hr 24 min
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Keep slight right
92.8 mi · 1 hr 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 126: Ronald Reagan Highway
845 ft · 21 sec
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Turn right onto Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway
5.4 mi · 7 min · Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway
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Take the exit left toward I 75 South: Cincinnati
2457 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway
5.5 mi · 7 min · Mill Creek Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West, US 52 West, US 27 North: Indianapolis
2761 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West, US 52 West: Indianapolis
781 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Expressway
1 mi · 1 min · Northwest Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Montana Avenue
1305 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Montana Avenue
2.3 mi · 5 min · Montana Avenue
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Turn left onto Boudinot Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Boudinot Avenue
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Turn left onto Glenway Avenue
1742 ft · 1 min · Glenway Avenue
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Turn right onto Sidney Road
1082 ft · 38 sec · Sidney Road
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Turn left onto Covedale Avenue
729 ft · 26 sec · Covedale Avenue
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Turn left onto Western Hills Avenue
40 m · 6 sec · Western Hills Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Western Hills Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cleveland and Covedale.
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
132 mi · 02h 24m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cleveland to Covedale?
The road trip is about 253.4 miles (407.8 km) and usually takes 04h 51m 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?
Westerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.6 miles from Cleveland and 126.8 miles from Covedale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 224.7 miles (361.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.7 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 7:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.12 one way or $66.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cleveland and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Covedale.
Stop Ideas Near Westerville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Covedale. Straight-line distance: 224.75 mi (361.7 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 Covedale
Census-designated place in Hamilton County, Ohio
| Population | 6,447 |
| Coordinates | 39.1211700, -84.6063300 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| Country | United States |
End: Covedale (-84.60633, 39.12117)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 408 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 09m |
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 | $33.12 | $66.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $37.92 | $75.85 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $42.82 | $85.65 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $38.48 | $76.96 |
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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