How far is Cleveland, OH from Dalton, OH?
The driving distance from Cleveland, OH to Dalton, OH is about 53.7 miles (86.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.
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.
City in Summit County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cleveland and Dalton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland and Dalton.
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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
26 mi · 32 min · Willow Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on State Route 21
9.2 mi · 11 min · State Route 21
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 585: Wooster
2248 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
5.5 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto Mount Eaton Road North
2.8 mi · 5 min · Mount Eaton Road North
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Continue on North Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Mount Eaton Road North
6.3 mi · 10 min · Mount Eaton Road North
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Continue on North Church Street
3168 ft · 1 min · North Church Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
913 ft · 24 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left
19 m · 5 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 Dalton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Willow Freeway
Merge slight left onto Willow Freeway
26 mi · 00h 32m
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 Dalton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cleveland to Dalton?
The road trip is about 53.7 miles (86.5 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?
Fairlawn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.9 miles from Cleveland and 26.8 miles from Dalton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 4:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.04 one way or $14.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cleveland and Sunny near Dalton.
Stop Ideas Near Fairlawn
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 Fairlawn.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Dalton. Straight-line distance: 48.4 mi (77.9 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 Dalton
Village in Wayne County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 1,891 |
| Coordinates | 40.7989400, -81.6954100 |
| Altitude | 336 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dalton (-81.69541, 40.79894)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.04 | $14.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $8.06 | $16.12 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $9.10 | $18.20 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $8.18 | $16.36 |
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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