How far is Cleveland, OH from De Graff, OH?

The driving distance from Cleveland, OH to De Graff, OH is about 179.9 miles (289.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142 miles (228.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
179.88 mi
03h 27m
Flight
142.03 mi
228.58 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.03 mi
Kilometers
228.58 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
179.88 mi
Kilometers
289.49 km
Drive Time
03h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in De Graff
Thu, Apr 23, 7:37 AM EDT
Return by in Cleveland
Thu, Apr 23, 11:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleveland
2026-04-23T04:10
Arrive De Graff
Thu, Apr 23, 7:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cleveland
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Palmyra
OH

Township in Portage County, Ohio

From Cleveland
89.9 mi
01h 43m
To De Graff
90 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland and De Graff.

  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

    2378 ft · 1 min · Ontario Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto I 90 West, SR 10 West

    109 m · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West

    2957 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Innerbelt

    2935 ft · 45 sec · Innerbelt

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South: Columbus

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    7.3 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    108.4 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36, SR 37: Sunbury, Delaware

    1921 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto State Route 37 East

    5.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 37 East

  14. 14

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Sunbury Road

  15. 15

    Continue on East William Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · East William Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Marysville Road

    14.3 mi · 16 min · Marysville Road

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    24.4 mi · 27 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 540: Bellefontaine

    1712 ft · 49 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Sandusky Avenue

    3.5 mi · 6 min · East Sandusky Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on State Route 47

    6.4 mi · 9 min · State Route 47

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Route 235

    60 m · 3 sec · State Route 235

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 235

    1.7 mi · 3 min · State Route 235

  23. 23

    Continue on Cretcher Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Cretcher Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right

    15 m · 4 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
117 mi · 65%
Marysville Road
38.6 mi · 21%
State Route 47
6.4 mi · 4%
State Route 37 East
5.76 mi · 3%
East Sandusky Avenue
3.45 mi · 2%
East William Street
2.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Keep slight right

108 mi · 01h 57m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.9 mi
142 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palmyra
01h 43m from Cleveland
Leave By
10:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cleveland and Mostly Sunny near De Graff.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cleveland to De Graff?

The road trip is about 179.9 miles (289.5 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?

Palmyra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.9 miles from Cleveland and 90 miles from De Graff.

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

The direct path is about 142 miles (228.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.9 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 10:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.53 one way or $47.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cleveland and Mostly Sunny near De Graff.

Stop Ideas Near Palmyra

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Palmyra, 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 Palmyra.

BUS

Columbus, OH

76 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Elyria

99 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

101 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and De Graff. Straight-line distance: 142.03 mi (228.58 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
De Graff

#2 De Graff

City in Minnesota

Population1,262
Coordinates40.3120000, -83.9157700
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Start: Cleveland (-81.69541, 41.4995)
End: De Graff (-83.91577, 40.312)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 289 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.35 gal
24.03 L · about $23.53
Round trip
$47.05
12.7 gal · 48.06 L
Estimated CO2
56.4 kg one way
Round trip: 112.9 kg / 249 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $23.53 $47.05
Mid-grade $4.24 $26.94 $53.87
Premium $4.79 $30.42 $60.83
Diesel $4.30 $27.33 $54.66

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cleveland and De Graff. The current time is 04:10:22.

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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.