How far is Cleveland, OH from Dennison, OH?

The driving distance from Cleveland, OH to Dennison, OH is about 87.8 miles (141.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.7 miles (126.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m 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
87.8 mi
01h 52m
Flight
78.72 mi
126.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.72 mi
Kilometers
126.69 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.8 mi
Kilometers
141.3 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dennison
Thu, Apr 23, 8:11 AM EDT
Return by in Cleveland
Thu, Apr 23, 10:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleveland
2026-04-23T06:18
Arrive Dennison
Thu, Apr 23, 8:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:44 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

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
Warwick
OH

Township in Tuscarawas County, Ohio

From Cleveland
43.9 mi
00h 56m
To Dennison
43.9 mi
00h 56m

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

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    26 mi · 32 min · Willow Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on State Route 21

    28.7 mi · 35 min · State Route 21

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    9.8 mi · 16 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit right

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Water Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Water Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East 3rd Street

    2117 ft · 42 sec · East 3rd Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Center Street

    1427 ft · 34 sec · Center Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North 3rd Street

    151 m · 24 sec · North 3rd Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    26 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 21
48.2 mi · 55%
Willow Freeway
26 mi · 30%
Water Street
1.12 mi · 1%
Ontario Street
0.78 mi · 1%
Orange Avenue
0.67 mi · 1%
East 3rd Street
0.4 mi
Longest Stretch

State Route 21

Keep slight right to continue on State Route 21

28.7 mi · 00h 35m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
78.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warwick
00h 56m from Cleveland
Leave By
2:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cleveland and Sunny near Dennison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 87.8 miles (141.3 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

Warwick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.9 miles from Cleveland and 43.9 miles from Dennison.

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

The direct path is about 78.7 miles (126.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 2:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.49 one way or $22.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cleveland and Sunny near Dennison.

Stop Ideas Near Warwick

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

46 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

63 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

65 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Sandusky

107 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Dennison. Straight-line distance: 78.72 mi (126.69 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
Dennison

#2 Dennison

City in Goodhue and Rice counties, Minnesota, United States

Population2,599
Coordinates40.3934000, -81.3337200
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: Cleveland (-81.69541, 41.4995)
End: Dennison (-81.33372, 40.3934)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.1 gal
11.73 L · about $11.49
Round trip
$22.97
6.2 gal · 23.46 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 55.1 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $11.49 $22.97
Mid-grade $4.24 $13.15 $26.30
Premium $4.79 $14.85 $29.70
Diesel $4.30 $13.34 $26.68

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 Dennison. The current time is 06:18:45.

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.