How far is Cleveland, OH from Dresden, OH?
The driving distance from Cleveland, OH to Dresden, OH is about 119.8 miles (192.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.6 miles (155.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.
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
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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 Dresden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland and Dresden.
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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
35.3 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 83: Wooster, Lodi
1126 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Avon Lake Road
3104 ft · 1 min · Avon Lake Road
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Continue on Front Street
2168 ft · 30 sec · Front Street
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Continue on Burbank Road
9 mi · 10 min · Burbank Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Burbank Road
30 m · 1 sec · Burbank Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Burbank Road
829 ft · 12 sec · Burbank Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Burbank Road
41 m · 2 sec · Burbank Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Burbank Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Burbank Road
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Continue on Dix Expressway
5.7 mi · 6 min · Dix Expressway
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Take the exit slight left
75 m · 6 sec
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Continue on Dover Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Dover Road
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Turn left onto Millersburg Road
11.1 mi · 16 min · Millersburg Road
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Continue on Vermillion Street
5.5 mi · 8 min · Vermillion Street
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Continue on North Clay Street
2972 ft · 52 sec · North Clay Street
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Continue on South Washington Street
22.7 mi · 34 min · South Washington Street
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Turn right
1865 ft · 34 sec
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Continue straight
13.3 mi · 18 min
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Turn left onto Dresden Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Dresden Road
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Continue on Main Street
2349 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on North Dresden Road
3157 ft · 1 min · North Dresden Road
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Continue on Main Street
3032 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto East 8th Street
27 m · 4 sec · East 8th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 8th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cleveland and Dresden.
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.
I 71 South
Keep slight right
35.3 mi · 00h 39m
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 Dresden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cleveland to Dresden?
The road trip is about 119.8 miles (192.8 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?
Wooster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.9 miles from Cleveland and 59.9 miles from Dresden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.6 miles (155.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 1:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.67 one way or $31.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cleveland and Sunny near Dresden.
Stop Ideas Near Wooster
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 Wooster.
Elyria
Alliance
Cleveland Lakefront station
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Dresden. Straight-line distance: 96.63 mi (155.51 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 Dresden
Town in the U.
| Population | 1,688 |
| Coordinates | 40.1214600, -82.0106900 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dresden (-82.01069, 40.12146)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 193 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
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 | $15.67 | $31.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $17.94 | $35.89 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $20.26 | $40.52 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $18.21 | $36.41 |
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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