How far is Cleveland, OH from Ellsworth, OH?

The driving distance from Cleveland, OH to Ellsworth, OH is about 70.1 miles (112.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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
70.07 mi
01h 28m
Flight
54.53 mi
87.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.53 mi
Kilometers
87.75 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.07 mi
Kilometers
112.77 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ellsworth
Sat, May 2, 8:29 AM EDT
Return by in Cleveland
Sat, May 2, 9:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleveland
2026-05-02T07:01
Arrive Ellsworth
Sat, May 2, 8:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 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
Shalersville
OH

Township in Portage County, Ohio

From Cleveland
35 mi
00h 44m
To Ellsworth
35 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph N
Destination
52°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Willow Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 480: Youngstown, Toledo

    1374 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 480 East: Youngstown

    1.4 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway

    5.6 mi · 7 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt South Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt East Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    1418 ft · 20 sec · Outerbelt East Freeway

  15. 15

    Continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    12.1 mi · 14 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto I 80, Ohio Turnpike: Youngstown, Toledo

    2435 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1838 ft · 22 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    30.8 mi · 33 min · Ohio Turnpike

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East

    1.4 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, CR 18: Youngstown, Mahoning Avenue

    1328 ft · 32 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 18: Mahoning Avenue

    1779 ft · 43 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    1156 ft · 28 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    786 ft · 19 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Mahoning Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Mahoning Avenue

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Salem-Warren Road

    2736 ft · 59 sec · South Salem-Warren Road

  26. 26

    Continue on South Salem Warren Road

    4.7 mi · 7 min · South Salem Warren Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Salem Warren Road

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
30.8 mi · 44%
Outerbelt East Freeway
13.4 mi · 19%
Outerbelt South Freeway
8.19 mi · 12%
Willow Freeway
5.31 mi · 8%
South Salem Warren Road
4.72 mi · 7%
Mahoning Avenue
1.43 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

30.8 mi · 00h 33m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
54.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shalersville
00h 44m from Cleveland
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny leaving Cleveland and Mostly Sunny near Ellsworth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 70.1 miles (112.8 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Shalersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35 miles from Cleveland and 35 miles from Ellsworth.

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

The direct path is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.15 one way or $18.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny around Cleveland and Mostly Sunny near Ellsworth.

Stop Ideas Near Shalersville

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

37 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

49 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

74 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Ellsworth. Straight-line distance: 54.53 mi (87.75 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
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#2 Ellsworth

City in Ohio, United States of America

Population2,099
Coordinates41.0242300, -80.8573100
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Start: Cleveland (-81.69541, 41.4995)
End: Ellsworth (-80.85731, 41.02423)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.47 gal
9.36 L · about $9.15
Round trip
$18.30
4.94 gal · 18.72 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 43.9 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $9.15 $18.30
Mid-grade $4.24 $10.48 $20.96
Premium $4.79 $11.83 $23.66
Diesel $4.30 $10.63 $21.26

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Cleveland and Ellsworth. The current time is 07:01:22.

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.