How far is Cleveland, OH from Florence, OH?

The driving distance from Cleveland, OH to Florence, OH is about 174.2 miles (280.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.8 miles (241.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 45m 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
174.21 mi
03h 22m
Flight
149.79 mi
241.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.79 mi
Kilometers
241.06 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
174.21 mi
Kilometers
280.36 km
Drive Time
03h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Sun, Apr 19, 3:52 AM EDT
Return by in Cleveland
Sun, Apr 19, 7:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleveland
2026-04-19T00:29
Arrive Florence
Sun, Apr 19, 3:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 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
10:14 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
Bellville
OH

Town in Ohio

From Cleveland
87.1 mi
01h 41m
To Florence
87.1 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph W
Destination
54°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 21 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    129.2 mi · 2 hr 20 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway

    1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto West Freeway

    16 mi · 18 min · West Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 42: London, Plain City

    1967 ft · 50 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto London – Delaware Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · London – Delaware Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Lafayette Road

    2125 ft · 52 sec · Lafayette Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Elm Street

    1114 ft · 27 sec · Elm Street

  21. 21

    Continue on East High Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · East High Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Columbus Cincinnati Road

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Columbus Cincinnati Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Neil Road

    1972 ft · 1 min · Neil Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Neil Road

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
138 mi · 79%
West Freeway
16 mi · 9%
London – Delaware Road
5.62 mi · 3%
Columbus Cincinnati Road
5.22 mi · 3%
Northeast Freeway
4.75 mi · 3%
East High Street
0.96 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Keep slight right

129 mi · 02h 20m

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 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.4 mi
149.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bellville
01h 41m from Cleveland
Leave By
10:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Cleveland and Chance Rain Showers near Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 174.2 miles (280.4 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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?

Bellville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.1 miles from Cleveland and 87.1 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 149.8 miles (241.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.4 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 10:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.79 one way or $45.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Cleveland and Chance Rain Showers near Florence.

Stop Ideas Near Bellville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

84 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Elyria

90 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

93 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Florence. Straight-line distance: 149.79 mi (241.06 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 Florence

Unincorporated community in Paint Township, Madison County, Ohio

Population1,953
Coordinates39.8478400, -83.5471400
Altitude349
CountryUnited States
Start: Cleveland (-81.69541, 41.4995)
End: Florence (-83.54714, 39.84784)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 280 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.15 gal
23.27 L · about $22.79
Round trip
$45.57
12.3 gal · 46.54 L
Estimated CO2
54.7 kg one way
Round trip: 109.3 kg / 241 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $22.79 $45.57
Mid-grade $4.24 $26.09 $52.18
Premium $4.79 $29.46 $58.92
Diesel $4.30 $26.47 $52.94

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Cleveland and Florence. The current time is 00:29:45.

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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.