How far is Cleveland, OH from Frankfort, OH?
The driving distance from Cleveland, OH to Frankfort, OH is about 193.8 miles (311.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 164.7 miles (265 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 46m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 53m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cleveland and Frankfort.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland and Frankfort.
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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
132.3 mi · 2 hr 24 min
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Keep slight right
12.5 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 62, SR 3: Harrisburg
2515 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Harrisburg Pike
10 mi · 14 min · Harrisburg Pike
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Keep slight left to continue on East Columbus Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Columbus Street
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Turn slight left onto Yankeetown Street
1486 ft · 25 sec · Yankeetown Street
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Continue on Mount Sterling-Waterloo Road
16.9 mi · 25 min · Mount Sterling-Waterloo Road
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Turn right onto High Street
5.3 mi · 9 min · High Street
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Take the ramp left
1364 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right
1139 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto Frankfort Clarksburg Pike
677 ft · 19 sec · Frankfort Clarksburg Pike
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Continue on North 2nd Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · North 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Springfield Street
86 m · 8 sec · Springfield Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Springfield Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cleveland and Frankfort.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 71 South
Keep slight right
132 mi · 02h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Cleveland and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Frankfort.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cleveland to Frankfort?
The road trip is about 193.8 miles (311.9 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?
Chesterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.9 miles from Cleveland and 96.9 miles from Frankfort.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 164.7 miles (265 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.34 one way or $50.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Cleveland and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Frankfort.
Stop Ideas Near Chesterville
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 Chesterville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Frankfort. Straight-line distance: 164.65 mi (264.98 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 Frankfort
City in Ross County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 988 |
| Coordinates | 39.4014500, -83.1807400 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
End: Frankfort (-83.18074, 39.40145)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 312 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 25m |
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 | $25.34 | $50.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $29.02 | $58.03 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $32.76 | $65.53 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $29.44 | $58.88 |
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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