How far is Cleveland, OH from Garrettsville, OH?

The driving distance from Cleveland, OH to Garrettsville, OH is about 44.3 miles (71.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
44.33 mi
01h 02m
Flight
34.42 mi
55.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.42 mi
Kilometers
55.4 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.33 mi
Kilometers
71.34 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Garrettsville
Sat, May 30, 1:32 PM EDT
Return by in Cleveland
Sat, May 30, 2:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleveland
2026-05-30T12:30
Arrive Garrettsville
Sat, May 30, 1:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 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
Bentleyville
OH

Village in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States of America

From Cleveland
22.1 mi
00h 31m
To Garrettsville
22.2 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph NE
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Outerbelt South Freeway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 422 East: Warren

    3099 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Route 422

    15.3 mi · 18 min · Route 422

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 44: Ravenna, Chardon

    2021 ft · 53 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Ravenna Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Ravenna Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Painesville Ravenna Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Painesville Ravenna Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Twinsburg Warren Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Twinsburg Warren Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Wakefield Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Wakefield Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Garfield Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Garfield Road

  21. 21

    Continue on State Street

    2415 ft · 48 sec · State Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    1570 ft · 36 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Center Street

    19 m · 2 sec · Center Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Center Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 422
15.3 mi · 34%
Outerbelt South Freeway
7.06 mi · 16%
Willow Freeway
5.31 mi · 12%
Garfield Road
2.72 mi · 6%
Painesville Ravenna Road
2.57 mi · 6%
Ravenna Road
2.54 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Route 422

Merge slight left onto Route 422

15.3 mi · 00h 18m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
34.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bentleyville
00h 31m from Cleveland
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cleveland and Sunny near Garrettsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 44.3 miles (71.3 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Bentleyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.1 miles from Cleveland and 22.2 miles from Garrettsville.

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

The direct path is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.78 one way or $11.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bentleyville

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

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

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

26 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

57 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

61 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

109 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Garrettsville. Straight-line distance: 34.42 mi (55.4 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
Garrettsville

#2 Garrettsville

Town

Population2,318
Coordinates41.2842200, -81.0964900
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
Start: Cleveland (-81.69541, 41.4995)
End: Garrettsville (-81.09649, 41.28422)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.56 gal
5.92 L · about $5.78
Round trip
$11.56
3.12 gal · 11.84 L
Estimated CO2
13.9 kg one way
Round trip: 27.7 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $5.78 $11.56
Mid-grade $4.24 $6.62 $13.24
Premium $4.79 $7.47 $14.94
Diesel $4.30 $6.71 $13.43

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Cleveland and Garrettsville. The current time is 12:30:12.

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.