How far is Cleveland, OH from Gates Mills, OH?
The driving distance from Cleveland, OH to Gates Mills, OH is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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County in Ohio, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cleveland and Gates Mills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland and Gates Mills.
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Start on Frankfort Avenue
48 m · 6 sec · Frankfort Avenue
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Turn right onto West 3rd Street
1972 ft · 1 min · West 3rd Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 90 East, SR 2 East
1438 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
3.5 mi · 5 min · Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
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Continue on Lakeland Freeway
8.8 mi · 11 min · Lakeland Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Euclid Spur
3 mi · 4 min · Euclid Spur
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Take the exit slight right toward I 271 South: Columbus
2838 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Outerbelt East Freeway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 322: Mayfield Road, Gates Mills
701 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 322 East: Mayfield Road, Gates Mills
1492 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 322 East: Mayfield Road, Gates Mills
1132 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto Mayfield Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Mayfield Road
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Turn right onto West Hill Drive
110 m · 10 sec · West Hill Drive
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Turn left onto Old Mill Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Old Mill Road
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Turn left onto Chagrin River Road
17 m · 2 sec · Chagrin River Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chagrin River Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cleveland and Gates Mills.
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.
Lakeland Freeway
Continue on Lakeland Freeway
8.81 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cleveland and Showers And Thunderstorms near Gates Mills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cleveland to Gates Mills?
The road trip is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Noble is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Cleveland and 11.9 miles from Gates Mills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.11 one way or $6.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cleveland and Showers And Thunderstorms near Gates Mills.
Stop Ideas Near Noble
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cleveland City Hall
Cleveland Heights City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Noble.
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Alliance
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Gates Mills. Straight-line distance: 15.16 mi (24.39 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 Gates Mills
Village in Ohio
| Population | 2,206 |
| Coordinates | 41.5175500, -81.4034500 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gates Mills (-81.40345, 41.51755)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.11 | $6.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $3.56 | $7.13 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $4.02 | $8.05 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $3.62 | $7.23 |
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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