How far is Cleveland, OH from Grafton, OH?
The driving distance from Cleveland, OH to Grafton, OH is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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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Township in Cuyahoga County, Ohio
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cleveland and Grafton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland and Grafton.
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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 left to continue on Berea Freeway
3062 ft · 38 sec · Berea Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 480 West: Toledo
3118 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway
8.3 mi · 10 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on State Route 10
5.5 mi · 6 min · State Route 10
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 57, US 20 East, SR 301 North: Medina, Elyria
1229 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
1.3 km · 1 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
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Continue on Grafton Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Grafton Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Mechanic Street
9 m · 1 sec · Mechanic Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mechanic Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cleveland and Grafton.
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.
Outerbelt South Freeway
Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway
8.29 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Sunny leaving Cleveland and Sunny near Grafton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cleveland to Grafton?
The road trip is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Olmsted is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.1 miles from Cleveland and 15.1 miles from Grafton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.96 one way or $7.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cleveland and Sunny near Grafton.
Stop Ideas Near Olmsted
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cleveland City Hall
Parma City Hall
Brunswick City Hall Recreation
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Olmsted.
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Sandusky
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Grafton. Straight-line distance: 24.35 mi (39.18 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 Grafton
Village in Ohio
| Population | 2,866 |
| Coordinates | 41.2725500, -82.0545900 |
| Altitude | 245 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grafton (-82.05459, 41.27255)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $3.96 | $7.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $4.54 | $9.08 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $5.13 | $10.25 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $4.61 | $9.21 |
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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