How far is Cleveland, OH from Hanover, OH?

The driving distance from Cleveland, OH to Hanover, OH is about 106.9 miles (172.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.9 miles (136.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
106.93 mi
02h 21m
Flight
84.85 mi
136.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.85 mi
Kilometers
136.56 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.93 mi
Kilometers
172.08 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hanover
Sun, Apr 19, 3:36 AM EDT
Return by in Cleveland
Sun, Apr 19, 5:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleveland
2026-04-19T01:14
Arrive Hanover
Sun, Apr 19, 3:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:48 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
Massillon
OH

Town in Ohio, USA

From Cleveland
53.5 mi
01h 10m
To Hanover
53.4 mi
01h 10m

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
56°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    26 mi · 32 min · Willow Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on State Route 21

    28.7 mi · 35 min · State Route 21

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    9.8 mi · 16 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit right

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit straight toward US 36, US 250, SR 800: Dennison-Cadiz, Newcomerstown

    566 ft · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 250 East, SR 800 South: Cadiz-Dennison

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn left

    13 mi · 19 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Tappan-Scio Road

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Tappan-Scio Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Gundy Ridge Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Gundy Ridge Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Hanover Ridge Road

    1221 ft · 19 sec · Hanover Ridge Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hanover Ridge Road

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 21
48.2 mi · 45%
Willow Freeway
26 mi · 24%
Tappan-Scio Road
4.65 mi · 4%
US 250 East
1.7 mi · 2%
Gundy Ridge Road
1.37 mi · 1%
Ontario Street
0.78 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Route 21

Keep slight right to continue on State Route 21

28.7 mi · 00h 35m

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
02h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22 mi
84.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Massillon
01h 10m from Cleveland
Leave By
1:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 106.9 miles (172.1 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?

Massillon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.5 miles from Cleveland and 53.4 miles from Hanover.

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

The direct path is about 84.9 miles (136.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 1:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.97 one way or $27.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.5 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 Hanover.

Stop Ideas Near Massillon

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

38 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

80 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

80 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Hanover. Straight-line distance: 84.85 mi (136.56 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
Hanover

#2 Hanover

Village in Ohio

Population1,225
Coordinates40.3661800, -81.0689900
Altitude368
CountryUnited States
Start: Cleveland (-81.69541, 41.4995)
End: Hanover (-81.06899, 40.36618)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 172 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.77 gal
14.28 L · about $13.97
Round trip
$27.94
7.54 gal · 28.56 L
Estimated CO2
33.5 kg one way
Round trip: 67 kg / 148 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $13.97 $27.94
Mid-grade $4.24 $15.99 $31.98
Premium $4.79 $18.06 $36.12
Diesel $4.30 $16.23 $32.45

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 Hanover. The current time is 01:14:56.

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.