How far is Cleveland, OH from Homer, OH?

The driving distance from Cleveland, OH to Homer, OH is about 114.4 miles (184.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.3 miles (154.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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
114.38 mi
02h 19m
Flight
96.25 mi
154.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.25 mi
Kilometers
154.9 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.38 mi
Kilometers
184.08 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Homer
Mon, Apr 20, 12:12 PM EDT
Return by in Cleveland
Mon, Apr 20, 2:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleveland
2026-04-20T09:52
Arrive Homer
Mon, Apr 20, 12:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:50 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Polk
OH

Human settlement in Ashland County, Ohio, United States of America

From Cleveland
57.2 mi
01h 09m
To Homer
57.2 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Monday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph NW
Destination
53°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2378 ft · 1 min · Ontario Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto I 90 West, SR 10 West

    109 m · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West

    2957 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Innerbelt

    2935 ft · 45 sec · Innerbelt

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South: Columbus

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    7.3 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    69.9 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 13: Bellville, Mansfield

    2565 ft · 57 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    23.3 mi · 28 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Chestnut Street

    642 ft · 26 sec · West Chestnut Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Mulberry Street

    1728 ft · 38 sec · North Mulberry Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Phillips Drive

    115 m · 5 sec · Phillips Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1339 ft · 20 sec · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Newark Road

    119 m · 20 sec · Newark Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Granville Road

    7.4 mi · 14 min · Granville Road

  21. 21

    Continue on North Street Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Street Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Homer Road Northeast

    88 m · 8 sec · Homer Road Northeast

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Homer Road Northeast

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
78.4 mi · 69%
Granville Road
7.44 mi · 7%
South Main Street
1.28 mi · 1%
North Street Road
0.96 mi · 1%
I 90 West
0.63 mi · 1%
Innerbelt
0.56 mi
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Keep slight right

69.9 mi · 01h 16m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.1 mi
96.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Polk
01h 09m from Cleveland
Leave By
1:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Cleveland and Sunny near Homer.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 114.4 miles (184.1 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Polk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.2 miles from Cleveland and 57.2 miles from Homer.

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

The direct path is about 96.3 miles (154.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.97 one way or $29.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Cleveland and Sunny near Homer.

Stop Ideas Near Polk

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

48 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

69 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

76 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

94 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Homer. Straight-line distance: 96.25 mi (154.9 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
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#2 Homer

Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America

Population1,014
Coordinates40.2528400, -82.5176600
Altitude302
CountryUnited States
Start: Cleveland (-81.69541, 41.4995)
End: Homer (-82.51766, 40.25284)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 184 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.04 gal
15.28 L · about $14.97
Round trip
$29.94
8.08 gal · 30.56 L
Estimated CO2
35.9 kg one way
Round trip: 71.8 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $14.97 $29.94
Mid-grade $4.24 $17.14 $34.28
Premium $4.79 $19.35 $38.70
Diesel $4.30 $17.39 $34.78

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Cleveland and Homer. The current time is 09:52:40.

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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.