How far is Cleveland, OH from Howard, OH?
The driving distance from Cleveland, OH to Howard, OH is about 102 miles (164.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.3 miles (132.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 17m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Wayne County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cleveland and Howard.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland and Howard.
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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 right
35.3 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 83: Wooster, Lodi
1126 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Avon Lake Road
3104 ft · 1 min · Avon Lake Road
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Continue on Front Street
2168 ft · 30 sec · Front Street
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Continue on Burbank Road
9 mi · 10 min · Burbank Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Burbank Road
30 m · 1 sec · Burbank Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Burbank Road
829 ft · 12 sec · Burbank Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Burbank Road
41 m · 2 sec · Burbank Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Burbank Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Burbank Road
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Continue on Dix Expressway
156 m · 9 sec · Dix Expressway
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Turn right onto Friendsville Road
977 ft · 20 sec · Friendsville Road
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Continue on Burbank Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Burbank Road
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Turn right onto Quinby Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Quinby Avenue
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Turn right onto West Bowman Street
668 ft · 24 sec · West Bowman Street
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Turn left onto North Grant Street
2457 ft · 1 min · North Grant Street
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Turn right onto West Liberty Street
810 ft · 23 sec · West Liberty Street
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Turn left onto South Columbus Road
13.5 mi · 16 min · South Columbus Road
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Continue straight
5.5 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto North Union Street
902 ft · 16 sec · North Union Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
816 ft · 18 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Market Street
8.3 mi · 10 min · South Market Street
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Turn left onto Danville-Jelloway Road
6.7 mi · 10 min · Danville-Jelloway Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Danville-Jelloway Road
1226 ft · 25 sec · Danville-Jelloway Road
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Continue on North Market Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North Market Street
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Continue on Millersburg Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Millersburg Road
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Turn right
51 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
143 m · 15 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto Coshocton Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Coshocton Road
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Turn left
82 m · 20 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cleveland and Howard.
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.
I 71 South
Keep slight right
35.3 mi · 00h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Cleveland and Sunny near Howard.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cleveland to Howard?
The road trip is about 102 miles (164.2 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?
Canaan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51 miles from Cleveland and 51 miles from Howard.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82.3 miles (132.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 2:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.34 one way or $26.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cleveland and Sunny near Howard.
Stop Ideas Near Canaan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Canaan.
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Alliance
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Howard. Straight-line distance: 82.33 mi (132.49 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 Howard
Township in Knox County, Ohio
| Population | 6,023 |
| Coordinates | 40.4075600, -82.3268200 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| Country | United States |
End: Howard (-82.32682, 40.40756)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 164 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $13.34 | $26.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $15.27 | $30.54 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $17.24 | $34.49 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $15.49 | $30.99 |
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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