How far is Cleveland, OH from Lake Darby, OH?
The driving distance from Cleveland, OH to Lake Darby, OH is about 155.8 miles (250.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.4 miles (214.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.
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.
The most populous city in Richland County, Ohio.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cleveland and Lake Darby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland and Lake Darby.
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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
119.7 mi · 2 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270 West
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
17.9 mi · 21 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 40 West: Broad Street
2237 ft · 55 sec
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Turn straight onto West Broad Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · West Broad Street
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Continue on National Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · National Road
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Turn right onto Hubbard Road
2832 ft · 56 sec · Hubbard Road
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Turn right onto Fairbrook Avenue
929 ft · 37 sec · Fairbrook Avenue
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Turn left onto Silverbell Avenue
105 m · 12 sec · Silverbell Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Silverbell Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cleveland and Lake Darby.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 71 South
Keep slight right
120 mi · 02h 09m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cleveland and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake Darby.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cleveland to Lake Darby?
The road trip is about 155.8 miles (250.8 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?
Mansfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.9 miles from Cleveland and 77.9 miles from Lake Darby.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.4 miles (214.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 12:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.38 one way or $40.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cleveland and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake Darby.
Stop Ideas Near Mansfield
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 Mansfield.
Elyria
Sandusky
Columbus, OH
Cleveland Lakefront station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Lake Darby. Straight-line distance: 133.41 mi (214.71 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 Lake Darby
Census-designated place in Franklin County, Ohio
| Population | 4,592 |
| Coordinates | 39.9572800, -83.2288000 |
| Altitude | 282 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Darby (-83.2288, 39.95728)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 251 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $20.38 | $40.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $23.33 | $46.66 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $26.35 | $52.69 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $23.67 | $47.34 |
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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