How far is Cleveland, OH from Laurel, OH?

The driving distance from Cleveland, OH to Laurel, OH is about 266.1 miles (428.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 221.8 miles (357 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
266.06 mi
05h 07m
Flight
221.85 mi
357.04 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
221.85 mi
Kilometers
357.04 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
266.06 mi
Kilometers
428.19 km
Drive Time
05h 07m

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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 05h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laurel
Thu, Apr 23, 7:10 AM EDT
Return by in Cleveland
Thu, Apr 23, 12:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleveland
2026-04-23T02:03
Arrive Laurel
Thu, Apr 23, 7:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:07 AM to 1:07 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cleveland
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Worthington
OH

City in and county seat of Nobles County, Minnesota, United States

From Cleveland
133 mi
02h 33m
To Laurel
133.1 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    132.3 mi · 2 hr 24 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    89.7 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275 East

    2144 ft · 52 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway

    16.3 mi · 19 min · Circle Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 125: Beechmont Avenue, Amelia

    2028 ft · 57 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Ohio Pike

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Ohio Pike

  17. 17

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on East Ohio Pike

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Ohio Pike

  19. 19

    Continue on State Route 125

    1.5 mi · 2 min · State Route 125

  20. 20

    Turn right onto State Route 222

    4 mi · 7 min · State Route 222

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Laurel Nicholsville Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Laurel Nicholsville Road

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Turn right

    19 m · 5 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
231 mi · 87%
Circle Freeway
16.3 mi · 6%
Ohio Pike
4.51 mi · 2%
State Route 222
4 mi · 2%
East Ohio Pike
2.15 mi · 1%
West Main Street
1.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Keep slight right

132 mi · 02h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.3 mi
221.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Worthington
02h 33m from Cleveland
Leave By
6:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cleveland and Sunny near Laurel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 266.1 miles (428.2 km) and usually takes 05h 07m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Worthington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133 miles from Cleveland and 133.1 miles from Laurel.

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

The direct path is about 221.8 miles (357 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.79 one way or $69.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cleveland and Sunny near Laurel.

Stop Ideas Near Worthington

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

15 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Laurel. Straight-line distance: 221.85 mi (357.04 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 Laurel

Human settlement in United States of America

Population1,121
Coordinates38.9153400, -84.1916000
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Start: Cleveland (-81.69541, 41.4995)
End: Laurel (-84.1916, 38.91534)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 428 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.39 gal
35.54 L · about $34.79
Round trip
$69.58
18.78 gal · 71.08 L
Estimated CO2
83.4 kg one way
Round trip: 166.9 kg / 368 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $34.79 $69.58
Mid-grade $4.24 $39.83 $79.66
Premium $4.79 $44.98 $89.96
Diesel $4.30 $40.41 $80.83

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cleveland and Laurel. The current time is 02:03:54.

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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.