How far is Cleveland, OH from Leipsic, OH?

The driving distance from Cleveland, OH to Leipsic, OH is about 145.8 miles (234.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122 miles (196.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m 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
145.87 mi
03h 06m
Flight
122.02 mi
196.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.02 mi
Kilometers
196.37 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.87 mi
Kilometers
234.75 km
Drive Time
03h 06m

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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 03h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leipsic
Thu, Apr 23, 5:00 AM EDT
Return by in Cleveland
Thu, Apr 23, 8:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleveland
2026-04-23T01:53
Arrive Leipsic
Thu, Apr 23, 5:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:46 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
Clyde
OH

City

From Cleveland
72.8 mi
01h 33m
To Leipsic
73.1 mi
01h 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
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 90 East, I 71 South, SR 176 South

    26.2 mi · 32 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike Connector

    52.6 mi · 57 min · Ohio Turnpike Connector

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 53: Fremont, Port Clinton

    3137 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    4 m · 1 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit right

    2431 ft · 59 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Bypass Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Bypass Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Bypass Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Bypass Highway

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bypass Highway

    19 m · 4 sec · Bypass Highway

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Bypass Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Bypass Highway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Hayes Avenue

    24.4 mi · 34 min · Hayes Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left

    2092 ft · 51 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    14.4 mi · 15 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 613: McComb, Fostoria

    1742 ft · 45 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right

    3.7 mi · 7 min

  24. 24

    Turn left

    3251 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Turn right

    14.3 mi · 25 min

  26. 26

    Turn left onto South Belmore Street

    14 m · 1 sec · South Belmore Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Belmore Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike Connector
52.6 mi · 36%
Hayes Avenue
38.8 mi · 27%
I 90 East
26.2 mi · 18%
Bypass Highway
3.76 mi · 3%
SR 53
3.28 mi · 2%
I 90 West
0.63 mi
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike Connector

Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike Connector

52.6 mi · 00h 57m

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
03h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.8 mi
122 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clyde
01h 33m from Cleveland
Leave By
10:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cleveland and Mostly Sunny near Leipsic.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 145.8 miles (234.7 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?

Clyde is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.8 miles from Cleveland and 73.1 miles from Leipsic.

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

The direct path is about 122 miles (196.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 10:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.08 one way or $38.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cleveland and Mostly Sunny near Leipsic.

Stop Ideas Near Clyde

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

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

RAIL

Sandusky

26 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

60 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.
RAIL

Elyria

74 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

109 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Leipsic. Straight-line distance: 122.02 mi (196.37 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
Leipsic

#2 Leipsic

Town in Delaware

Population2,016
Coordinates41.0983800, -83.9846700
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Start: Cleveland (-81.69541, 41.4995)
End: Leipsic (-83.98467, 41.09838)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 235 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.15 gal
19.48 L · about $19.08
Round trip
$38.16
10.3 gal · 38.96 L
Estimated CO2
45.8 kg one way
Round trip: 91.5 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $19.08 $38.16
Mid-grade $4.24 $21.85 $43.69
Premium $4.79 $24.67 $49.34
Diesel $4.30 $22.17 $44.33

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 Leipsic. The current time is 01:53:37.

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.