How far is Cleveland, OH from Lewis Center, OH?
The driving distance from Cleveland, OH to Lewis Center, OH is about 127.8 miles (205.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.2 miles (182.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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 27m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cleveland and Lewis Center.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland and Lewis Center.
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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
108.4 mi · 1 hr 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 36, SR 37: Sunbury, Delaware
1921 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto State Route 37 East
1.4 km · 2 min · State Route 37 East
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Turn left onto Africa Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Africa Road
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Turn right onto Cheshire Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Cheshire Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Old State Road
75 m · 5 sec · South Old State Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Old State Road
3 mi · 5 min · South Old State Road
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Turn right onto Lewis Center Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Lewis Center Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Lewis Center Road
972 ft · 25 sec · Lewis Center Road
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Turn left onto 3rd Street
98 m · 16 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
86 m · 12 sec · Franklin Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Franklin Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cleveland and Lewis Center.
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
108 mi · 01h 57m
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 Rain Showers leaving Cleveland and Mostly Cloudy near Lewis Center.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cleveland to Lewis Center?
The road trip is about 127.8 miles (205.6 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?
Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.8 miles from Cleveland and 63.9 miles from Lewis Center.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.2 miles (182.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:34 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.65 one way or $35.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Cleveland and Mostly Cloudy near Lewis Center.
Stop Ideas Near Ashland
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 Ashland.
Elyria
Sandusky
Cleveland Lakefront station
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Lewis Center. Straight-line distance: 113.15 mi (182.1 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 Lewis Center
Situated in central Ohio, this unincorporated community is located within Orange Township in Delaware County, roughly north of Columbus.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.1984000, -83.0101800 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lewis Center (-83.01018, 40.1984)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 206 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.91 | $17.65 | $35.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.50 | $20.28 | $40.55 |
| Premium | $5.04 | $22.75 | $45.50 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $28.67 | $57.34 |
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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