How far is Cleveland, OH from McArthur, OH?

The driving distance from Cleveland, OH to McArthur, OH is about 212.8 miles (342.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.1 miles (259.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 19m 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
212.73 mi
04h 09m
Flight
161.03 mi
259.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.03 mi
Kilometers
259.16 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
212.73 mi
Kilometers
342.36 km
Drive Time
04h 09m

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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 04h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McArthur
Thu, Apr 23, 2:50 AM EDT
Return by in Cleveland
Thu, Apr 23, 7:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleveland
2026-04-22T22:40
Arrive McArthur
Thu, Apr 23, 2:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 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
8:40 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
Marengo
OH

Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America

From Cleveland
106.4 mi
02h 05m
To McArthur
106.4 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    131.2 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 70 East: Wheeling

    1.2 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto East Freeway

    3 mi · 4 min · East Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 33 East: Lancaster

    1514 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on College Avenue

    1779 ft · 30 sec · College Avenue

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Southeast Expressway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway

  17. 17

    Continue on Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest

  18. 18

    Continue on Lancaster Bypass

    13.8 mi · 15 min · Lancaster Bypass

  19. 19

    Continue on Logan-Lancaster Road

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Logan-Lancaster Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Logan-Lancaster Road Southeast

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Logan-Lancaster Road Southeast

  21. 21

    Continue on Old Logan Road

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Old Logan Road

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 93: Logan, McArthur

    1653 ft · 43 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South Mulberry Street

    612 ft · 10 sec · South Mulberry Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Falls Street

    22.7 mi · 34 min · Falls Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    58 m · 5 sec · East Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn right

    17 m · 4 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
140 mi · 66%
Falls Street
22.7 mi · 11%
Lancaster Bypass
13.8 mi · 6%
Southeast Expressway
8.82 mi · 4%
Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
7.57 mi · 4%
Old Logan Road
7.26 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Keep slight right

131 mi · 02h 23m

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
04h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.7 mi
161.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marengo
02h 05m from Cleveland
Leave By
8:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Cleveland and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near McArthur.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 212.8 miles (342.4 km) and usually takes 04h 09m 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?

Marengo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.4 miles from Cleveland and 106.4 miles from McArthur.

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

The direct path is about 161.1 miles (259.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.82 one way or $55.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Cleveland and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near McArthur.

Stop Ideas Near Marengo

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

52 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

116 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and McArthur. Straight-line distance: 161.03 mi (259.16 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
McArthur

#2 McArthur

Human settlement in Vinton County, Ohio, United States of America

Population1,620
Coordinates39.2464600, -82.4784900
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Start: Cleveland (-81.69541, 41.4995)
End: McArthur (-82.47849, 39.24646)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 342 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.51 gal
28.42 L · about $27.82
Round trip
$55.65
15.02 gal · 56.84 L
Estimated CO2
66.7 kg one way
Round trip: 133.5 kg / 294 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $27.82 $55.65
Mid-grade $4.24 $31.86 $63.71
Premium $4.79 $35.97 $71.95
Diesel $4.30 $32.32 $64.65

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 McArthur. The current time is 22:40:24.

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.