How far is Cleveland, OH from Mechanicsburg, OH?
The driving distance from Cleveland, OH to Mechanicsburg, OH is about 155.3 miles (249.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132 miles (212.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 10m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 35m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cleveland and Mechanicsburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland and Mechanicsburg.
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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
1.3 km · 2 min · Ontario Street
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Continue on Orange Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Orange Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 77 South, I 490: Akron
1103 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Willow Freeway
26 mi · 32 min · Willow Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on State Route 21
28.7 mi · 35 min · State Route 21
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Turn straight
9.8 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit right
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right
9.9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit straight toward US 36, US 250, SR 800: Dennison-Cadiz, Newcomerstown
566 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 250 East, SR 800 South: Cadiz-Dennison
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
3151 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Center Street
151 m · 8 sec · Center Street
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Continue on Jewett Avenue
1518 ft · 31 sec · Jewett Avenue
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Turn left onto Taylor Avenue
543 ft · 9 sec · Taylor Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Johnson Avenue
10.6 mi · 16 min · Johnson Avenue
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Continue on Davis Street
1634 ft · 27 sec · Davis Street
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Continue on Freeport Tippecanoe Road
5.2 mi · 8 min · Freeport Tippecanoe Road
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Continue on Cemetery Hill Road
1266 ft · 21 sec · Cemetery Hill Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1222 ft · 28 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Philadelphia Street
2494 ft · 42 sec · South Philadelphia Street
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Continue on Philadelphia Street
53 m · 3 sec · Philadelphia Street
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Continue on Smyrna Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Smyrna Road
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Merge slight left onto Cadiz-Piedmont Road
2762 ft · 36 sec · Cadiz-Piedmont Road
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Continue on Cadiz Road
152 m · 14 sec · Cadiz Road
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Turn sharp left onto Freeport Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Freeport Road
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Continue on Hendrysburg Freeport Road
9 mi · 13 min · Hendrysburg Freeport Road
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Continue on Hendrysburg Freeport Road
110 m · 6 sec · Hendrysburg Freeport Road
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Continue on Barnesville Hendrysburg Road
4.3 mi · 6 min · Barnesville Hendrysburg Road
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Continue on Bond Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · Bond Avenue
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Continue on North Chestnut Street
1.6 km · 1 min · North Chestnut Street
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Continue on Somerton Highway
6.2 mi · 9 min · Somerton Highway
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Continue on Washington Street
1.6 km · 1 min · Washington Street
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Continue on Somerton Highway
10.5 mi · 16 min · Somerton Highway
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Hilight
8.1 mi · 14 min · Hilight
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Turn right onto Coal Run Road
668 ft · 18 sec · Coal Run Road
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Continue on Mechanicsburg Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Mechanicsburg Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mechanicsburg Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cleveland and Mechanicsburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Route 21
Keep slight right to continue on State Route 21
28.7 mi · 00h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Cleveland and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Mechanicsburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cleveland to Mechanicsburg?
The road trip is about 155.3 miles (249.9 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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?
New Philadelphia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.7 miles from Cleveland and 77.6 miles from Mechanicsburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132 miles (212.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 9:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.30 one way or $40.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Cleveland and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Mechanicsburg.
Stop Ideas Near New Philadelphia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Port Washington Town Hall
Gnadenhutten Village Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Philadelphia.
Alliance
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Mechanicsburg. Straight-line distance: 132 mi (212.44 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 Mechanicsburg
Village in Champaign County, Ohio
| Population | 1,615 |
| Coordinates | 39.6461900, -81.0842700 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mechanicsburg (-81.08427, 39.64619)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 250 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 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 | $20.30 | $40.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $23.25 | $46.49 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $26.25 | $52.50 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $23.59 | $47.17 |
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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