How far is Cleveland, OH from Medina, OH?

The driving distance from Cleveland, OH to Medina, OH is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.67 mi
00h 42m
Flight
26.43 mi
42.54 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.43 mi
Kilometers
42.54 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.67 mi
Kilometers
52.58 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Medina
Wed, May 13, 8:50 AM EDT
Return by in Cleveland
Wed, May 13, 9:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleveland
2026-05-13T08:08
Arrive Medina
Wed, May 13, 8:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cleveland
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Middleburg Heights
OH

City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States

From Cleveland
16.3 mi
00h 21m
To Medina
16.3 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph W
Destination
63°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 18 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    16.1 mi · 18 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 3: Hinckley, Medina

    2092 ft · 52 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Weymouth Road

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Weymouth Road

  14. 14

    Continue on East Liberty Street

    2610 ft · 54 sec · East Liberty Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Court Street

    82 m · 4 sec · South Court Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Court Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
24.7 mi · 76%
Weymouth Road
5.17 mi · 16%
I 90 West
0.63 mi · 2%
Innerbelt
0.56 mi · 2%
East Liberty Street
0.49 mi · 2%
Ontario Street
0.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Keep slight right

16.1 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
26.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middleburg Heights
00h 21m from Cleveland
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Cleveland and Showers And Thunderstorms near Medina.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Middleburg Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Cleveland and 16.3 miles from Medina.

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

The direct path is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.26 one way or $8.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Cleveland and Showers And Thunderstorms near Medina.

Stop Ideas Near Middleburg Heights

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Middleburg Heights and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cleveland City Hall
Scenic stop 12.8 mi away

Cleveland City Hall

Cleveland , OH
601 Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland, OH 44114
Rating 3.6/5 63 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
Parma City Hall
Meeting point 5.1 mi away

Parma City Hall

Cleveland , OH
6611 Ridge Rd, Cleveland, OH 44129
Rating 3.4/5 27 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 7.5 mi away

Brunswick City Hall Recreation

Brunswick , OH
Brunswick, OH 44212
Recreation center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Middleburg Heights.

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

19 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

24 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

76 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Alliance

77 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Medina. Straight-line distance: 26.43 mi (42.54 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
Medina

#2 Medina

City in and county seat of Medina County, Ohio

Population9,118
Coordinates41.1383900, -81.8637500
Altitude332
CountryUnited States
Start: Cleveland (-81.69541, 41.4995)
End: Medina (-81.86375, 41.13839)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.15 gal
4.36 L · about $4.26
Round trip
$8.52
2.3 gal · 8.72 L
Estimated CO2
10.2 kg one way
Round trip: 20.4 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $4.26 $8.52
Mid-grade $4.24 $4.88 $9.76
Premium $4.79 $5.51 $11.02
Diesel $4.30 $4.95 $9.90

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Cleveland and Medina. The current time is 08:08:23.

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.