How far is Cleveland, OH from Middlebury, OH?
The driving distance from Cleveland, OH to Middlebury, OH is about 206 miles (331.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165 miles (265.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 45m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 52m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cleveland and Middlebury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland and Middlebury.
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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
62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Wooster, Mansfield
1339 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 30 West: Mansfield
1983 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
7.6 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
37.8 mi · 41 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
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Keep slight right
6.3 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left
71.6 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Van Wort
9.6 mi · 14 min
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Turn right onto Harrison Willshire Road
10 m · 1 sec · Harrison Willshire Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Harrison Willshire Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cleveland and Middlebury.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
Keep slight left
71.6 mi · 01h 17m
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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Middlebury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cleveland to Middlebury?
The road trip is about 206 miles (331.6 km) and usually takes 03h 52m 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?
Bucyrus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.8 miles from Cleveland and 103.1 miles from Middlebury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 165 miles (265.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 41 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 9:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.94 one way or $53.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Cleveland and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Middlebury.
Stop Ideas Near Bucyrus
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 Bucyrus.
Sandusky
Columbus, OH
Elyria
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Middlebury. Straight-line distance: 164.95 mi (265.46 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 Middlebury
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 1,346 |
| Coordinates | 40.8461600, -84.7460700 |
| Altitude | 249 |
| Country | United States |
End: Middlebury (-84.74607, 40.84616)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 332 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 34m |
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 | $26.94 | $53.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $30.84 | $61.68 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $34.82 | $69.65 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $31.29 | $62.58 |
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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