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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
206.04 mi
03h 52m
Flight
164.95 mi
265.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.95 mi
Kilometers
265.46 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.04 mi
Kilometers
331.59 km
Drive Time
03h 52m

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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 03h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middlebury
Sat, Apr 18, 4:20 AM EDT
Return by in Cleveland
Sat, Apr 18, 8:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleveland
2026-04-18T00:27
Arrive Middlebury
Sat, Apr 18, 4:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:14 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
Bucyrus
OH

City in Ohio

From Cleveland
102.8 mi
01h 56m
To Middlebury
103.1 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph S
Destination
74°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW

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.

  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

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Wooster, Mansfield

    1339 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 30 West: Mansfield

    1983 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    7.6 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway

    37.8 mi · 41 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    6.3 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    71.6 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Van Wort

    9.6 mi · 14 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Harrison Willshire Road

    10 m · 1 sec · Harrison Willshire Road

  20. 20

    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.

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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
116 mi · 56%
I 71 South
70.7 mi · 34%
US 22
9.56 mi · 5%
US 30 West
7.99 mi · 4%
I 90 West
0.63 mi
Innerbelt
0.56 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41 mi
165 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bucyrus
01h 56m from Cleveland
Leave By
9:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Sandusky

74 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
BUS

Columbus, OH

94 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Elyria

97 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

104 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Middlebury. Straight-line distance: 164.95 mi (265.46 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
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#2 Middlebury

Human settlement in United States of America

Population1,346
Coordinates40.8461600, -84.7460700
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Start: Cleveland (-81.69541, 41.4995)
End: Middlebury (-84.74607, 40.84616)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 332 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
7.27 gal
27.52 L · about $26.94
Round trip
$53.87
14.54 gal · 55.04 L
Estimated CO2
64.6 kg one way
Round trip: 129.2 kg / 285 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Cleveland and Middlebury. The current time is 00:27:42.

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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.