How far is Cleveland, OH from Nelsonville, OH?
The driving distance from Cleveland, OH to Nelsonville, OH is about 201.2 miles (323.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 143.8 miles (231.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 39m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 49m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cleveland and Nelsonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland and Nelsonville.
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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
131.2 mi · 2 hr 23 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 70 East: Wheeling
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto East Freeway
3 mi · 4 min · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 33 East: Lancaster
1514 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on College Avenue
1779 ft · 30 sec · College Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Southeast Expressway
8.8 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway
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Continue on Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
7.6 mi · 9 min · Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
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Continue on Lancaster Bypass
13.8 mi · 15 min · Lancaster Bypass
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Continue on Logan-Lancaster Road
3.5 mi · 4 min · Logan-Lancaster Road
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Continue on Logan-Lancaster Road Southeast
2.6 mi · 3 min · Logan-Lancaster Road Southeast
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Continue on Old Logan Road
16.9 mi · 18 min · Old Logan Road
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Take the exit slight right toward Nelsonville, Nelsonville Business Route
1629 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto John Lloyd Evans Memorial Drive
2674 ft · 46 sec · John Lloyd Evans Memorial Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Street
54 m · 4 sec · Washington Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Washington Street
2814 ft · 1 min · Washington Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Canal Street
3031 ft · 1 min · Canal Street
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Turn left
15 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
26 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cleveland and Nelsonville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Cleveland and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Nelsonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cleveland to Nelsonville?
The road trip is about 201.2 miles (323.8 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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?
Chesterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.6 miles from Cleveland and 100.7 miles from Nelsonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 143.8 miles (231.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.4 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 9:20 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.31 one way or $52.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Cleveland and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Nelsonville.
Stop Ideas Near Chesterville
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 Chesterville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Nelsonville. Straight-line distance: 143.8 mi (231.42 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 Nelsonville
City in Athens County, Ohio, USA
| Population | 5,119 |
| Coordinates | 39.4586800, -82.2318200 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nelsonville (-82.23182, 39.45868)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 324 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 30m |
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 | $26.31 | $52.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $30.12 | $60.24 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $34.01 | $68.02 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $30.56 | $61.12 |
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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