How far is Cleveland, OH from New Lexington, OH?
The driving distance from Cleveland, OH to New Lexington, OH is about 159.4 miles (256.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.3 miles (203.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 47m 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 23m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Richland County, Ohio.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cleveland and New Lexington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland and New Lexington.
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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
69.9 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 13: Bellville, Mansfield
2565 ft · 57 sec
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Turn left
23.3 mi · 28 min
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Turn left onto West Chestnut Street
642 ft · 26 sec · West Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto North Mulberry Street
1728 ft · 38 sec · North Mulberry Street
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Turn left onto Phillips Drive
115 m · 5 sec · Phillips Drive
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1339 ft · 20 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Newark Road
10.1 mi · 16 min · Newark Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Mount Vernon Road
12.6 mi · 18 min · Mount Vernon Road
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Continue on North 4th Street
141 m · 8 sec · North 4th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Church Street Roundabout
28 m · 2 sec · North 4th Street
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Exit the rotary onto North 4th Street
142 m · 8 sec · North 4th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street Roundabout
29 m · 2 sec · West Main Street Roundabout
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street Roundabout
39 m · 2 sec · West Main Street Roundabout
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Turn straight onto South 4th Street
2476 ft · 42 sec · South 4th Street
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Continue on West National Drive
1089 ft · 27 sec · West National Drive
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Turn slight left onto Jacksontown Road
18.9 mi · 28 min · Jacksontown Road
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Continue on Somerset-Thornville Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Somerset-Thornville Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Columbus Street
8 mi · 12 min · South Columbus Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Broadway Street
2233 ft · 40 sec · West Broadway Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
98 m · 6 sec · Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
2159 ft · 41 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Brown Street
54 m · 7 sec · West Brown Street
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Turn right
32 m · 8 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 New Lexington.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 71 South
Keep slight right
69.9 mi · 01h 16m
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.
Sunny leaving Cleveland and Sunny near New Lexington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cleveland to New Lexington?
The road trip is about 159.4 miles (256.5 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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?
Mansfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.7 miles from Cleveland and 79.7 miles from New Lexington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.3 miles (203.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.1 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 10:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.82 one way or $41.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cleveland and Sunny near New Lexington.
Stop Ideas Near Mansfield
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 Mansfield.
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Cleveland Lakefront station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and New Lexington. Straight-line distance: 126.27 mi (203.21 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 New Lexington
City in Perry County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 4,671 |
| Coordinates | 39.7139600, -82.2084800 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Lexington (-82.20848, 39.71396)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 256 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
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 | $20.82 | $41.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $23.84 | $47.68 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $26.92 | $53.84 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $24.19 | $48.38 |
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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