How far is Cleveland, OH from New Paris, OH?

The driving distance from Cleveland, OH to New Paris, OH is about 243.5 miles (391.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 198 miles (318.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 04m 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
243.48 mi
04h 32m
Flight
198.04 mi
318.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
198.04 mi
Kilometers
318.72 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
243.48 mi
Kilometers
391.84 km
Drive Time
04h 32m

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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 04h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Paris
Fri, May 22, 12:33 PM EDT
Return by in Cleveland
Fri, May 22, 5:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleveland
2026-05-22T08:01
Arrive New Paris
Fri, May 22, 12:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:56 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
Berkshire
OH

Township in Delaware County, Ohio

From Cleveland
121.6 mi
02h 16m
To New Paris
121.9 mi
02h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, May 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph E
Destination
70°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland and New Paris.

  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

    129.2 mi · 2 hr 20 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway

    1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto West Freeway

    95.5 mi · 1 hr 44 min · West Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40 East: Lewisburg, Ohio

    1558 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto National Road

    1 mi · 2 min · National Road

  19. 19

    Turn left

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    54 m · 13 sec · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left

    48 m · 12 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
138 mi · 57%
West Freeway
95.5 mi · 39%
Northeast Freeway
4.75 mi · 2%
National Road
1.01 mi
I 90 West
0.63 mi
Innerbelt
0.56 mi
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Keep slight right

129 mi · 02h 20m

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
04h 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.5 mi
198 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berkshire
02h 16m from Cleveland
Leave By
7:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Cleveland and Showers And Thunderstorms near New Paris.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cleveland to New Paris?

The road trip is about 243.5 miles (391.8 km) and usually takes 04h 32m 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?

Berkshire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.6 miles from Cleveland and 121.9 miles from New Paris.

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

The direct path is about 198 miles (318.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.5 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 7:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.83 one way or $63.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Cleveland and Showers And Thunderstorms near New Paris.

Stop Ideas Near Berkshire

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

35 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and New Paris. Straight-line distance: 198.04 mi (318.72 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
New Paris

#2 New Paris

City in Preble County, Ohio, United States of America

Population1,570
Coordinates39.8569900, -84.7932900
Altitude316
CountryUnited States
Start: Cleveland (-81.69541, 41.4995)
End: New Paris (-84.79329, 39.85699)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 392 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.59 gal
32.52 L · about $31.83
Round trip
$63.65
17.18 gal · 65.04 L
Estimated CO2
76.3 kg one way
Round trip: 152.7 kg / 337 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $31.83 $63.65
Mid-grade $4.24 $36.44 $72.88
Premium $4.79 $41.15 $82.29
Diesel $4.30 $36.97 $73.94

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Cleveland and New Paris. The current time is 08:01:41.

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.