How far is Cleveland, OH from Ontario, OH?

The driving distance from Cleveland, OH to Ontario, OH is about 83.1 miles (133.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.2 miles (111.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
83.07 mi
01h 36m
Flight
69.15 mi
111.29 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.15 mi
Kilometers
111.29 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.07 mi
Kilometers
133.69 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ontario
Sun, Apr 19, 5:49 AM EDT
Return by in Cleveland
Sun, Apr 19, 7:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleveland
2026-04-19T04:12
Arrive Ontario
Sun, Apr 19, 5:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cleveland
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Westfield Center
OH

City in Medina County, Ohio, United States of America

From Cleveland
41.5 mi
00h 48m
To Ontario
41.6 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph W
Destination
50°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland and Ontario.

  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 right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Lexington-Springmill Road

    1 km · 2 min · North Lexington-Springmill Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Lexington-Springmill Road

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
70.7 mi · 85%
US 30 West
9.62 mi · 12%
I 90 West
0.63 mi · 1%
North Lexington-Springmill Road
0.63 mi · 1%
Innerbelt
0.56 mi · 1%
Ontario Street
0.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Keep slight right

62.1 mi · 01h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.9 mi
69.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westfield Center
00h 48m from Cleveland
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Cleveland and Chance Rain Showers near Ontario.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cleveland to Ontario?

The road trip is about 83.1 miles (133.7 km) and usually takes 01h 36m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Westfield Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.5 miles from Cleveland and 41.6 miles from Ontario.

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

The direct path is about 69.2 miles (111.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.86 one way or $21.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Cleveland and Chance Rain Showers near Ontario.

Stop Ideas Near Westfield Center

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

41 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

57 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

71 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

80 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Ontario. Straight-line distance: 69.15 mi (111.29 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
Ontario

#2 Ontario

City in Ohio, USA

Population6,102
Coordinates40.7595000, -82.5901700
Altitude414
CountryUnited States
Start: Cleveland (-81.69541, 41.4995)
End: Ontario (-82.59017, 40.7595)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.93 gal
11.1 L · about $10.86
Round trip
$21.71
5.86 gal · 22.2 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 52.1 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $10.86 $21.71
Mid-grade $4.24 $12.43 $24.86
Premium $4.79 $14.03 $28.07
Diesel $4.30 $12.61 $25.22

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Cleveland and Ontario. The current time is 04:12:37.

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.