How far is Cleveland, OH from Orwell, OH?

The driving distance from Cleveland, OH to Orwell, OH is about 55.5 miles (89.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.9 miles (69 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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
55.46 mi
01h 13m
Flight
42.87 mi
68.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.87 mi
Kilometers
68.99 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.46 mi
Kilometers
89.26 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orwell
Thu, Apr 23, 1:50 AM EDT
Return by in Cleveland
Thu, Apr 23, 3:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleveland
2026-04-23T00:37
Arrive Orwell
Thu, Apr 23, 1:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 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
Kirtland Hills
OH

Village in Lake County, Ohio, United States

From Cleveland
27.7 mi
00h 36m
To Orwell
27.8 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Frankfort Avenue

    48 m · 6 sec · Frankfort Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    1972 ft · 1 min · West 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 90 East, SR 2 East

    1438 ft · 38 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

  5. 5

    Continue on Lakeland Freeway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · Lakeland Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Euclid Spur

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Euclid Spur

  7. 7

    Continue on I 90

    16.1 mi · 18 min · I 90

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Vrooman Road

    1071 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Vrooman Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Vrooman Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Painesville Warren Road

    35 m · 3 sec · Painesville Warren Road

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Painesville Warren Road

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Painesville Warren Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Plank Road

    11.9 mi · 16 min · Plank Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Painesville-Warren Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Painesville-Warren Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Mayfield Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Mayfield Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90
16.1 mi · 29%
Plank Road
11.9 mi · 21%
Lakeland Freeway
8.81 mi · 16%
Painesville Warren Road
4.65 mi · 8%
Euclid Spur
3.81 mi · 7%
Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
3.52 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 90

Continue on I 90

16.1 mi · 00h 18m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
42.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kirtland Hills
00h 36m from Cleveland
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cleveland and Mostly Sunny near Orwell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.5 miles (89.3 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Kirtland Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.7 miles from Cleveland and 27.8 miles from Orwell.

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

The direct path is about 42.9 miles (69 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.26 one way or $14.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cleveland and Mostly Sunny near Orwell.

Stop Ideas Near Kirtland Hills

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

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

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

35 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

72 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

80 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Union Station

116 mi away
125 West 14th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Orwell. Straight-line distance: 42.87 mi (68.99 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
Orwell

#2 Orwell

Village in Ohio

Population1,585
Coordinates41.5350600, -80.8681400
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Start: Cleveland (-81.69541, 41.4995)
End: Orwell (-80.86814, 41.53506)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.96 gal
7.41 L · about $7.26
Round trip
$14.52
3.92 gal · 14.82 L
Estimated CO2
17.4 kg one way
Round trip: 34.8 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $7.26 $14.52
Mid-grade $4.24 $8.31 $16.63
Premium $4.79 $9.39 $18.78
Diesel $4.30 $8.44 $16.87

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cleveland and Orwell. The current time is 00:37:04.

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.