How far is Cleveland, OH from Oxford, OH?
The driving distance from Cleveland, OH to Oxford, OH is about 251.7 miles (405.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 211.2 miles (339.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 54m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cleveland and Oxford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland and Oxford.
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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
132.3 mi · 2 hr 24 min
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Keep slight right
74.4 mi · 1 hr 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon
1441 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right
3.8 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto South West Street
969 ft · 25 sec · South West Street
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Continue on Franklin Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Franklin Road
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Continue on Greentree Road
4.8 mi · 7 min · Greentree Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Greentree Road
33 m · 3 sec · Greentree Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Greentree Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Greentree Road
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Turn right onto Cincinnati-Dayton Road
742 ft · 23 sec · Cincinnati-Dayton Road
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Turn left onto Oxford State Road
5.5 mi · 9 min · Oxford State Road
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Continue on East State Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · East State Street
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Continue on Oxford State Road
1.1 km · 59 sec · Oxford State Road
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Continue on Trenton Oxford Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Trenton Oxford Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Trenton Oxford Road
37 m · 2 sec · Trenton Oxford Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Trenton Oxford Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Trenton Oxford Road
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Merge slight left onto Hamilton Eaton Road
2.6 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Eaton Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Oxford Trenton Road
75 m · 3 sec · Oxford Trenton Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Oxford Trenton Road
6.5 mi · 9 min · Oxford Trenton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Patterson Avenue
58 m · 11 sec · South Patterson Avenue
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Turn right onto East Spring Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East Spring Street
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Turn left
76 m · 20 sec
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Turn right
17 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
154 m · 37 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 Oxford.
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
132 mi · 02h 24m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cleveland and Showers And Thunderstorms near Oxford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cleveland to Oxford?
The road trip is about 251.7 miles (405.1 km) and usually takes 04h 57m 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?
Westerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.8 miles from Cleveland and 126 miles from Oxford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 211.2 miles (339.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.5 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 7:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.90 one way or $65.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cleveland and Showers And Thunderstorms near Oxford.
Stop Ideas Near Westerville
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 Westerville.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Oxford. Straight-line distance: 211.22 mi (339.93 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 Oxford
City in Butler County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 23,535 |
| Coordinates | 39.5070000, -84.7452300 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oxford (-84.74523, 39.507)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 405 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 08m |
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 | $32.90 | $65.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $37.67 | $75.34 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $42.54 | $85.07 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $38.22 | $76.44 |
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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