How far is Cleveland, OH from Pataskala, OH?

The driving distance from Cleveland, OH to Pataskala, OH is about 142 miles (228.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.8 miles (186.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m 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
141.98 mi
02h 46m
Flight
115.85 mi
186.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.85 mi
Kilometers
186.45 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.98 mi
Kilometers
228.5 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pataskala
Thu, Apr 23, 12:40 PM EDT
Return by in Cleveland
Thu, Apr 23, 3:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleveland
2026-04-23T09:53
Arrive Pataskala
Thu, Apr 23, 12:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:56 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mifflin
OH

Human settlement in Ashland County, Ohio, United States of America

From Cleveland
71 mi
01h 23m
To Pataskala
71 mi
01h 23m

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
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    98.9 mi · 1 hr 47 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 61: Sunbury, Mount Gilead

    1427 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto State Route 61

    4.6 mi · 6 min · State Route 61

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 61

    83 m · 5 sec · State Route 61

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 61

    4.3 mi · 6 min · State Route 61

  16. 16

    Continue on Columbus Street

    2367 ft · 1 min · Columbus Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Cherry Street

    791 ft · 16 sec · Cherry Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Morning Street

    126 m · 5 sec · Morning Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Granville Street

    10.6 mi · 12 min · Granville Street

  20. 20

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Johnstown-Alexandria Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Johnstown-Alexandria Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Hazelton Etna Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Hazelton Etna Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Hazelton-Etna Road Northwest

    1854 ft · 33 sec · Hazelton-Etna Road Northwest

  24. 24

    Continue on Hazelton-Etna Road Southwest

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Hazelton-Etna Road Southwest

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East Broad Street

    602 ft · 11 sec · East Broad Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    2776 ft · 52 sec · South Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto East Depot Street

    70 m · 16 sec · East Depot Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Jefferson Street

    9 m · 1 sec · Jefferson Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jefferson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
107 mi · 76%
Granville Street
10.6 mi · 7%
State Route 61
8.93 mi · 6%
Hazelton-Etna Road Southwest
4.79 mi · 3%
Hazelton Etna Road
3.36 mi · 2%
Johnstown-Alexandria Road
1.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Keep slight right

98.9 mi · 01h 47m

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
02h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.2 mi
115.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mifflin
01h 23m from Cleveland
Leave By
12:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cleveland and Sunny near Pataskala.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 142 miles (228.5 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?

Mifflin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71 miles from Cleveland and 71 miles from Pataskala.

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

The direct path is about 115.8 miles (186.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.2 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 12:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.56 one way or $37.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cleveland and Sunny near Pataskala.

Stop Ideas Near Mifflin

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

70 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

80 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

99 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
BUS

Columbus, OH

105 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Pataskala. Straight-line distance: 115.85 mi (186.45 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
Pataskala

#2 Pataskala

City in Licking County, Ohio, United States

Population16,010
Coordinates39.9956200, -82.6743300
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Start: Cleveland (-81.69541, 41.4995)
End: Pataskala (-82.67433, 39.99562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 229 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.01 gal
18.97 L · about $18.56
Round trip
$37.12
10.02 gal · 37.94 L
Estimated CO2
44.5 kg one way
Round trip: 89 kg / 196 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $18.56 $37.12
Mid-grade $4.24 $21.25 $42.50
Premium $4.79 $24.00 $48.00
Diesel $4.30 $21.56 $43.13

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 Pataskala. The current time is 09:53:29.

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.