How far is Cleveland, OH from Penfield, OH?

The driving distance from Cleveland, OH to Penfield, OH is about 39 miles (62.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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
38.97 mi
00h 55m
Flight
31.79 mi
51.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.79 mi
Kilometers
51.16 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.97 mi
Kilometers
62.71 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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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 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Penfield
Tue, May 26, 1:36 AM EDT
Return by in Cleveland
Tue, May 26, 2:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleveland
2026-05-26T00:40
Arrive Penfield
Tue, May 26, 1:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 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
North Ridgeville
OH

City in Lorain County, Ohio, United States

From Cleveland
19.4 mi
00h 27m
To Penfield
19.5 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Berea Freeway

    3062 ft · 38 sec · Berea Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 480 West: Toledo

    3118 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway

    8.3 mi · 10 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on State Route 10

    6 mi · 7 min · State Route 10

  15. 15

    Continue on Route 20/State Route 301

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Route 20/State Route 301

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 301 South: LaGrange Road, LaGrange

    1249 ft · 38 sec · State Route 301

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Lagrange Road

    101 m · 7 sec · Lagrange Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Lattasburg-Elyria Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Lattasburg-Elyria Road

  19. 19

    Continue on North Center Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Center Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Center Street

    62 m · 6 sec · South Center Street

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto South Center Street

    3267 ft · 1 min · South Center Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Lattasburg-Elyria Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Lattasburg-Elyria Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Medina-Norwalk Road

    12 m · 1 sec · Medina-Norwalk Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Medina-Norwalk Road

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lattasburg-Elyria Road
8.68 mi · 22%
I 71 South
8.55 mi · 22%
Outerbelt South Freeway
8.29 mi · 21%
State Route 10
6.01 mi · 15%
Route 20/State Route 301
2.39 mi · 6%
North Center Street
1.03 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Outerbelt South Freeway

Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway

8.29 mi · 00h 10m

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
31.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Ridgeville
00h 27m from Cleveland
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Cleveland and Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny near Penfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39 miles (62.7 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

North Ridgeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Cleveland and 19.5 miles from Penfield.

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

The direct path is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.08 one way or $10.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Cleveland and Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny near Penfield.

Stop Ideas Near North Ridgeville

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

7 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

30 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Sandusky

59 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Alliance

93 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Penfield. Straight-line distance: 31.79 mi (51.16 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
Penfield

#2 Penfield

Township in Lorain County, Ohio

Population1,814
Coordinates41.1686600, -82.1212600
Altitude258
CountryUnited States
Start: Cleveland (-81.69541, 41.4995)
End: Penfield (-82.12126, 41.16866)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.2 L · about $5.08
Round trip
$10.15
2.74 gal · 10.4 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $5.08 $10.15
Mid-grade $4.24 $5.81 $11.62
Premium $4.79 $6.56 $13.12
Diesel $4.30 $5.90 $11.79

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Cleveland and Penfield. The current time is 00:40:29.

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.