How far is Cleveland, OH from Polk, OH?
The driving distance from Cleveland, OH to Polk, OH is about 62.5 miles (100.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.9 miles (75.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in and county seat of Medina County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cleveland and Polk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland and Polk.
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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
41.2 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 539: Congress, West Salem
1264 ft · 36 sec
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Turn sharp right onto Congress Road
1471 ft · 33 sec · Congress Road
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Turn left onto Ruff Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Ruff Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Elyria Road
1 mi · 1 min · North Elyria Road
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Continue on South Main Street
781 ft · 25 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Equity Street
1927 ft · 1 min · Equity Street
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Turn right onto Flemming Road
72 m · 11 sec · Flemming Road
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Turn left onto West Buckeye Street
76 m · 4 sec · West Buckeye Street
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Continue on Rainbow Highway
1109 ft · 20 sec · Rainbow Highway
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Turn right onto Wiley Road
2868 ft · 1 min · Wiley Road
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Continue on County Road 620
4.6 mi · 6 min · County Road 620
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Turn left
2 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto West Congress Street
61 m · 9 sec · West Congress Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Congress Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cleveland and Polk.
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
41.2 mi · 00h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Cleveland and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Polk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cleveland to Polk?
The road trip is about 62.5 miles (100.6 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Medina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.3 miles from Cleveland and 31.3 miles from Polk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.9 miles (75.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 3:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.19 one way or $16.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Cleveland and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Polk.
Stop Ideas Near Medina
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 Medina.
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Alliance
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Polk. Straight-line distance: 46.91 mi (75.5 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 Polk
Human settlement in Ashland County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 1,935 |
| Coordinates | 40.9445000, -82.2154400 |
| Altitude | 387 |
| Country | United States |
End: Polk (-82.21544, 40.9445)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 101 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $8.19 | $16.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $9.37 | $18.75 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $10.59 | $21.17 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $9.51 | $19.02 |
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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