How far is Cleveland, OH from Port Clinton, OH?
The driving distance from Cleveland, OH to Port Clinton, OH is about 76.9 miles (123.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.3 miles (103.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.
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 Lorain County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cleveland and Port Clinton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland and Port Clinton.
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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 right to continue on I 90 East, I 71 South, SR 176 South
26.2 mi · 32 min
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Keep slight right to continue on State Route 2
46.7 mi · 51 min · State Route 2
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 163: Port Clinton
1943 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight left
1859 ft · 45 sec
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Turn straight onto East Perry Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Perry Street
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Turn left onto Adams Street
651 ft · 33 sec · Adams Street
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Turn right onto East 2nd Street
8 m · 1 sec · East 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cleveland and Port Clinton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Route 2
Keep slight right to continue on State Route 2
46.7 mi · 00h 51m
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 Partly Sunny near Port Clinton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cleveland to Port Clinton?
The road trip is about 76.9 miles (123.8 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?
Vermilion-on-the-Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.4 miles from Cleveland and 38.5 miles from Port Clinton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.3 miles (103.5 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 3:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.08 one way or $20.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Cleveland and Partly Sunny near Port Clinton.
Stop Ideas Near Vermilion-on-the-Lake
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 Vermilion-on-the-Lake.
Elyria
Sandusky
Cleveland Lakefront station
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Port Clinton. Straight-line distance: 64.29 mi (103.46 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 Port Clinton
City in Ohio, United States
| Population | 6,133 |
| Coordinates | 41.5120000, -82.9376900 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| Country | United States |
End: Port Clinton (-82.93769, 41.512)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 124 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $10.08 | $20.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $11.54 | $23.08 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $13.03 | $26.06 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $11.71 | $23.41 |
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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