How far is Cleveland, OH from Portage Lakes, OH?
The driving distance from Cleveland, OH to Portage Lakes, OH is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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 00h 55m.
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.
Township in Summit County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cleveland and Portage Lakes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland and Portage Lakes.
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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
1.3 km · 2 min · Ontario Street
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Continue on Orange Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Orange Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 77 South, I 490: Akron
1103 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Willow Freeway
26 mi · 32 min · Willow Freeway
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Keep slight left
7.1 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 West: Canton
2060 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kenmore Expressway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 277 East, US 224 East: Canton
2875 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward South Main Street
2221 ft · 58 sec
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto West Ingleside Drive
834 ft · 39 sec · West Ingleside Drive
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Turn right onto Sauer Drive
103 m · 15 sec · Sauer Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sauer Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cleveland and Portage Lakes.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Willow Freeway
Merge slight left onto Willow Freeway
26 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Cleveland and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Portage Lakes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cleveland to Portage Lakes?
The road trip is about 41.1 miles (66.1 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?
Richfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Cleveland and 20.5 miles from Portage Lakes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.37 one way or $10.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Cleveland and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Portage Lakes.
Stop Ideas Near Richfield
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 Richfield.
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Alliance
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Portage Lakes. Straight-line distance: 35.11 mi (56.51 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 Portage Lakes
Census-designated place in Summit County, Ohio
| Population | 6,968 |
| Coordinates | 41.0072800, -81.5270600 |
| Altitude | 321 |
| Country | United States |
End: Portage Lakes (-81.52706, 41.00728)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.37 | $10.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $6.15 | $12.30 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $6.95 | $13.89 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $6.24 | $12.48 |
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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