How far is Cleveland, OH from Powell, OH?
The driving distance from Cleveland, OH to Powell, OH is about 101.2 miles (162.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.5 miles (132.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m 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 02h 11m.
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.
Town in Ohio, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cleveland and Powell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland and Powell.
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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 right to continue on State Route 21
28.7 mi · 35 min · State Route 21
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Turn straight
9.8 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit right
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left
15.7 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 36: Port Washington, Newcomerstown
1622 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left
62 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
7 mi · 9 min
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Turn right
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn slight left onto Township Road 172B
1.5 mi · 6 min · Township Road 172B
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Township Road 172
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cleveland and Powell.
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 21
Keep slight right to continue on State Route 21
28.7 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Cleveland and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Powell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cleveland to Powell?
The road trip is about 101.2 miles (162.8 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?
Massillon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.6 miles from Cleveland and 50.6 miles from Powell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82.5 miles (132.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 2:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.23 one way or $26.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Cleveland and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Powell.
Stop Ideas Near Massillon
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 Massillon.
Alliance
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Powell. Straight-line distance: 82.47 mi (132.72 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 Powell
City in Ohio, United States
| Population | 13,393 |
| Coordinates | 40.3059000, -81.7017900 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
End: Powell (-81.70179, 40.3059)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 163 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $13.23 | $26.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $15.14 | $30.29 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $17.10 | $34.20 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $15.37 | $30.73 |
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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