How far is Cleveland, OH from Randolph, OH?

The driving distance from Cleveland, OH to Randolph, OH is about 48.5 miles (78 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.7 miles (63.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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
48.49 mi
01h 11m
Flight
39.73 mi
63.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.73 mi
Kilometers
63.94 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.49 mi
Kilometers
78.03 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Randolph
Thu, Apr 23, 4:57 AM EDT
Return by in Cleveland
Thu, Apr 23, 6:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleveland
2026-04-23T03:46
Arrive Randolph
Thu, Apr 23, 4:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:08 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
Twinsburg
OH

City in Ohio

From Cleveland
24.2 mi
00h 35m
To Randolph
24.2 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.3 km · 2 min · Ontario Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Orange Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Orange Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 77 South, I 490: Akron

    1103 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Willow Freeway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Willow Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 480: Youngstown, Toledo

    1374 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 480 East: Youngstown

    1.4 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway

    5.6 mi · 7 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt South Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt East Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    1418 ft · 20 sec · Outerbelt East Freeway

  15. 15

    Continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    12.5 mi · 15 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  16. 16

    Continue on Ravenna

    7.1 mi · 12 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Cleveland Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Cleveland Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Highland Avenue

    920 ft · 29 sec · West Highland Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Chestnut Street

    928 ft · 28 sec · North Chestnut Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    139 m · 20 sec · East Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Prospect Street

    3 mi · 5 min · South Prospect Street

  22. 22

    Merge slight right

    5.7 mi · 9 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Waterloo Road

    22 m · 2 sec · Waterloo Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Waterloo Road

Car Route Details

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

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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Outerbelt East Freeway
13.8 mi · 29%
South Prospect Street
8.68 mi · 18%
Outerbelt South Freeway
8.19 mi · 17%
Ravenna
7.08 mi · 15%
Willow Freeway
5.31 mi · 11%
Cleveland Road
1.89 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Outerbelt East Freeway

Continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

12.5 mi · 00h 15m

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
01h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
39.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Twinsburg
00h 35m from Cleveland
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cleveland and Mostly Sunny near Randolph.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 48.5 miles (78 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Twinsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from Cleveland and 24.2 miles from Randolph.

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

The direct path is about 39.7 miles (63.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.34 one way or $12.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cleveland and Mostly Sunny near Randolph.

Stop Ideas Near Twinsburg

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

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

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

30 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

52 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

55 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

108 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Randolph. Straight-line distance: 39.73 mi (63.94 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
Randolph

#2 Randolph

Township in Portage County, Ohio

Population5,298
Coordinates41.0328400, -81.2484400
Altitude351
CountryUnited States
Start: Cleveland (-81.69541, 41.4995)
End: Randolph (-81.24844, 41.03284)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.71 gal
6.48 L · about $6.34
Round trip
$12.67
3.42 gal · 12.96 L
Estimated CO2
15.2 kg one way
Round trip: 30.4 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $6.34 $12.67
Mid-grade $4.24 $7.25 $14.51
Premium $4.79 $8.19 $16.38
Diesel $4.30 $7.36 $14.72

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cleveland and Randolph. The current time is 03:46:18.

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.