How far is Cleveland, OH from Ravenna, OH?

The driving distance from Cleveland, OH to Ravenna, OH is about 39.8 miles (64 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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
39.77 mi
00h 56m
Flight
33.34 mi
53.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.34 mi
Kilometers
53.65 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.77 mi
Kilometers
64 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ravenna
Tue, May 12, 8:51 PM EDT
Return by in Cleveland
Tue, May 12, 9:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleveland
2026-05-12T19:54
Arrive Ravenna
Tue, May 12, 8:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 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
Northfield
OH

Village in Summit County, Ohio

From Cleveland
19.9 mi
00h 28m
To Ravenna
19.9 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S
Destination
64°F
Tuesday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    94 m · 11 sec · East Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Outerbelt East Freeway
20.9 mi · 53%
Outerbelt South Freeway
8.19 mi · 21%
Willow Freeway
5.31 mi · 13%
Cleveland Road
1.89 mi · 5%
I 480 East
0.88 mi · 2%
Ontario Street
0.78 mi · 2%
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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
33.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Northfield
00h 28m from Cleveland
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cleveland and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Ravenna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.8 miles (64 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Northfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Cleveland and 19.9 miles from Ravenna.

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

The direct path is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.19 one way or $10.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cleveland and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Ravenna.

Stop Ideas Near Northfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Northfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cleveland City Hall
Scenic stop 14.3 mi away

Cleveland City Hall

Cleveland , OH
601 Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland, OH 44114
Rating 3.6/5 63 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
Parma City Hall
Meeting point 11.8 mi away

Parma City Hall

Cleveland , OH
6611 Ridge Rd, Cleveland, OH 44129
Rating 3.4/5 27 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Northfield.

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

23 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

48 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

59 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

100 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Ravenna. Straight-line distance: 33.34 mi (53.65 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
Ravenna

#2 Ravenna

City in Portage County, Ohio, United States

Population9,246
Coordinates41.1575600, -81.2420500
Altitude345
CountryUnited States
Start: Cleveland (-81.69541, 41.4995)
End: Ravenna (-81.24205, 41.15756)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.4 gal
5.31 L · about $5.19
Round trip
$10.37
2.8 gal · 10.62 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.9 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $5.19 $10.37
Mid-grade $4.24 $5.94 $11.88
Premium $4.79 $6.71 $13.41
Diesel $4.30 $6.03 $12.05

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Cleveland and Ravenna. The current time is 19:54:27.

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.