How far is Cleveland, OH from Richwood, OH?
The driving distance from Cleveland, OH to Richwood, OH is about 134 miles (215.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111.7 miles (179.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 27m 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 43m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cleveland and Richwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland and Richwood.
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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 left to continue on I 71 South: Columbus
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right
7.3 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right
88.1 mi · 1 hr 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 95: Fredericktown, Mount Gilead
1436 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto State Route 95
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Route 95
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Turn left onto Russell Road
5 mi · 8 min · Russell Road
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Turn straight onto United States Highway 42
2.8 mi · 4 min · United States Highway 42
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Continue on Gilead Street
2599 ft · 44 sec · Gilead Street
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Continue on East Main Street
5.1 mi · 8 min · East Main Street
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Turn right
1.1 km · 54 sec
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Turn straight onto Waldo-Ashley Road
3 mi · 4 min · Waldo-Ashley Road
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Continue on Waldo-Fulton Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Waldo-Fulton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Columbus-Sandusky Road South
1111 ft · 23 sec · Columbus-Sandusky Road South
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Marion Street
2726 ft · 54 sec · North Marion Street
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Continue on Waldo-Delaware Road
1331 ft · 29 sec · Waldo-Delaware Road
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Turn right onto Prospect-Mt Vernon Road West
5.4 mi · 7 min · Prospect-Mt Vernon Road West
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Continue on Water Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Water Street
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Continue on Prospect-Mt Vernon Road West
1.5 mi · 2 min · Prospect-Mt Vernon Road West
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Turn left onto Marion-Marysville Road
1.1 km · 57 sec · Marion-Marysville Road
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Turn right
3.7 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto North Franklin Street
115 m · 12 sec · North Franklin Street
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Turn right onto West Ottawa Street
26 m · 2 sec · West Ottawa Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Ottawa Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cleveland and Richwood.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 71 South
Keep slight right
88.1 mi · 01h 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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Cleveland and Chance Rain Showers near Richwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cleveland to Richwood?
The road trip is about 134 miles (215.6 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?
Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.9 miles from Cleveland and 67 miles from Richwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111.7 miles (179.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 1:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.52 one way or $35.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Cleveland and Chance Rain Showers near Richwood.
Stop Ideas Near Ashland
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 Ashland.
Elyria
Sandusky
Cleveland Lakefront station
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Richwood. Straight-line distance: 111.7 mi (179.77 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 Richwood
Village in Ohio, United States
| Population | 2,554 |
| Coordinates | 40.4264500, -83.2968600 |
| Altitude | 290 |
| Country | United States |
End: Richwood (-83.29686, 40.42645)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 216 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $17.52 | $35.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $20.06 | $40.13 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $22.66 | $45.31 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $20.36 | $40.72 |
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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