How far is Cleveland, OH from Rush Creek, OH?

The driving distance from Cleveland, OH to Rush Creek, OH is about 151.1 miles (243.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.8 miles (215.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
151.14 mi
02h 55m
Flight
133.82 mi
215.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.82 mi
Kilometers
215.37 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.14 mi
Kilometers
243.24 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rush Creek
Sun, Apr 19, 12:59 AM EDT
Return by in Cleveland
Sun, Apr 19, 3:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleveland
2026-04-18T22:04
Arrive Rush Creek
Sun, Apr 19, 12:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:40 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
Lucas
OH

Village in Richland County, Ohio

From Cleveland
75.6 mi
01h 27m
To Rush Creek
75.6 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
15 mph W
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland and Rush Creek.

  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

    2378 ft · 1 min · Ontario Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto I 90 West, SR 10 West

    109 m · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West

    2957 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Innerbelt

    2935 ft · 45 sec · Innerbelt

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South: Columbus

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    7.3 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    132.3 mi · 2 hr 24 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on South Innerbelt

    1.5 km · 1 min · South Innerbelt

  13. 13

    Continue on West Freeway

    2809 ft · 44 sec · West Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Mound Street

    1648 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Mound Street

    1339 ft · 35 sec · West Mound Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Harrisburg Pike

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Harrisburg Pike

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Alkire Road

    1 km · 1 min · Alkire Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Big Run South Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Big Run South Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Demorest Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Demorest Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Basswood Avenue

    928 ft · 37 sec · Basswood Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Magnolia Street

    95 m · 13 sec · Magnolia Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Marsol Avenue

    119 m · 13 sec · Marsol Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Marsol Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
141 mi · 93%
Harrisburg Pike
2.7 mi · 2%
Big Run South Road
2.05 mi · 1%
South Innerbelt
0.95 mi · 1%
Demorest Road
0.68 mi
Alkire Road
0.65 mi
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Keep slight right

132 mi · 02h 24m

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
02h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
133.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lucas
01h 27m from Cleveland
Leave By
12:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cleveland and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Rush Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cleveland to Rush Creek?

The road trip is about 151.1 miles (243.2 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Lucas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.6 miles from Cleveland and 75.6 miles from Rush Creek.

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

The direct path is about 133.8 miles (215.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 12:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.75 one way or $39.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cleveland and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Rush Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Lucas

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

79 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

86 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
BUS

Columbus, OH

96 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

107 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Rush Creek. Straight-line distance: 133.82 mi (215.37 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
Rush Creek

#2 Rush Creek

Township in Fairfield County, Ohio

Population4,104
Coordinates39.8876400, -83.1120300
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Start: Cleveland (-81.69541, 41.4995)
End: Rush Creek (-83.11203, 39.88764)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 243 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.33 gal
20.19 L · about $19.75
Round trip
$39.50
10.66 gal · 40.38 L
Estimated CO2
47.4 kg one way
Round trip: 94.7 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $19.75 $39.50
Mid-grade $4.24 $22.61 $45.22
Premium $4.79 $25.53 $51.06
Diesel $4.30 $22.94 $45.88

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Cleveland and Rush Creek. The current time is 22:04:12.

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.