How far is Cleveland, OH from Rutland, OH?

The driving distance from Cleveland, OH to Rutland, OH is about 215.9 miles (347.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171.1 miles (275.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
215.91 mi
04h 15m
Flight
171.11 mi
275.37 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.11 mi
Kilometers
275.37 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
215.91 mi
Kilometers
347.47 km
Drive Time
04h 15m

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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 04h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rutland
Thu, Apr 16, 8:18 PM EDT
Return by in Cleveland
Fri, Apr 17, 12:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleveland
2026-04-16T16:03
Arrive Rutland
Thu, Apr 16, 8:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cleveland
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Center
OH

Township in Guernsey County, Ohio

From Cleveland
108 mi
02h 07m
To Rutland
107.9 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    26 mi · 32 min · Willow Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on State Route 21

    28.7 mi · 35 min · State Route 21

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    9.8 mi · 16 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit right

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    91.8 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Downtown Parkersburg

    1835 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Corridor D

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Corridor D

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 West, SR 32 West, SR 7 South: Athens, Pomeroy

    1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto SR 7

    26.4 mi · 31 min · SR 7

  18. 18

    Take the exit right

    6.3 mi · 8 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto OH State Route 124

    3.2 mi · 4 min · OH State Route 124

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 21
130 mi · 60%
SR 7
32.8 mi · 15%
Willow Freeway
26 mi · 12%
Corridor D
10.2 mi · 5%
OH State Route 124
3.24 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.92 mi
Longest Stretch

State Route 21

Keep slight left

91.8 mi · 01h 38m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.8 mi
171.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Center
02h 07m from Cleveland
Leave By
8:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Cleveland and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rutland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 215.9 miles (347.5 km) and usually takes 04h 15m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108 miles from Cleveland and 107.9 miles from Rutland.

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

The direct path is about 171.1 miles (275.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.23 one way or $56.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Center

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

102 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Rutland. Straight-line distance: 171.11 mi (275.37 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
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#2 Rutland

Village in Meigs County, Ohio, United States

Population412
Coordinates39.0453600, -82.1304200
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Start: Cleveland (-81.69541, 41.4995)
End: Rutland (-82.13042, 39.04536)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 347 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.62 gal
28.84 L · about $28.23
Round trip
$56.46
15.24 gal · 57.68 L
Estimated CO2
67.7 kg one way
Round trip: 135.4 kg / 299 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $28.23 $56.46
Mid-grade $4.24 $32.32 $64.65
Premium $4.79 $36.50 $73.00
Diesel $4.30 $32.80 $65.59

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Cleveland and Rutland. The current time is 16:03:12.

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.