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.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
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.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Township in Guernsey County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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
Start on Frankfort Avenue
48 m · 12 sec · Frankfort Avenue
-
2
Turn left onto West 3rd Street
103 m · 17 sec · West 3rd Street
-
3
Turn left onto West Superior Avenue
96 m · 15 sec · West Superior Avenue
-
4
Turn right onto West Roadway
153 m · 23 sec · West Roadway
-
5
Turn right onto Ontario Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Ontario Street
-
6
Continue on Orange Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Orange Avenue
-
7
Take the ramp straight toward I 77 South, I 490: Akron
1103 ft · 27 sec
-
8
Merge slight left onto Willow Freeway
26 mi · 32 min · Willow Freeway
-
9
Keep slight right to continue on State Route 21
28.7 mi · 35 min · State Route 21
-
10
Turn straight
9.8 mi · 16 min
-
11
Continue straight
3 mi · 4 min
-
12
Take the exit right
6.6 mi · 8 min
-
13
Keep slight left
91.8 mi · 1 hr 38 min
-
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Downtown Parkersburg
1835 ft · 45 sec
-
15
Turn right onto Corridor D
10.2 mi · 12 min · Corridor D
-
16
Keep slight left to continue on US 50 West, SR 32 West, SR 7 South: Athens, Pomeroy
1 km · 1 min
-
17
Merge slight left onto SR 7
26.4 mi · 31 min · SR 7
-
18
Take the exit right
6.3 mi · 8 min
-
19
Turn right onto OH State Route 124
3.2 mi · 4 min · OH State Route 124
-
20
Continue on Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street
-
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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Center.
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Rutland. Straight-line distance: 171.11 mi (275.37 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 Rutland
Village in Meigs County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 412 |
| Coordinates | 39.0453600, -82.1304200 |
| Altitude | 175 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rutland (-82.13042, 39.04536)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 347 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.