How far is Cleveland, OH from Saint Clairsville, OH?

The driving distance from Cleveland, OH to Saint Clairsville, OH is about 126.6 miles (203.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.5 miles (171.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m 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
126.67 mi
02h 49m
Flight
106.5 mi
171.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.5 mi
Kilometers
171.39 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.67 mi
Kilometers
203.85 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Clairsville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:47 AM EDT
Return by in Cleveland
Sun, Apr 19, 8:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleveland
2026-04-19T02:58
Arrive Saint Clairsville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:52 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
Beach City
OH

Human settlement in Stark County, Ohio, United States of America

From Cleveland
63.3 mi
01h 24m
To Saint Clairsville
63.3 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph W
Destination
54°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland and Saint Clairsville.

  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 right

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit straight toward US 36, US 250, SR 800: Dennison-Cadiz, Newcomerstown

    566 ft · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 250 East, SR 800 South: Cadiz-Dennison

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn left

    21.4 mi · 30 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Deersville Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Deersville Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on West Market Street

    812 ft · 18 sec · West Market Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    962 ft · 22 sec · South Main Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Street

    23 m · 2 sec · South Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Saint Clair Avenue

    1161 ft · 20 sec · Saint Clair Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Cadiz-New Athens Road

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Cadiz-New Athens Road

  23. 23

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Saint Clairsville-New Athens Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Saint Clairsville-New Athens Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Fairpoint New Athens Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Fairpoint New Athens Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Provident Fairpoint Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Provident Fairpoint Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Maple Avenue

    2410 ft · 40 sec · Maple Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on Newell Avenue

    597 ft · 12 sec · Newell Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right onto North Marietta Street

    129 m · 14 sec · North Marietta Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    834 ft · 14 sec · East Main Street

  32. 32

    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 Saint Clairsville.

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
32 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 21
48.2 mi · 38%
Willow Freeway
26 mi · 21%
Cadiz-New Athens Road
5.89 mi · 5%
Fairpoint New Athens Road
3.67 mi · 3%
Provident Fairpoint Road
2.43 mi · 2%
US 250 East
1.7 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Route 21

Keep slight right to continue on State Route 21

28.7 mi · 00h 35m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.1 mi
106.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beach City
01h 24m from Cleveland
Leave By
12:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Cleveland and Mostly Sunny near Saint Clairsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cleveland to Saint Clairsville?

The road trip is about 126.6 miles (203.8 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

Beach City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.3 miles from Cleveland and 63.3 miles from Saint Clairsville.

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

The direct path is about 106.5 miles (171.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 12:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.56 one way or $33.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Cleveland and Mostly Sunny near Saint Clairsville.

Stop Ideas Near Beach City

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

51 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

91 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

95 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Saint Clairsville. Straight-line distance: 106.5 mi (171.39 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
Saint Clairsville

#2 Saint Clairsville

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population5,085
Coordinates40.0806300, -80.9000900
Altitude388
CountryUnited States
Start: Cleveland (-81.69541, 41.4995)
End: Saint Clairsville (-80.90009, 40.08063)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 204 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.47 gal
16.92 L · about $16.56
Round trip
$33.12
8.94 gal · 33.84 L
Estimated CO2
39.7 kg one way
Round trip: 79.4 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $16.56 $33.12
Mid-grade $4.24 $18.96 $37.92
Premium $4.79 $21.41 $42.82
Diesel $4.30 $19.24 $38.48

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 Saint Clairsville. The current time is 02:58:21.

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.