How far is Cleveland, OH from Sheffield, OH?
The driving distance from Cleveland, OH to Sheffield, OH is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cleveland and Sheffield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland and Sheffield.
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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 right to continue on I 90 East, I 71 South, SR 176 South
22.4 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 254: Avon, Sheffield Village
1333 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Detroit Road
1 km · 1 min · Detroit Road
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Turn right onto East River Road
18 m · 2 sec · East River Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East River Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cleveland and Sheffield.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 90 East
Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East, I 71 South, SR 176 South
22.4 mi · 00h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Cleveland and Sunny near Sheffield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cleveland to Sheffield?
The road trip is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bay Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Cleveland and 12.6 miles from Sheffield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.30 one way or $6.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cleveland and Sunny near Sheffield.
Stop Ideas Near Bay Village
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cleveland City Hall
Parma City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bay Village.
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Sandusky
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Sheffield. Straight-line distance: 21.45 mi (34.52 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 Sheffield
Village in Ohio, United States
| Population | 3,631 |
| Coordinates | 41.4211500, -82.0962600 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sheffield (-82.09626, 41.42115)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $3.30 | $6.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $3.78 | $7.55 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $4.26 | $8.53 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $3.83 | $7.66 |
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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