How far is Cleveland, OH from Sidney, OH?
The driving distance from Cleveland, OH to Sidney, OH is about 194 miles (312.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 153.5 miles (247 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 37m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 48m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cleveland and Sidney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland and Sidney.
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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 left to continue on I 71 South: Columbus
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right
7.3 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right
108.4 mi · 1 hr 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 36, SR 37: Sunbury, Delaware
1921 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto State Route 37 East
5.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 37 East
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Continue on Sunbury Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Sunbury Road
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Continue on East William Street
2.4 mi · 3 min · East William Street
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Continue on Marysville Road
14.3 mi · 16 min · Marysville Road
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Take the exit slight right
24.4 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 540: Bellefontaine
1712 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto East Sandusky Avenue
3.5 mi · 6 min · East Sandusky Avenue
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Continue on State Route 47
6.4 mi · 9 min · State Route 47
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 47
35 m · 2 sec · State Route 47
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 47
7.2 mi · 10 min · State Route 47
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Continue on Baker Road
3023 ft · 52 sec · Baker Road
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Turn left
8.9 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto North Ohio Avenue
899 ft · 25 sec · North Ohio Avenue
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Turn left onto East Court Street
89 m · 8 sec · East Court Street
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Turn right
21 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cleveland and Sidney.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 71 South
Keep slight right
108 mi · 01h 57m
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.
Sunny leaving Cleveland and Mostly Sunny near Sidney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cleveland to Sidney?
The road trip is about 194 miles (312.2 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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?
Chesterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.9 miles from Cleveland and 97.1 miles from Sidney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 153.5 miles (247 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.5 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 9:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.34 one way or $50.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cleveland and Mostly Sunny near Sidney.
Stop Ideas Near Chesterville
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 Chesterville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Sidney. Straight-line distance: 153.48 mi (247.01 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 Sidney
City in Ohio, United States
| Population | 20,301 |
| Coordinates | 40.2842200, -84.1555000 |
| Altitude | 290 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sidney (-84.1555, 40.28422)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 312 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $25.34 | $50.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $29.02 | $58.03 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $32.76 | $65.53 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $29.44 | $58.88 |
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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