How far is Cleveland, OH from Somerset, OH?

The driving distance from Cleveland, OH to Somerset, OH is about 150.6 miles (242.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.1 miles (194.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 21m 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
150.63 mi
03h 10m
Flight
121.12 mi
194.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.12 mi
Kilometers
194.92 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.63 mi
Kilometers
242.41 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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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 03h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerset
Sun, May 31, 3:17 AM EDT
Return by in Cleveland
Sun, May 31, 6:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleveland
2026-05-31T00:06
Arrive Somerset
Sun, May 31, 3:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:38 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
Lucas
OH

Village in Richland County, Ohio

From Cleveland
75.3 mi
01h 35m
To Somerset
75.3 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NE
Destination
75°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2378 ft · 1 min · Ontario Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto I 90 West, SR 10 West

    109 m · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West

    2957 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Innerbelt

    2935 ft · 45 sec · Innerbelt

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South: Columbus

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    7.3 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    69.9 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 13: Bellville, Mansfield

    2565 ft · 57 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    23.3 mi · 28 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Chestnut Street

    642 ft · 26 sec · West Chestnut Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Mulberry Street

    1728 ft · 38 sec · North Mulberry Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Phillips Drive

    115 m · 5 sec · Phillips Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1339 ft · 20 sec · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Newark Road

    10.1 mi · 16 min · Newark Road

  19. 19

    Continue on North Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Mount Vernon Road

    12.6 mi · 18 min · Mount Vernon Road

  21. 21

    Continue on North 4th Street

    141 m · 8 sec · North 4th Street

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Church Street Roundabout

    28 m · 2 sec · North 4th Street

  23. 23

    Exit the rotary onto North 4th Street

    142 m · 8 sec · North 4th Street

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street Roundabout

    29 m · 2 sec · West Main Street Roundabout

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street Roundabout

    39 m · 2 sec · West Main Street Roundabout

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto South 4th Street

    2476 ft · 42 sec · South 4th Street

  27. 27

    Continue on West National Drive

    1089 ft · 27 sec · West National Drive

  28. 28

    Turn slight left onto Jacksontown Road

    18.9 mi · 28 min · Jacksontown Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Somerset-Thornville Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Somerset-Thornville Road

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto South Columbus Street

    149 m · 15 sec · South Columbus Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto East Sheridan Avenue

    149 m · 21 sec · East Sheridan Avenue

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Sheridan Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
32 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
78.4 mi · 52%
Jacksontown Road
18.9 mi · 13%
Mount Vernon Road
12.6 mi · 8%
Newark Road
10.1 mi · 7%
Somerset-Thornville Road
2.17 mi · 1%
North Main Street
1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Keep slight right

69.9 mi · 01h 16m

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
03h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.5 mi
121.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lucas
01h 35m from Cleveland
Leave By
10:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cleveland and Sunny near Somerset.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 150.6 miles (242.4 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?

Lucas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.3 miles from Cleveland and 75.3 miles from Somerset.

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

The direct path is about 121.1 miles (194.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 10:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.71 one way or $39.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cleveland and Sunny near Somerset.

Stop Ideas Near Lucas

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

79 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

86 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
BUS

Columbus, OH

96 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

107 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 121.12 mi (194.92 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
Somerset

#2 Somerset

Village in Ohio, United States

Population1,465
Coordinates39.8070100, -82.2970900
Altitude330
CountryUnited States
Start: Cleveland (-81.69541, 41.4995)
End: Somerset (-82.29709, 39.80701)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 242 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.32 gal
20.12 L · about $19.71
Round trip
$39.42
10.64 gal · 40.24 L
Estimated CO2
47.3 kg one way
Round trip: 94.6 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $19.71 $39.42
Mid-grade $4.24 $22.57 $45.13
Premium $4.79 $25.48 $50.97
Diesel $4.30 $22.90 $45.79

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Cleveland and Somerset. The current time is 00:06:26.

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.