How far is Cleveland, OH from South Russell, OH?
The driving distance from Cleveland, OH to South Russell, OH is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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 41m.
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
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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 South Russell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland and South Russell.
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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
1.3 km · 2 min · Ontario Street
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Continue on Orange Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Orange Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 77 South, I 490: Akron
1103 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Willow Freeway
5.3 mi · 7 min · Willow Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 480: Youngstown, Toledo
1374 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 480 East: Youngstown
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway
5.6 mi · 7 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Outerbelt South Freeway
2270 ft · 32 sec · Outerbelt South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Miles Road, North Randall, Bedford Heights
1362 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Miles Road
5.5 mi · 12 min · Miles Road
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Turn slight left onto Bentleyville Road
2486 ft · 1 min · Bentleyville Road
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Continue on Bentleyville Road
2813 ft · 1 min · Bentleyville Road
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Continue on West Orange Street
3230 ft · 2 min · West Orange Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Mill Street
586 ft · 20 sec · Mill Street
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Continue on Cleveland Street
1494 ft · 52 sec · Cleveland Street
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Turn left onto Bell Street
2451 ft · 1 min · Bell Street
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Continue on Bell Road
2601 ft · 1 min · Bell Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bell Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cleveland and South Russell.
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.
Outerbelt South Freeway
Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway
5.58 mi · 00h 07m
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 South Russell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cleveland to South Russell?
The road trip is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Maple Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Cleveland and 11.6 miles from South Russell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.04 one way or $6.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cleveland and Sunny near South Russell.
Stop Ideas Near Maple Heights
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 Maple Heights.
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Alliance
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and South Russell. Straight-line distance: 17.72 mi (28.52 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 South Russell
Village in Ohio, United States
| Population | 3,713 |
| Coordinates | 41.4314400, -81.3653900 |
| Altitude | 342 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Russell (-81.36539, 41.43144)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $3.04 | $6.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $3.48 | $6.96 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $3.93 | $7.86 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $3.53 | $7.06 |
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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