How far is Cleveland, OH from Steubenville, OH?
The driving distance from Cleveland, OH to Steubenville, OH is about 130.9 miles (210.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.7 miles (154 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cleveland and Steubenville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland and Steubenville.
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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 right to continue on Outerbelt South Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Outerbelt East Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway
1418 ft · 20 sec · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Continue on Outerbelt East Freeway
12.1 mi · 14 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Turn slight right onto I 80, Ohio Turnpike: Youngstown, Toledo
2435 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
1838 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
30.8 mi · 33 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, CR 18: Youngstown, Mahoning Avenue
1328 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Youngstown
4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 11 South: Canfield
2592 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
33.5 mi · 36 min
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Continue on River Lake Highway
5.3 mi · 6 min · River Lake Highway
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Take the exit slight right
21.5 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit straight
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right
1726 ft · 27 sec
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Take the exit slight right
810 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto University Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · University Boulevard
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Continue on Brady Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Brady Avenue
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Turn right onto Langley Avenue
32 m · 8 sec · Langley Avenue
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Turn left onto Sunset Boulevard
78 m · 8 sec · Sunset Boulevard
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Turn right onto Brady Circle West
94 m · 15 sec · Brady Circle West
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Turn right
123 m · 32 sec
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Turn right
94 m · 26 sec
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Turn left
13 m · 3 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 Steubenville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
SR 11 South
Merge slight left
33.5 mi · 00h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Cleveland and Sunny near Steubenville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cleveland to Steubenville?
The road trip is about 130.9 miles (210.7 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?
Mineral Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.4 miles from Cleveland and 65.5 miles from Steubenville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.7 miles (154 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.2 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 1:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.12 one way or $34.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cleveland and Sunny near Steubenville.
Stop Ideas Near Mineral Ridge
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 Mineral Ridge.
Alliance
Cleveland Lakefront station
Union Station
Elyria
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Steubenville. Straight-line distance: 95.72 mi (154.04 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 Steubenville
City in and county seat of Jefferson County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 17,586 |
| Coordinates | 40.3697900, -80.6339600 |
| Altitude | 319 |
| Country | United States |
End: Steubenville (-80.63396, 40.36979)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 211 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $17.12 | $34.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $19.60 | $39.20 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $22.13 | $44.26 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $19.88 | $39.77 |
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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