How far is Cleveland, OH from Tiffin, OH?

The driving distance from Cleveland, OH to Tiffin, OH is about 92.3 miles (148.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.4 miles (131 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
92.28 mi
01h 59m
Flight
81.41 mi
131.02 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.41 mi
Kilometers
131.02 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.28 mi
Kilometers
148.51 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tiffin
Thu, Apr 23, 6:53 AM EDT
Return by in Cleveland
Thu, Apr 23, 8:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleveland
2026-04-23T04:53
Arrive Tiffin
Thu, Apr 23, 6:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cleveland
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Berlin Heights
OH

Village in Ohio

From Cleveland
46 mi
01h 00m
To Tiffin
46.2 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 90 East, I 71 South, SR 176 South

    26.2 mi · 32 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike Connector

    34.1 mi · 37 min · Ohio Turnpike Connector

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 4: Sandusky, Bellevue

    3149 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hayes Avenue

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Hayes Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right

    3.1 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Kilbourne Street

    10.2 mi · 15 min · Kilbourne Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Cr38

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Cr38

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Portland Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Portland Road

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto East Perry Street

    2701 ft · 1 min · East Perry Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Monroe Street

    140 m · 20 sec · South Monroe Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Market Street

    18 m · 1 sec · East Market Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Market Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike Connector
34.1 mi · 37%
I 90 East
26.2 mi · 28%
Kilbourne Street
10.2 mi · 11%
Cr38
6.4 mi · 7%
Portland Road
5.04 mi · 5%
Hayes Avenue
4.26 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike Connector

Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike Connector

34.1 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
81.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berlin Heights
01h 00m from Cleveland
Leave By
2:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cleveland and Sunny near Tiffin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 92.3 miles (148.5 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Berlin Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46 miles from Cleveland and 46.2 miles from Tiffin.

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

The direct path is about 81.4 miles (131 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 2:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.08 one way or $24.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Berlin Heights

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

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

RAIL

Sandusky

23 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

33 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

69 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

94 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Tiffin. Straight-line distance: 81.41 mi (131.02 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
Tiffin

#2 Tiffin

City in and the county seat of Seneca County, Ohio, United States

Population17,359
Coordinates41.1145000, -83.1779700
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Start: Cleveland (-81.69541, 41.4995)
End: Tiffin (-83.17797, 41.1145)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.26 gal
12.33 L · about $12.08
Round trip
$24.16
6.52 gal · 24.66 L
Estimated CO2
29 kg one way
Round trip: 57.9 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $12.08 $24.16
Mid-grade $4.24 $13.83 $27.66
Premium $4.79 $15.62 $31.23
Diesel $4.30 $14.03 $28.06

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cleveland and Tiffin. The current time is 04:53:04.

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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.