How far is Cleveland, OH from Wellington, OH?

The driving distance from Cleveland, OH to Wellington, OH is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.4 miles (57 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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
41.7 mi
00h 56m
Flight
35.45 mi
57.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.45 mi
Kilometers
57.05 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.7 mi
Kilometers
67.11 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wellington
Sun, Apr 19, 12:35 AM EDT
Return by in Cleveland
Sun, Apr 19, 1:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleveland
2026-04-18T23:38
Arrive Wellington
Sun, Apr 19, 12:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 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
North Ridgeville
OH

City in Lorain County, Ohio, United States

From Cleveland
20.8 mi
00h 28m
To Wellington
20.9 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
15 mph W
Destination
74°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 21 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Berea Freeway

    3062 ft · 38 sec · Berea Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 480 West: Toledo

    3118 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway

    8.3 mi · 10 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on State Route 10

    6 mi · 7 min · State Route 10

  15. 15

    Continue on Route 20/State Route 301

    7 mi · 8 min · Route 20/State Route 301

  16. 16

    Continue on Oberlin Elyria Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Oberlin Elyria Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Ashland-Oberlin Road

    5.3 mi · 9 min · North Ashland-Oberlin Road

  18. 18

    Continue on North Main Street

    2424 ft · 48 sec · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on South Ashland-Oberlin Road

    658 ft · 13 sec · South Ashland-Oberlin Road

  20. 20

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
8.55 mi · 21%
Outerbelt South Freeway
8.29 mi · 20%
Route 20/State Route 301
6.98 mi · 17%
State Route 10
6.01 mi · 14%
North Ashland-Oberlin Road
5.28 mi · 13%
Oberlin Elyria Road
2.08 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Outerbelt South Freeway

Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway

8.29 mi · 00h 10m

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
35.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Ridgeville
00h 28m from Cleveland
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cleveland and Showers And Thunderstorms near Wellington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

North Ridgeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Cleveland and 20.9 miles from Wellington.

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

The direct path is about 35.4 miles (57 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.45 one way or $10.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cleveland and Showers And Thunderstorms near Wellington.

Stop Ideas Near North Ridgeville

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

7 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

30 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Sandusky

59 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Alliance

93 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Wellington. Straight-line distance: 35.45 mi (57.05 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
Wellington

#2 Wellington

Village in Ohio, United States

Population4,948
Coordinates41.1689400, -82.2179400
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: Cleveland (-81.69541, 41.4995)
End: Wellington (-82.21794, 41.16894)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.47 gal
5.57 L · about $5.45
Round trip
$10.89
2.94 gal · 11.14 L
Estimated CO2
13.1 kg one way
Round trip: 26.1 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $5.45 $10.89
Mid-grade $4.24 $6.24 $12.47
Premium $4.79 $7.04 $14.08
Diesel $4.30 $6.33 $12.65

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Cleveland and Wellington. The current time is 23:38:59.

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.