How far is Cleveland, OH from Willard, OH?

The driving distance from Cleveland, OH to Willard, OH is about 73.8 miles (118.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
73.76 mi
01h 43m
Flight
61.78 mi
99.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.78 mi
Kilometers
99.42 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.76 mi
Kilometers
118.71 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Willard
Fri, May 1, 8:33 AM EDT
Return by in Cleveland
Fri, May 1, 10:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleveland
2026-05-01T06:49
Arrive Willard
Fri, May 1, 8:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:02 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
Kipton
OH

Village in the United States

From Cleveland
36.8 mi
00h 51m
To Willard
36.9 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Oberlin Elyria Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Kipton East Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Kipton East Road

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Oberlin-Norwalk Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Oberlin-Norwalk Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Route 20

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Route 20

  20. 20

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn slight left

    7.5 mi · 11 min

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    38 m · 5 sec

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  24. 24

    Continue on Cleveland Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Cleveland Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    2.4 mi · 6 min · East Main Street

  26. 26

    Continue on West Main Street

    12.6 mi · 17 min · West Main Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Boughtonville Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Boughtonville Road

  28. 28

    Continue on East Tiffin Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Tiffin Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Tiffin Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
12.6 mi · 17%
I 71 South
8.55 mi · 12%
Outerbelt South Freeway
8.29 mi · 11%
Route 20/State Route 301
6.98 mi · 9%
State Route 10
6.01 mi · 8%
East Main Street
4.86 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

West Main Street

Continue on West Main Street

12.6 mi · 00h 17m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
61.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kipton
00h 51m from Cleveland
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Cleveland and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Willard.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 73.8 miles (118.7 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Kipton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.8 miles from Cleveland and 36.9 miles from Willard.

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

The direct path is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 3:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.63 one way or $19.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Cleveland and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Willard.

Stop Ideas Near Kipton

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

21 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

40 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

57 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

108 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Willard. Straight-line distance: 61.78 mi (99.42 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
Willard

#2 Willard

City in Huron County, Ohio, United States

Population5,988
Coordinates41.0531100, -82.7262900
Altitude283
CountryUnited States
Start: Cleveland (-81.69541, 41.4995)
End: Willard (-82.72629, 41.05311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.6 gal
9.85 L · about $9.63
Round trip
$19.27
5.2 gal · 19.7 L
Estimated CO2
23.1 kg one way
Round trip: 46.2 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $9.63 $19.27
Mid-grade $4.24 $11.03 $22.06
Premium $4.79 $12.45 $24.91
Diesel $4.30 $11.19 $22.38

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Cleveland and Willard. The current time is 06:49:52.

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.