How far is Coal Grove, OH from Cleveland, OH?

The driving distance from Coal Grove, OH to Cleveland, OH is about 262.3 miles (422.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 213.1 miles (342.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
262.31 mi
04h 19m
Flight
213.04 mi
342.86 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
213.04 mi
Kilometers
342.86 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
262.31 mi
Kilometers
422.14 km
Drive Time
04h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Thu, Apr 30, 4:47 PM EDT
Return by in Coal Grove
Thu, Apr 30, 9:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coal Grove
2026-04-30T12:28
Arrive Cleveland
Thu, Apr 30, 4:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:22 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Coal Grove
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Worthington
OH

City in and county seat of Nobles County, Minnesota, United States

From Coal Grove
130.9 mi
02h 09m
To Cleveland
131.4 mi
02h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Coal Grove and Cleveland.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    31 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    94 m · 24 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Carlton Davidson Lane

    109 m · 18 sec · Carlton Davidson Lane

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Marion Pike

    703 ft · 15 sec · Marion Pike

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward US 52 West: Portsmouth

    829 ft · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    22.6 mi · 25 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 823 North: Chillicothe

    16.4 mi · 18 min · Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Chillicothe

    2634 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    33.5 mi · 45 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Columbus

    34.5 mi · 45 min

  11. 11

    Continue on South High Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South High Street

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Columbus, Wheeling

    1391 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 West

    1.1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus

    1415 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Columbus

    1.2 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · South Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling

    2063 ft · 46 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.6 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    111.8 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    27.5 mi · 32 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Innerbelt

    1.5 km · 1 min · Innerbelt

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 422, SR 14: Orange Avenue, Ontario Street

    1427 ft · 35 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on US 422 West, SR 14 West: Ontario Street

    1246 ft · 43 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Ontario Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Ontario Street

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Roadway

    71 m · 11 sec · South Roadway

  28. 28

    Continue on East Roadway

    584 ft · 28 sec · East Roadway

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Rockwell Avenue

    156 m · 20 sec · Rockwell Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue

    57 m · 6 sec · Frankfort Avenue

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Frankfort Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
6 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
141 mi · 54%
US 23 North
68.5 mi · 26%
US 52 West
22.8 mi · 9%
Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway
8.2 mi · 3%
SR 823 North
8.2 mi · 3%
South Freeway
3.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Keep slight left

112 mi · 02h 01m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.2 mi
213.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Worthington
02h 09m from Coal Grove
Leave By
8:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Coal Grove and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Cleveland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Coal Grove to Cleveland?

The road trip is about 262.3 miles (422.1 km) and usually takes 04h 19m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Worthington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.9 miles from Coal Grove and 131.4 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 213.1 miles (342.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.31 one way or $68.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Coal Grove and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Cleveland.

Stop Ideas Near Worthington

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

15 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coal Grove and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 213.04 mi (342.86 km).

Coal Grove

#1 Coal Grove

Village in Lawrence County, Ohio, United States of America

Population2,048
Coordinates38.5034100, -82.6471100
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Cleveland

#2 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
Start: (-82.647681, 38.504034)
End: (-81.69551, 41.499606)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 422 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.26 gal
35.04 L · about $34.31
Round trip
$68.62
18.52 gal · 70.08 L
Estimated CO2
82.3 kg one way
Round trip: 164.6 kg / 363 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $34.31 $68.62
Mid-grade $4.24 $39.28 $78.56
Premium $4.79 $44.36 $88.71
Diesel $4.30 $39.86 $79.71

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Coal Grove and Cleveland. The current time is 12:28:16.

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.