How far is Columbiana, OH from Cleveland, OH?
The driving distance from Columbiana, OH to Cleveland, OH is about 88 miles (141.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67 miles (107.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Portage County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbiana and Cleveland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbiana and Cleveland.
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Start on the route
37 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Chestnut Alley
19 m · 7 sec · Chestnut Alley
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Turn right onto West Park Avenue
54 m · 8 sec · West Park Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
754 ft · 26 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on South Avenue
4 mi · 7 min · South Avenue
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Turn left onto Market Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Market Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 76
1563 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Cleveland
1761 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
45.5 mi · 49 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on I 480, SR 14: Cleveland, Streetsboro
2927 ft · 1 min
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Continue on I 480 West, SR 14 West: Cleveland
735 ft · 10 sec
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Continue straight
11.2 mi · 13 min
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Continue on Outerbelt East Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt South Freeway
7.1 mi · 9 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt South Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 77 South, I 77 North: Akron, Cleveland
143 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North: Cleveland
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Willow Freeway
5.9 mi · 8 min · Willow Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward East 22nd Street, East 14th Street
703 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on East 14th Street
657 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto East 14th Street
581 ft · 10 sec · East 14th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on East 14th Street
1322 ft · 28 sec · East 14th Street
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Turn left onto Prospect Avenue East
1344 ft · 41 sec · Prospect Avenue East
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Turn right onto East 9th Street
160 m · 20 sec · East 9th Street
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Turn left onto Euclid Avenue
1608 ft · 1 min · Euclid Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Roadway
158 m · 27 sec · East Roadway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rockwell Avenue
156 m · 20 sec · Rockwell Avenue
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Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue
57 m · 6 sec · Frankfort Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Frankfort Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbiana and Cleveland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ohio Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
45.5 mi · 00h 49m
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 Columbiana and Sunny near Cleveland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbiana to Cleveland?
The road trip is about 88 miles (141.6 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?
Freedom is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.4 miles from Columbiana and 46.6 miles from Cleveland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67 miles (107.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 3:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.49 one way or $22.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbiana and Sunny near Cleveland.
Stop Ideas Near Freedom
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 Freedom.
Alliance
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbiana and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 67.03 mi (107.88 km).
#1 Columbiana
City in Alabama
| Population | 6,284 |
| Coordinates | 40.8883900, -80.6939600 |
| Altitude | 353 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: (-81.69551, 41.499606)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 142 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $11.49 | $22.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $13.15 | $26.30 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $14.85 | $29.70 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $13.34 | $26.68 |
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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