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.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
87.98 mi
01h 26m
Flight
67.03 mi
107.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.03 mi
Kilometers
107.88 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.98 mi
Kilometers
141.59 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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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 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Mon, May 18, 7:55 PM EDT
Return by in Columbiana
Mon, May 18, 9:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbiana
2026-05-18T18:28
Arrive Cleveland
Mon, May 18, 7:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Columbiana
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
Freedom
OH

Township in Portage County, Ohio

From Columbiana
41.4 mi
00h 43m
To Cleveland
46.6 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW
Destination
91°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    37 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Chestnut Alley

    19 m · 7 sec · Chestnut Alley

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Park Avenue

    54 m · 8 sec · West Park Avenue

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North Main Street

    754 ft · 26 sec · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on South Avenue

    4 mi · 7 min · South Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Market Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Market Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 76

    1563 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Cleveland

    1761 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    45.5 mi · 49 min · Ohio Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 480, SR 14: Cleveland, Streetsboro

    2927 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on I 480 West, SR 14 West: Cleveland

    735 ft · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    11.2 mi · 13 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt South Freeway

    7.1 mi · 9 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt South Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 77 South, I 77 North: Akron, Cleveland

    143 m · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North: Cleveland

    1 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Willow Freeway

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Willow Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward East 22nd Street, East 14th Street

    703 ft · 17 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on East 14th Street

    657 ft · 16 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto East 14th Street

    581 ft · 10 sec · East 14th Street

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on East 14th Street

    1322 ft · 28 sec · East 14th Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Prospect Avenue East

    1344 ft · 41 sec · Prospect Avenue East

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East 9th Street

    160 m · 20 sec · East 9th Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Euclid Avenue

    1608 ft · 1 min · Euclid Avenue

  27. 27

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

    158 m · 27 sec · East Roadway

  28. 28

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

    156 m · 20 sec · Rockwell Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue

    57 m · 6 sec · Frankfort Avenue

  30. 30

    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.

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
30 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
45.5 mi · 52%
I 480 West
11.4 mi · 13%
Outerbelt South Freeway
8.21 mi · 9%
Willow Freeway
5.9 mi · 7%
South Avenue
3.97 mi · 5%
Outerbelt East Freeway
2.41 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21 mi
67 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Freedom
00h 43m from Columbiana
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Alliance

35 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

55 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

81 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbiana and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 67.03 mi (107.88 km).

Columbiana

#1 Columbiana

City in Alabama

Population6,284
Coordinates40.8883900, -80.6939600
Altitude353
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: (-80.693962, 40.888481)
End: (-81.69551, 41.499606)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.1 gal
11.75 L · about $11.49
Round trip
$22.97
6.2 gal · 23.5 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 55.1 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Ohio · May 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbiana and Cleveland. The current time is 18:28:56.

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.