How far is Delaware, OH from Cleveland, OH?

The driving distance from Delaware, OH to Cleveland, OH is about 127.6 miles (205.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.7 miles (176.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m 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
127.64 mi
02h 04m
Flight
109.64 mi
176.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.64 mi
Kilometers
176.45 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.64 mi
Kilometers
205.42 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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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 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Wed, Apr 22, 10:52 PM EDT
Return by in Delaware
Thu, Apr 23, 12:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Delaware
2026-04-22T20:48
Arrive Cleveland
Wed, Apr 22, 10:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Delaware
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
Ashland
OH

City in Ohio

From Delaware
63.8 mi
01h 02m
To Cleveland
63.9 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West William Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · West William Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Sunbury Road

  3. 3

    Continue on State Route 37 East

    5.9 mi · 8 min · State Route 37 East

  4. 4

    Take the exit left

    1628 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    89.5 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    27.5 mi · 32 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Innerbelt

    1.5 km · 1 min · Innerbelt

  8. 8

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

    1427 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

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

    1246 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Ontario Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Ontario Street

  11. 11

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

    71 m · 11 sec · South Roadway

  12. 12

    Continue on East Roadway

    584 ft · 26 sec · East Roadway

  13. 13

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

    156 m · 20 sec · Rockwell Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue

    57 m · 6 sec · Frankfort Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Frankfort Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Delaware 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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 37 East
123 mi · 97%
West William Street
1.1 mi · 1%
Sunbury Road
0.91 mi · 1%
Innerbelt
0.9 mi · 1%
Ontario Street
0.66 mi · 1%
US 422
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

State Route 37 East

Merge slight left

89.5 mi · 01h 36m

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
02h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.9 mi
109.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
01h 02m from Delaware
Leave By
2:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Delaware and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Cleveland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 127.6 miles (205.4 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?

Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.8 miles from Delaware and 63.9 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 109.7 miles (176.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 2:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.67 one way or $33.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Delaware and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Cleveland.

Stop Ideas Near Ashland

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

59 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

72 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

88 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

103 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Delaware and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 109.64 mi (176.45 km).

Delaware

#1 Delaware

The county seat of Delaware County, Ohio.

Population42,607
Coordinates40.2986700, -83.0679700
Altitude265
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: West William Street (-83.067958, 40.298811)
End: (-81.69551, 41.499606)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 205 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.5 gal
17.05 L · about $16.67
Round trip
$33.35
9 gal · 34.1 L
Estimated CO2
40 kg one way
Round trip: 80 kg / 176 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $16.67 $33.35
Mid-grade $4.24 $19.09 $38.18
Premium $4.79 $21.56 $43.11
Diesel $4.30 $19.37 $38.74

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Delaware and Cleveland. The current time is 20:48:29.

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.