How far is Dover, OH from Cleveland, OH?

The driving distance from Dover, OH to Cleveland, OH is about 75.8 miles (122 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.6 miles (110.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
75.78 mi
01h 28m
Flight
68.61 mi
110.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.61 mi
Kilometers
110.42 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.78 mi
Kilometers
121.95 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Thu, Apr 23, 4:51 AM EDT
Return by in Dover
Thu, Apr 23, 6:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dover
2026-04-23T03:22
Arrive Cleveland
Thu, Apr 23, 4:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dover
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
Doylestown
OH

Village in Ohio, United States

From Dover
37.8 mi
00h 44m
To Cleveland
38 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Front Street

    1185 ft · 24 sec · East Front Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Tuscarawas Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · North Tuscarawas Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1809 ft · 44 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon

    1543 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Wooster Avenue

    3.2 mi · 4 min · South Wooster Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    65.2 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  8. 8

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

    703 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on East 14th Street

    657 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto East 14th Street

    581 ft · 10 sec · East 14th Street

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on East 14th Street

    1322 ft · 28 sec · East 14th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Prospect Avenue East

    1344 ft · 41 sec · Prospect Avenue East

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East 9th Street

    160 m · 20 sec · East 9th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Euclid Avenue

    1608 ft · 1 min · Euclid Avenue

  15. 15

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

    158 m · 27 sec · East Roadway

  16. 16

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

    156 m · 20 sec · Rockwell Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue

    57 m · 6 sec · Frankfort Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Frankfort Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Wooster Avenue
68.4 mi · 90%
North Tuscarawas Avenue
5 mi · 7%
East 14th Street
0.48 mi · 1%
Euclid Avenue
0.3 mi
US 250
0.29 mi
Prospect Avenue East
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

South Wooster Avenue

Continue straight

65.2 mi · 01h 24m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
68.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Doylestown
00h 44m from Dover
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dover and Sunny near Cleveland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 75.8 miles (122 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Doylestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.8 miles from Dover and 38 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 68.6 miles (110.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.89 one way or $19.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dover and Sunny near Cleveland.

Stop Ideas Near Doylestown

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

51 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

56 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

59 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Sandusky

100 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dover and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 68.61 mi (110.42 km).

Dover

#1 Dover

City in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, United States

Population2,527
Coordinates40.5206200, -81.4740100
Altitude268
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: East Front Street (-81.473981, 40.520599)
End: (-81.69551, 41.499606)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.67 gal
10.12 L · about $9.89
Round trip
$19.78
5.34 gal · 20.24 L
Estimated CO2
23.7 kg one way
Round trip: 47.5 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $9.89 $19.78
Mid-grade $4.24 $11.33 $22.65
Premium $4.79 $12.79 $25.58
Diesel $4.30 $11.49 $22.98

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 Dover and Cleveland. The current time is 03:22:19.

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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.