How far is East Palestine, OH from Cleveland, OH?
The driving distance from East Palestine, OH to Cleveland, OH is about 90.9 miles (146.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.7 miles (121.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.
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.
City in Portage County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Palestine and Cleveland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Palestine and Cleveland.
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Start on the route
33 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto West Rebecca Street
49 m · 12 sec · West Rebecca Street
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Turn left onto North Market Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · North Market Street
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Turn left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn right
6.9 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto East South Range Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · East South Range Road
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Turn right onto Market Street
1.4 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 East Palestine 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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving East Palestine and Mostly Sunny then 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 East Palestine to Cleveland?
The road trip is about 90.9 miles (146.3 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?
Windham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.4 miles from East Palestine and 46.5 miles from Cleveland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.7 miles (121.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 3:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.89 one way or $23.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around East Palestine and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Cleveland.
Stop Ideas Near Windham
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 Windham.
Alliance
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Palestine and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 75.66 mi (121.76 km).
#1 East Palestine
Village in Columbiana County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 4,382 |
| Coordinates | 40.8339500, -80.5403500 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| 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: 146 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $11.89 | $23.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $13.62 | $27.23 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $15.38 | $30.75 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $13.82 | $27.63 |
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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