How far is Edgerton, OH from Cleveland, OH?

The driving distance from Edgerton, OH to Cleveland, OH is about 177.7 miles (286 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158.1 miles (254.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
177.71 mi
02h 57m
Flight
158.06 mi
254.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.06 mi
Kilometers
254.37 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.71 mi
Kilometers
285.99 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Thu, Apr 30, 10:16 AM EDT
Return by in Edgerton
Thu, Apr 30, 1:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edgerton
2026-04-30T07:18
Arrive Cleveland
Thu, Apr 30, 10:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Edgerton
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
Lindsey
OH

City in Sandusky County, Ohio, United States of America

From Edgerton
88.3 mi
01h 28m
To Cleveland
89.4 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Michigan Avenue

    10 m · 5 sec · South Michigan Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Indiana Street

    1369 ft · 35 sec · East Indiana Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Ash Street

    77 m · 9 sec · South Ash Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Morrison Street

    7.6 mi · 11 min · East Morrison Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto County Road 12.C

    1.8 mi · 3 min · County Road 12.C

  6. 6

    Continue on Center Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Center Street

  7. 7

    Continue on West Wilson Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · West Wilson Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1 mi · 1 min · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right

    11.6 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    4.5 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right

    1968 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    1251 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    116.1 mi · 2 hr 4 min · Ohio Turnpike

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Ohio Turnpike Connector

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Ohio Turnpike Connector

  16. 16

    Continue on Northwest Freeway

    25.6 mi · 31 min · Northwest Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

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

    1427 ft · 35 sec

  19. 19

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

    1246 ft · 43 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Ontario Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Ontario Street

  21. 21

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

    71 m · 11 sec · South Roadway

  22. 22

    Continue on East Roadway

    584 ft · 28 sec · East Roadway

  23. 23

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

    156 m · 20 sec · Rockwell Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue

    57 m · 6 sec · Frankfort Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Frankfort Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Edgerton 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
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
116 mi · 65%
Northwest Freeway
27.3 mi · 15%
East Morrison Street
7.64 mi · 4%
South Main Street
6.17 mi · 3%
Ohio Turnpike Connector
2.59 mi · 1%
County Road 12.C
1.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

116 mi · 02h 04m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.6 mi
158.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lindsey
01h 28m from Edgerton
Leave By
12:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Edgerton and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 Edgerton to Cleveland?

The road trip is about 177.7 miles (286 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

Lindsey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.3 miles from Edgerton and 89.4 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 158.1 miles (254.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 12:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.23 one way or $46.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Edgerton and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Cleveland.

Stop Ideas Near Lindsey

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

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

RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

36 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.
RAIL

Sandusky

42 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

94 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

99 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edgerton and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 158.06 mi (254.37 km).

Edgerton

#1 Edgerton

City in Ohio, United States

Population1,990
Coordinates41.4486600, -84.7480100
Altitude256
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: South Michigan Avenue (-84.748067, 41.448657)
End: (-81.69551, 41.499606)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 286 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.27 gal
23.74 L · about $23.23
Round trip
$46.46
12.54 gal · 47.48 L
Estimated CO2
55.7 kg one way
Round trip: 111.4 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $23.23 $46.46
Mid-grade $4.24 $26.60 $53.19
Premium $4.79 $30.03 $60.07
Diesel $4.30 $26.99 $53.97

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Edgerton and Cleveland. The current time is 07:18:56.

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.