How far is Elizabeth, OH from Cleveland, OH?

The driving distance from Elizabeth, OH to Cleveland, OH is about 146.4 miles (235.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.8 miles (183.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m 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
146.41 mi
02h 37m
Flight
113.85 mi
183.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.85 mi
Kilometers
183.22 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.41 mi
Kilometers
235.63 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Sun, Apr 19, 7:29 AM EDT
Return by in Elizabeth
Sun, Apr 19, 10:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elizabeth
2026-04-19T04:52
Arrive Cleveland
Sun, Apr 19, 7:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elizabeth
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
Parral
OH

Village in the United States

From Elizabeth
72.8 mi
01h 18m
To Cleveland
73.6 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph W
Destination
48°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Powell Drive

    541 ft · 28 sec · Powell Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Roseville Road

    2828 ft · 55 sec · Roseville Road

  3. 3

    Keep slight left

    25 m · 4 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Maysville Pike

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Maysville Pike

  5. 5

    Continue on South Maysville Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · South Maysville Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Putnam Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · Putnam Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on South 6th Street

    1303 ft · 28 sec · South 6th Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Main Street

    976 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Underwood Street

    1583 ft · 31 sec · Underwood Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward I 70 East: Wheeling

    1094 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    24.8 mi · 27 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 77 North: Cleveland

    3199 ft · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    43.1 mi · 46 min

  14. 14

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

    1543 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Wooster Avenue

    3.2 mi · 4 min · South Wooster Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    65.2 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  17. 17

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

    703 ft · 17 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on East 14th Street

    657 ft · 16 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto East 14th Street

    581 ft · 10 sec · East 14th Street

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on East 14th Street

    1322 ft · 28 sec · East 14th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Prospect Avenue East

    1344 ft · 41 sec · Prospect Avenue East

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East 9th Street

    160 m · 20 sec · East 9th Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Euclid Avenue

    1608 ft · 1 min · Euclid Avenue

  24. 24

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

    158 m · 27 sec · East Roadway

  25. 25

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

    156 m · 20 sec · Rockwell Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue

    57 m · 6 sec · Frankfort Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Frankfort Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Wooster Avenue
68.4 mi · 47%
I 77 North
43.7 mi · 30%
I 70 East
25 mi · 17%
Maysville Pike
2.56 mi · 2%
South Maysville Avenue
1.85 mi · 1%
Putnam Avenue
0.88 mi · 1%
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
02h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.6 mi
113.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Parral
01h 18m from Elizabeth
Leave By
1:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth to Cleveland?

The road trip is about 146.4 miles (235.6 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?

Parral is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.8 miles from Elizabeth and 73.6 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 113.8 miles (183.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.6 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 1:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.15 one way or $38.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Parral

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

52 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

103 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

106 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elizabeth and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 113.85 mi (183.22 km).

Elizabeth

#1 Elizabeth

Township in Miami County, Ohio

Population1,725
Coordinates39.8753500, -82.0618100
Altitude219
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: Powell Drive (-82.061548, 39.87527)
End: (-81.69551, 41.499606)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 236 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.17 gal
19.56 L · about $19.15
Round trip
$38.31
10.34 gal · 39.12 L
Estimated CO2
45.9 kg one way
Round trip: 91.9 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $19.15 $38.31
Mid-grade $4.24 $21.93 $43.86
Premium $4.79 $24.76 $49.53
Diesel $4.30 $22.25 $44.50

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Elizabeth and Cleveland. The current time is 04:52:01.

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.