How far is Fort Recovery, OH from Cleveland, OH?

The driving distance from Fort Recovery, OH to Cleveland, OH is about 229.4 miles (369.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 177.4 miles (285.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
229.42 mi
03h 45m
Flight
177.42 mi
285.53 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.42 mi
Kilometers
285.53 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
229.42 mi
Kilometers
369.21 km
Drive Time
03h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Thu, Apr 23, 2:21 AM EDT
Return by in Fort Recovery
Thu, Apr 23, 6:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Recovery
2026-04-22T22:35
Arrive Cleveland
Thu, Apr 23, 2:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Recovery
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Nevada
OH

Village in Ohio, United States

From Fort Recovery
114.6 mi
01h 52m
To Cleveland
114.8 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 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 Fort Recovery and Cleveland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Recovery and Cleveland.

  1. 1

    Start on East Butler Street

    25 m · 4 sec · East Butler Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Elm Street

    657 ft · 18 sec · North Elm Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Broadway Street

    3.7 mi · 7 min · East Broadway Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Siegrist-Jutte Road

    11.2 mi · 16 min · Siegrist-Jutte Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    9 mi · 11 min · East Market Street

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    12.6 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Toledo

    1331 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    24.5 mi · 26 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 696: Delphos, Upper Sandusky

    1908 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Lincoln Highway

    4.2 mi · 7 min · East Lincoln Highway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto County Road 15 / Hancock Road

    2510 ft · 53 sec · County Road 15 / Hancock Road

  13. 13

    Turn left

    36.7 mi · 40 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    46.4 mi · 52 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.3 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    43.3 mi · 46 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    27.5 mi · 32 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Innerbelt

    1.5 km · 1 min · Innerbelt

  19. 19

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

    1427 ft · 35 sec

  20. 20

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

    1246 ft · 43 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Ontario Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Ontario Street

  22. 22

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

    71 m · 11 sec · South Roadway

  23. 23

    Continue on East Roadway

    584 ft · 28 sec · East Roadway

  24. 24

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

    156 m · 20 sec · Rockwell Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue

    57 m · 6 sec · Frankfort Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Frankfort Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Recovery 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
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
71.6 mi · 31%
County Road 15 / Hancock Road
46.9 mi · 20%
I 75 North
24.7 mi · 11%
East Market Street
21.6 mi · 9%
Siegrist-Jutte Road
11.2 mi · 5%
East Lincoln Highway
4.17 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

County Road 15 / Hancock Road

Take the exit slight right

46.4 mi · 00h 52m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52 mi
177.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nevada
01h 52m from Fort Recovery
Leave By
9:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Recovery 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 Fort Recovery to Cleveland?

The road trip is about 229.4 miles (369.2 km) and usually takes 03h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Nevada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.6 miles from Fort Recovery and 114.8 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 177.4 miles (285.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 52 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.97 one way or $59.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Nevada

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

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

RAIL

Sandusky

77 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
BUS

Columbus, OH

96 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

97 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.
RAIL

Elyria

106 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Recovery and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 177.42 mi (285.53 km).

Fort Recovery

#1 Fort Recovery

Village in Ohio, USA

Population1,470
Coordinates40.4128200, -84.7763500
Altitude287
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 Butler Street (-84.776347, 40.412851)
End: (-81.69551, 41.499606)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 369 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.09 gal
30.64 L · about $29.97
Round trip
$59.95
16.18 gal · 61.28 L
Estimated CO2
71.9 kg one way
Round trip: 143.8 kg / 317 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $29.97 $59.95
Mid-grade $4.24 $34.32 $68.64
Premium $4.79 $38.75 $77.50
Diesel $4.30 $34.82 $69.64

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 Fort Recovery and Cleveland. The current time is 22:35:32.

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.