How far is Fostoria, OH from Cleveland, OH?
The driving distance from Fostoria, OH to Cleveland, OH is about 109.1 miles (175.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.4 miles (148.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.
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.
Village in Ohio, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fostoria and Cleveland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fostoria and Cleveland.
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Start on West Tiffin Street
49 m · 13 sec · West Tiffin Street
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Turn left onto South Wood Street
106 m · 17 sec · South Wood Street
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Turn right onto West Center Street
1359 ft · 39 sec · West Center Street
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Continue on East-West Underpass
1685 ft · 38 sec · East-West Underpass
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Turn left onto North Town Street
1923 ft · 39 sec · North Town Street
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Continue on Sandusky Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Sandusky Street
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Continue on Fostoria Fremont Road
13.4 mi · 24 min · Fostoria Fremont Road
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Turn left
4.3 mi · 7 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bypass Highway
31 m · 6 sec · Bypass Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Bypass Highway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Bypass Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 53 North: Port Clinton, Lake Erie Island
3 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 80, I 90: Ohio Turnpike
74 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 80, I 90: Ohio Turnpike
1038 ft · 25 sec
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Continue straight
769 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left
2998 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
50.1 mi · 54 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Ohio Turnpike Connector
2.6 mi · 3 min · Ohio Turnpike Connector
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Continue on Northwest Freeway
25.6 mi · 31 min · Northwest Freeway
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Keep slight right
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 422, SR 14: Orange Avenue, Ontario Street
1427 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 422 West, SR 14 West: Ontario Street
1246 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto Ontario Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Ontario Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Roadway
71 m · 11 sec · South Roadway
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Continue on East Roadway
584 ft · 28 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 Fostoria 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
50.1 mi · 00h 54m
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.
Sunny leaving Fostoria and Sunny near Cleveland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fostoria to Cleveland?
The road trip is about 109.1 miles (175.6 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?
Milan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.6 miles from Fostoria and 54.6 miles from Cleveland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.4 miles (148.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 2:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.26 one way or $28.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fostoria and Sunny near Cleveland.
Stop Ideas Near Milan
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 Milan.
Sandusky
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fostoria and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 92.4 mi (148.7 km).
#1 Fostoria
City in Ohio
| Population | 1,099 |
| Coordinates | 41.1570000, -83.4168700 |
| Altitude | 238 |
| 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: 176 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
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 | $14.26 | $28.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $16.33 | $32.66 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $18.44 | $36.88 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $16.57 | $33.14 |
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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