How far is Franklin Furnace, OH from Cleveland, OH?

The driving distance from Franklin Furnace, OH to Cleveland, OH is about 246.2 miles (396.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 206.4 miles (332.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 06m 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
246.21 mi
04h 03m
Flight
206.43 mi
332.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
206.43 mi
Kilometers
332.21 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
246.21 mi
Kilometers
396.23 km
Drive Time
04h 03m

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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 04h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Sat, Apr 18, 3:11 AM EDT
Return by in Franklin Furnace
Sat, Apr 18, 7:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Franklin Furnace
2026-04-17T23:07
Arrive Cleveland
Sat, Apr 18, 3:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Franklin Furnace
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
Galena
OH

Village in Delaware County, Ohio, United States

From Franklin Furnace
123 mi
02h 01m
To Cleveland
123.3 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph W
Destination
66°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Franklin Furnace and Cleveland.

  1. 1

    Start on Big Pete Road

    23 m · 9 sec · Big Pete Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Gallia Pike

    1186 ft · 39 sec · Gallia Pike

  3. 3

    Continue on Gallia Pike

    42 m · 6 sec · Gallia Pike

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward US 52 West: Portsmouth

    1537 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    6.6 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 823 North: Chillicothe

    16.4 mi · 18 min · Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Chillicothe

    2634 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    33.5 mi · 45 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Columbus

    34.5 mi · 45 min

  10. 10

    Continue on South High Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South High Street

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Columbus, Wheeling

    1391 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 West

    1.1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus

    1415 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Columbus

    1.2 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · South Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling

    2063 ft · 46 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.6 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    111.8 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    27.5 mi · 32 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Innerbelt

    1.5 km · 1 min · Innerbelt

  23. 23

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

    1427 ft · 35 sec

  24. 24

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

    1246 ft · 43 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Ontario Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Ontario Street

  26. 26

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

    71 m · 11 sec · South Roadway

  27. 27

    Continue on East Roadway

    584 ft · 28 sec · East Roadway

  28. 28

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

    156 m · 20 sec · Rockwell Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue

    57 m · 6 sec · Frankfort Avenue

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Frankfort Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin Furnace 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
30 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
6 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
141 mi · 57%
US 23 North
68.5 mi · 28%
Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway
8.2 mi · 3%
SR 823 North
8.2 mi · 3%
US 52 West
6.87 mi · 3%
South Freeway
3.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Keep slight left

112 mi · 02h 01m

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
04h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.8 mi
206.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Galena
02h 01m from Franklin Furnace
Leave By
8:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Franklin Furnace and 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 Franklin Furnace to Cleveland?

The road trip is about 246.2 miles (396.2 km) and usually takes 04h 03m 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?

Galena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123 miles from Franklin Furnace and 123.3 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 206.4 miles (332.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.8 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 8:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.20 one way or $64.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Franklin Furnace and Chance Rain Showers near Cleveland.

Stop Ideas Near Galena

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

30 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Franklin Furnace and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 206.43 mi (332.21 km).

Franklin Furnace

#1 Franklin Furnace

Borough in Sussex Co.

Population1,660
Coordinates38.6450800, -82.8487800
Altitude175
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: Big Pete Road (-82.848803, 38.645218)
End: (-81.69551, 41.499606)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 396 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.69 gal
32.89 L · about $32.20
Round trip
$64.39
17.38 gal · 65.78 L
Estimated CO2
77.2 kg one way
Round trip: 154.5 kg / 341 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $32.20 $64.39
Mid-grade $4.24 $36.86 $73.73
Premium $4.79 $41.63 $83.25
Diesel $4.30 $37.40 $74.80

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Franklin Furnace and Cleveland. The current time is 23:07:52.

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.