How far is Glendale, OH from Cleveland, OH?

The driving distance from Glendale, OH to Cleveland, OH is about 241.2 miles (388.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 211.8 miles (340.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 33m 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
241.16 mi
03h 46m
Flight
211.82 mi
340.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
211.82 mi
Kilometers
340.89 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
241.16 mi
Kilometers
388.11 km
Drive Time
03h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Sat, Apr 18, 7:36 PM EDT
Return by in Glendale
Sat, Apr 18, 11:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glendale
2026-04-18T15:49
Arrive Cleveland
Sat, Apr 18, 7:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 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
9:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Glendale
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
Berkshire
OH

Township in Delaware County, Ohio

From Glendale
121.5 mi
01h 53m
To Cleveland
119.6 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph S
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Greenville Avenue

    34 m · 5 sec · Greenville Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Willow Avenue

    745 ft · 35 sec · Willow Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Sharon Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Sharon Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 75 North: Dayton

    2091 ft · 51 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway

    2581 ft · 34 sec · Mill Creek Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275: Indianapolis, Columbus

    1537 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 275 East: Columbus

    2211 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Circle Freeway

  9. 9

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

    1773 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Columbus

    1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    14.2 mi · 16 min · Northeast Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon

    1484 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    157 m · 12 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    4.3 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Middleboro Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Middleboro Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Wilmington Road

    103 m · 10 sec · Wilmington Road

  17. 17

    Take the ramp right toward I 71 North: Columbus

    1495 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    68.9 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  19. 19

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

    2063 ft · 46 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.6 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    111.8 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    27.5 mi · 32 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Innerbelt

    1.5 km · 1 min · Innerbelt

  25. 25

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

    1427 ft · 35 sec

  26. 26

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

    1246 ft · 43 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Ontario Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Ontario Street

  28. 28

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

    71 m · 11 sec · South Roadway

  29. 29

    Continue on East Roadway

    584 ft · 28 sec · East Roadway

  30. 30

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

    156 m · 20 sec · Rockwell Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue

    57 m · 6 sec · Frankfort Avenue

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Frankfort Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Glendale 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
32 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
6 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
211 mi · 87%
Northeast Expressway
14.2 mi · 6%
Circle Freeway
4.54 mi · 2%
Middleboro Road
1.94 mi · 1%
South Innerbelt
1.31 mi · 1%
East Sharon Road
1.17 mi
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
03h 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.4 mi
211.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berkshire
01h 53m from Glendale
Leave By
9:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Glendale and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cleveland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Glendale to Cleveland?

The road trip is about 241.2 miles (388.1 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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?

Berkshire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.5 miles from Glendale and 119.6 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 211.8 miles (340.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.4 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 9:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.53 one way or $63.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Glendale and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cleveland.

Stop Ideas Near Berkshire

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

35 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glendale and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 211.82 mi (340.89 km).

Glendale

#1 Glendale

City in Ohio

Population2,182
Coordinates39.2706100, -84.4593900
Altitude192
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: Greenville Avenue (-84.45938, 39.270607)
End: (-81.69551, 41.499606)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 388 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.51 gal
32.21 L · about $31.53
Round trip
$63.06
17.02 gal · 64.42 L
Estimated CO2
75.6 kg one way
Round trip: 151.3 kg / 334 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $31.53 $63.06
Mid-grade $4.24 $36.10 $72.20
Premium $4.79 $40.76 $81.53
Diesel $4.30 $36.63 $73.25

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 Glendale and Cleveland. The current time is 15:49:38.

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.