How far is Glendale, OH from Cleveland, OH?

The driving distance from Glendale, OH to Cleveland, OH is about 14.3 miles (23 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.26 mi
00h 23m
Flight
10.63 mi
17.11 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.63 mi
Kilometers
17.11 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.26 mi
Kilometers
22.95 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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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 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Sat, Nov 7, 2:55 AM EST
Return by in Glendale
Sat, Nov 7, 3:18 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glendale
2026-11-07T02:31
Arrive Cleveland
Sat, Nov 7, 2:55 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:44 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Glendale
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

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
Cuyahoga Heights
OH

Village in Cuyahoga County, Ohio

From Glendale
6.6 mi
00h 11m
To Cleveland
7.6 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
53°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
16 mph NW

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 West Glendale Street

    16 m · 6 sec · West Glendale Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Broadway Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Broadway Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lee Road

    1627 ft · 41 sec · Lee Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Libby Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Libby Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Granger Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Granger Road

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto SR 21 North

    737 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Brecksville Road

    1931 ft · 41 sec · Brecksville Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward I 77 North

    1614 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Willow Freeway

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Willow Freeway

  10. 10

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

    703 ft · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on East 14th Street

    657 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto East 14th Street

    581 ft · 10 sec · East 14th Street

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on East 14th Street

    1322 ft · 28 sec · East 14th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Prospect Avenue East

    1344 ft · 41 sec · Prospect Avenue East

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East 9th Street

    160 m · 20 sec · East 9th Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Euclid Avenue

    1608 ft · 1 min · Euclid Avenue

  17. 17

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

    158 m · 27 sec · East Roadway

  18. 18

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

    156 m · 20 sec · Rockwell Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue

    57 m · 6 sec · Frankfort Avenue

  20. 20

    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

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
20 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
139.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Willow Freeway
5.25 mi · 37%
Granger Road
3.03 mi · 21%
Broadway Avenue
1.66 mi · 12%
Libby Road
0.78 mi · 5%
East 14th Street
0.48 mi · 3%
Brecksville Road
0.37 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Willow Freeway

Merge slight left onto Willow Freeway

5.25 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
10.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cuyahoga Heights
00h 11m from Glendale
Leave By
7:44 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Glendale and Rain Showers 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 14.3 miles (23 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cuyahoga Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Glendale and 7.6 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.99 one way or $3.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Glendale and Rain Showers near Cleveland.

Stop Ideas Near Cuyahoga Heights

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Cuyahoga Heights and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cleveland City Hall
Scenic stop 6.1 mi away

Cleveland City Hall

Cleveland , OH
601 Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland, OH 44114
Rating 3.6/5 63 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
Parma City Hall
Meeting point 5.4 mi away

Parma City Hall

Cleveland , OH
6611 Ridge Rd, Cleveland, OH 44129
Rating 3.4/5 27 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cuyahoga Heights.

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

8 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

37 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

74 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

88 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glendale and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 10.63 mi (17.11 km).

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#1 Glendale

Situated in northeastern Ohio, this location is positioned within the boundaries of Cuyahoga County at an approximate elevation of 942 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates41.3970000, -81.5423400
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: West Glendale Street (-81.542388, 41.396979)
End: (-81.69551, 41.499606)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.5 gal
1.9 L · about $1.99
Round trip
$3.98
1 gal · 3.8 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.9 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.98 $1.99 $3.98
Mid-grade $4.56 $2.28 $4.56
Premium $5.10 $2.55 $5.10
Diesel $6.39 $3.20 $6.39

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Glendale and Cleveland. The current time is 02:31:59.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.