How far is Hough, OH from Cleveland, OH?

The driving distance from Hough, OH to Cleveland, OH is about 5.5 miles (8.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 3.2 miles (5.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
5.46 mi
00h 12m
Flight
3.17 mi
5.1 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.17 mi
Kilometers
5.1 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.46 mi
Kilometers
8.79 km
Drive Time
00h 12m

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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 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Sun, Nov 8, 6:57 AM EST
Return by in Hough
Sun, Nov 8, 7:10 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hough
2026-11-08T06:45
Arrive Cleveland
Sun, Nov 8, 6:57 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:13 AM to 7:13 PM EST

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

Leave by
8:04 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hough
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
Bratenahl
OH

Town

From Hough
2 mi
00h 06m
To Cleveland
3.5 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
9 to 16 mph SW
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Linwood Avenue

    803 ft · 39 sec · Linwood Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 79th Street

    1014 ft · 39 sec · East 79th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hough Avenue

    1693 ft · 53 sec · Hough Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East 71st Street

    899 ft · 29 sec · East 71st Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Chester Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Chester Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East 13th Street

    557 ft · 19 sec · East 13th Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Superior Avenue East

    1825 ft · 1 min · Superior Avenue East

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East 6th Street

    89 m · 15 sec · East 6th Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Rockwell Avenue

    1364 ft · 51 sec · Rockwell Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue

    57 m · 6 sec · Frankfort Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Frankfort Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hough 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
11 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
200 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chester Avenue
2.32 mi · 42%
Superior Avenue East
0.35 mi · 6%
Hough Avenue
0.32 mi · 6%
Rockwell Avenue
0.26 mi · 5%
East 79th Street
0.19 mi · 4%
East 71st Street
0.17 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Chester Avenue

Turn right onto Chester Avenue

2.32 mi · 00h 05m

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 12m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
3.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bratenahl
00h 06m from Hough
Leave By
8:04 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hough and Sunny near Cleveland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 5.5 miles (8.8 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?

Bratenahl is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2 miles from Hough and 3.5 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 3.2 miles (5.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 8:04 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.74 one way or $1.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hough and Sunny near Cleveland.

Stop Ideas Near Bratenahl

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 Bratenahl and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cleveland City Hall
Scenic stop 1.7 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 9.2 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 Bratenahl.

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

7 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

44 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

82 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

92 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hough and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 3.17 mi (5.1 km).

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#1 Hough

Situated on the East Side of Cleveland within Cuyahoga County, this urban neighborhood lies at an average elevation of approximately 646 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates41.5120000, -81.6365200
Altitude197
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: Linwood Avenue (-81.636521, 41.512056)
End: (-81.69551, 41.499606)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 9 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.19 gal
0.73 L · about $0.74
Round trip
$1.49
0.38 gal · 1.46 L
Estimated CO2
1.7 kg one way
Round trip: 3.4 kg / 7 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.91 $0.74 $1.49
Mid-grade $4.50 $0.85 $1.71
Premium $5.04 $0.96 $1.92
Diesel $6.36 $1.21 $2.42

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Hough and Cleveland. The current time is 06:45:11.

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.