How far is Howard, OH from Cleveland, OH?
The driving distance from Howard, OH to Cleveland, OH is about 113.7 miles (183 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.3 miles (132.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.
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.
Township in Wayne County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Howard and Cleveland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Howard and Cleveland.
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Start on the route
82 m · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Coshocton Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Coshocton Road
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Turn left
143 m · 13 sec
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Turn right
51 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Millersburg Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Millersburg Road
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Continue on South Market Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Market Street
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Continue on Danville-Jelloway Road
1226 ft · 27 sec · Danville-Jelloway Road
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Continue on Danville-Jelloway Road
6.7 mi · 10 min · Danville-Jelloway Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Wooster Road
8.3 mi · 10 min · Wooster Road
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Turn right onto East Main Street
816 ft · 18 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto North Union Street
902 ft · 18 sec · North Union Street
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Turn right onto East Washington Street
893 ft · 13 sec · East Washington Street
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Turn straight onto Wooster Road
18.8 mi · 22 min · Wooster Road
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Turn right onto West Liberty Street
810 ft · 24 sec · West Liberty Street
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Turn left onto North Grant Street
2457 ft · 1 min · North Grant Street
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Turn right onto West Bowman Street
668 ft · 22 sec · West Bowman Street
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Turn left onto Quinby Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Quinby Avenue
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Turn left onto Burbank Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Burbank Road
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Continue on Friendsville Road
977 ft · 24 sec · Friendsville Road
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Turn left onto Dix Expressway
156 m · 7 sec · Dix Expressway
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Continue on Burbank Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Burbank Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Burbank Road
35 m · 1 sec · Burbank Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Burbank Road
848 ft · 12 sec · Burbank Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
37 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
77 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight onto Burbank Road
8.9 mi · 10 min · Burbank Road
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Continue on N Front Street
2168 ft · 30 sec · N Front Street
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Continue on Avon Lake Road
2505 ft · 56 sec · Avon Lake Road
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Take the exit right toward I 71 North: Cleveland
1743 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
16.2 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left
27.5 mi · 32 min
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Merge slight left onto Innerbelt
1.5 km · 1 min · Innerbelt
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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 Howard and Cleveland.
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.
I 71 North
Keep slight left
27.5 mi · 00h 32m
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 Howard and Sunny near Cleveland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Howard to Cleveland?
The road trip is about 113.7 miles (183 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?
Canaan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.2 miles from Howard and 62.5 miles from Cleveland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82.3 miles (132.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.86 one way or $29.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Howard and Sunny near Cleveland.
Stop Ideas Near Canaan
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 Canaan.
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Alliance
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Howard and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 82.33 mi (132.49 km).
#1 Howard
Township in Knox County, Ohio
| Population | 6,023 |
| Coordinates | 40.4075600, -82.3268200 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| 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: 183 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
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 | $14.86 | $29.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $17.01 | $34.02 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $19.21 | $38.42 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $17.26 | $34.52 |
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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