How far is Jerome, OH from Cleveland, OH?

The driving distance from Jerome, OH to Cleveland, OH is about 140.3 miles (225.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.3 miles (193.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 38m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
140.33 mi
02h 19m
Flight
120.3 mi
193.6 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.3 mi
Kilometers
193.6 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.33 mi
Kilometers
225.84 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Sun, May 31, 7:36 PM EDT
Return by in Jerome
Sun, May 31, 9:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jerome
2026-05-31T17:16
Arrive Cleveland
Sun, May 31, 7:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jerome
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Mifflin
OH

Human settlement in Ashland County, Ohio, United States of America

From Jerome
70.1 mi
01h 09m
To Cleveland
70.3 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E
Destination
75°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jerome Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Jerome Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    9.8 mi · 13 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right

    1312 ft · 36 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on East William Street

    1.3 km · 58 sec · East William Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Sunbury Road

  6. 6

    Continue on State Route 37 East

    5.9 mi · 8 min · State Route 37 East

  7. 7

    Take the exit left

    1628 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    89.5 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    27.5 mi · 32 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Innerbelt

    1.5 km · 1 min · Innerbelt

  11. 11

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

    1427 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

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

    1246 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Ontario Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Ontario Street

  14. 14

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

    71 m · 11 sec · South Roadway

  15. 15

    Continue on East Roadway

    584 ft · 28 sec · East Roadway

  16. 16

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

    156 m · 20 sec · Rockwell Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue

    57 m · 6 sec · Frankfort Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Frankfort Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jerome 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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 37 East
123 mi · 88%
Jerome Road
3.11 mi · 2%
Sunbury Road
0.91 mi · 1%
Innerbelt
0.9 mi · 1%
East William Street
0.82 mi · 1%
Ontario Street
0.66 mi
Longest Stretch

State Route 37 East

Merge slight left

89.5 mi · 01h 36m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
120.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mifflin
01h 09m from Jerome
Leave By
1:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jerome and Sunny near Cleveland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 140.3 miles (225.8 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Mifflin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.1 miles from Jerome and 70.3 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 120.3 miles (193.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 1:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.34 one way or $36.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mifflin

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

70 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

80 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

99 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
BUS

Columbus, OH

105 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jerome and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 120.3 mi (193.6 km).

Jerome

#1 Jerome

Township in Union County, Ohio

Population6,006
Coordinates40.1664500, -83.1757500
Altitude299
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: Jerome Road (-83.175772, 40.166448)
End: (-81.69551, 41.499606)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 226 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.95 gal
18.74 L · about $18.34
Round trip
$36.68
9.9 gal · 37.48 L
Estimated CO2
44 kg one way
Round trip: 88 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $18.34 $36.68
Mid-grade $4.24 $21.00 $42.00
Premium $4.79 $23.71 $47.42
Diesel $4.30 $21.30 $42.61

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Jerome and Cleveland. The current time is 17:16:40.

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.