How far is Kent, OH from Cleveland, OH?
The driving distance from Kent, OH to Cleveland, OH is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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 00h 47m.
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.
Village in Summit County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kent and Cleveland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kent and Cleveland.
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Start on East Main Street
681 ft · 22 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Gougler Avenue
1602 ft · 55 sec · Gougler Avenue
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Turn slight right onto North Mantua Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Mantua Street
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Continue on State Route 43
5 mi · 10 min · State Route 43
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Turn left onto Cleveland East Liverpool Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Cleveland East Liverpool Road
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Continue straight
11.4 mi · 13 min
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Continue on Outerbelt East Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt South Freeway
7.1 mi · 9 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt South Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 77 South, I 77 North: Akron, Cleveland
143 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North: Cleveland
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Willow Freeway
5.9 mi · 8 min · Willow Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward East 22nd Street, East 14th Street
703 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on East 14th Street
657 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto East 14th Street
581 ft · 10 sec · East 14th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on East 14th Street
1322 ft · 28 sec · East 14th Street
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Turn left onto Prospect Avenue East
3167 ft · 2 min · Prospect Avenue East
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Turn right onto Ontario Street
150 m · 21 sec · Ontario Street
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Turn right onto South Roadway
71 m · 11 sec · South Roadway
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Continue on East Roadway
584 ft · 26 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 Kent and Cleveland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Cleveland East Liverpool Road
Continue straight
11.4 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Kent and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Cleveland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kent to Cleveland?
The road trip is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Northfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from Kent and 19.2 miles from Cleveland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.00 one way or $10.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Kent and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Cleveland.
Stop Ideas Near Northfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cleveland City Hall
Parma City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Northfield.
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Alliance
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kent and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 29.63 mi (47.68 km).
#1 Kent
City in Portage County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 29,319 |
| Coordinates | 41.1536700, -81.3578900 |
| Altitude | 325 |
| 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: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.00 | $10.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $5.73 | $11.45 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $6.47 | $12.93 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $5.81 | $11.62 |
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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