How far is Kirtland, OH from Cleveland, OH?

The driving distance from Kirtland, OH to Cleveland, OH is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.7 mi
00h 25m
Flight
19.44 mi
31.29 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.44 mi
Kilometers
31.29 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.7 mi
Kilometers
36.54 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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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 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Sun, Apr 19, 1:00 AM EDT
Return by in Kirtland
Sun, Apr 19, 1:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kirtland
2026-04-19T00:34
Arrive Cleveland
Sun, Apr 19, 1:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Kirtland
10:00 PM EDT
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
Euclid
OH

A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

From Kirtland
11.4 mi
00h 12m
To Cleveland
11.3 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph W
Destination
48°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Chillicothe Road

    137 m · 12 sec · Chillicothe Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Kirtland Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Kirtland Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Broadmoor Road

    1849 ft · 56 sec · Broadmoor Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 90 West: Cleveland

    1866 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Euclid Spur

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Euclid Spur

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Lakeland Freeway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · Lakeland Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward West 3rd Street

    973 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on West 3rd Street

    583 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West 3rd Street

    918 ft · 33 sec · West 3rd Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Lakeside Avenue

    580 ft · 20 sec · West Lakeside Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Ontario Street

    1154 ft · 38 sec · Ontario Street

  16. 16

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

    77 m · 9 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 Kirtland 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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
79.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lakeland Freeway
8.78 mi · 39%
I 90 West
4.86 mi · 21%
Euclid Spur
3.77 mi · 17%
Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
3.48 mi · 15%
Kirtland Road
0.65 mi · 3%
West 3rd Street
0.47 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Lakeland Freeway

Merge slight right onto Lakeland Freeway

8.78 mi · 00h 11m

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 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
19.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Euclid
00h 12m from Kirtland
Leave By
7:40 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Kirtland 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 Kirtland to Cleveland?

The road trip is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?

Euclid is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Kirtland and 11.3 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.96 one way or $5.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Kirtland and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Cleveland.

Stop Ideas Near Euclid

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 Euclid and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cleveland City Hall
Scenic stop 10.3 mi away

Cleveland City Hall

Cleveland , OH
601 Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland, OH 44114
Rating 3.6/5 63 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
Cleveland Heights City Hall
Meeting point 4.9 mi away

Cleveland Heights City Hall

Cleveland Heights , OH
40 Severance Cir, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
Rating 3.0/5 11 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Euclid.

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

17 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

54 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

83 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

101 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kirtland and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 19.44 mi (31.29 km).

Kirtland

#1 Kirtland

City in Lake County, Ohio, USA

Population6,793
Coordinates41.6289400, -81.3615000
Altitude202
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: Chillicothe Road (-81.36233, 41.628771)
End: (-81.69551, 41.499606)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.8 gal
3.03 L · about $2.96
Round trip
$5.93
1.6 gal · 6.06 L
Estimated CO2
7.1 kg one way
Round trip: 14.2 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $2.96 $5.93
Mid-grade $4.24 $3.39 $6.79
Premium $4.79 $3.83 $7.66
Diesel $4.30 $3.44 $6.89

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Kirtland and Cleveland. The current time is 00:34:49.

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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.