How far is Laurel, OH from Cleveland, OH?
The driving distance from Laurel, OH to Cleveland, OH is about 267.3 miles (430.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 221.8 miles (357 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 15m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laurel and Cleveland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laurel and Cleveland.
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Start on the route
19 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Laurel Nicholsville Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Laurel Nicholsville Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
4 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto State Route 125
1.5 mi · 2 min · State Route 125
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Turn right onto State Route 222
4.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 222
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Continue on South Riverside Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Riverside Drive
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Exit the roundabout
3.3 mi · 6 min
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Turn left
1896 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto East Main Street
2174 ft · 37 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on US 50
11.7 mi · 18 min · US 50
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Turn left onto Apple Street
8.9 mi · 13 min · Apple Street
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Turn slight right onto Cuba Avenue
11.5 mi · 19 min · Cuba Avenue
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Turn left onto Xenia Avenue
4.6 mi · 7 min · Xenia Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 71 North: Columbus
1333 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
55 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling
2063 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt
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Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland
1.6 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
111.8 mi · 2 hr 1 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 Laurel 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.
I 71 North
Keep slight left
112 mi · 02h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Laurel and Sunny near Cleveland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laurel to Cleveland?
The road trip is about 267.3 miles (430.1 km) and usually takes 04h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Westerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.4 miles from Laurel and 139.7 miles from Cleveland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 221.8 miles (357 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.94 one way or $69.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Laurel and Sunny near Cleveland.
Stop Ideas Near Westerville
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 Westerville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laurel and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 221.85 mi (357.04 km).
#1 Laurel
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 1,121 |
| Coordinates | 38.9153400, -84.1916000 |
| Altitude | 269 |
| 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: 430 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 20m |
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 | $34.94 | $69.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $40.00 | $80.00 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $45.17 | $90.34 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $40.59 | $81.17 |
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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