How far is Lincoln Heights, OH from Cleveland, OH?

The driving distance from Lincoln Heights, OH to Cleveland, OH is about 77.9 miles (125.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.9 miles (104.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
77.94 mi
01h 18m
Flight
64.93 mi
104.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.93 mi
Kilometers
104.49 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.94 mi
Kilometers
125.44 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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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 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Sun, Nov 8, 12:56 PM EST
Return by in Lincoln Heights
Sun, Nov 8, 2:14 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lincoln Heights
2026-11-08T11:38
Arrive Cleveland
Sun, Nov 8, 12:56 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:54 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lincoln Heights
9:30 PM EST
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
Gloria Glens Park
OH

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

From Lincoln Heights
38.9 mi
00h 39m
To Cleveland
39 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
9 to 17 mph SW
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln Heights and Cleveland.

  1. 1

    Start on Ashland Road

    1 km · 1 min · Ashland Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 East

    1 km · 1 min

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.3 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    43.3 mi · 46 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    27.5 mi · 32 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Innerbelt

    1.5 km · 1 min · Innerbelt

  8. 8

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

    1427 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

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

    1246 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Ontario Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Ontario Street

  11. 11

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

    71 m · 11 sec · South Roadway

  12. 12

    Continue on East Roadway

    584 ft · 28 sec · East Roadway

  13. 13

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

    156 m · 20 sec · Rockwell Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue

    57 m · 6 sec · Frankfort Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Frankfort Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lincoln Heights 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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
71.6 mi · 92%
US 30 East
3.3 mi · 4%
Innerbelt
0.9 mi · 1%
Ontario Street
0.66 mi · 1%
Ashland Road
0.65 mi · 1%
US 422
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

43.3 mi · 00h 46m

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
01h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
64.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gloria Glens Park
00h 39m from Lincoln Heights
Leave By
3:54 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lincoln Heights and Sunny near Cleveland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lincoln Heights to Cleveland?

The road trip is about 77.9 miles (125.4 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Gloria Glens Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.9 miles from Lincoln Heights and 39 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 64.9 miles (104.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:54 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.62 one way or $21.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lincoln Heights and Sunny near Cleveland.

Stop Ideas Near Gloria Glens Park

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gloria Glens Park, 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 Gloria Glens Park.

RAIL

Elyria

38 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

52 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

69 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

81 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln Heights and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 64.93 mi (104.49 km).

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#1 Lincoln Heights

Located in north-central Ohio within Richland County, this census-designated place sits at an average elevation of approximately 1309 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates40.7714500, -82.4843300
Altitude399
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: Ashland Road (-82.484317, 40.771437)
End: (-81.69551, 41.499606)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.75 gal
10.41 L · about $10.62
Round trip
$21.23
5.5 gal · 20.82 L
Estimated CO2
24.4 kg one way
Round trip: 48.9 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $10.62 $21.23
Mid-grade $4.45 $12.23 $24.45
Premium $4.99 $13.73 $27.47
Diesel $6.33 $17.40 $34.80

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 · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Lincoln Heights and Cleveland. The current time is 11:38:10.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.