How far is Lodi, OH from Cleveland, OH?

The driving distance from Lodi, OH to Cleveland, OH is about 47.8 miles (77 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
47.87 mi
00h 51m
Flight
36.16 mi
58.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.16 mi
Kilometers
58.2 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.87 mi
Kilometers
77.04 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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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 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Sun, Nov 8, 10:40 PM EST
Return by in Lodi
Sun, Nov 8, 11:32 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lodi
2026-11-08T21:48
Arrive Cleveland
Sun, Nov 8, 10:40 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:46 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lodi
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
Brunswick
OH

City in Ohio

From Lodi
23.9 mi
00h 25m
To Cleveland
24 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
28°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 1:00 AM EST
Wind
5 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 Lodi and Cleveland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wooster Street

    22 m · 4 sec · Wooster Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Medina Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Medina Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Lafayette Road

    2641 ft · 47 sec · Lafayette Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1864 ft · 51 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    5 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cleveland, Columbus

    1161 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.1 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    10.5 mi · 11 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 Lodi 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
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
38.7 mi · 81%
Lafayette Road
5.81 mi · 12%
Innerbelt
0.9 mi · 2%
Medina Street
0.67 mi · 1%
Ontario Street
0.66 mi · 1%
US 422
0.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Keep slight left

27.5 mi · 00h 32m

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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
36.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brunswick
00h 25m from Lodi
Leave By
4:46 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Lodi and Sunny near Cleveland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47.8 miles (77 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Brunswick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.9 miles from Lodi and 24 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 4:46 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.52 one way or $13.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Lodi and Sunny near Cleveland.

Stop Ideas Near Brunswick

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

26 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

32 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

72 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

77 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lodi and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 36.16 mi (58.2 km).

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#1 Lodi

Situated in the southwestern portion of Medina County in northeastern Ohio, this village rests at an elevation of 928 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates41.0333900, -82.0120900
Altitude283
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: Wooster Street (-82.012126, 41.033348)
End: (-81.69551, 41.499606)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.69 gal
6.39 L · about $6.52
Round trip
$13.05
3.38 gal · 12.78 L
Estimated CO2
15 kg one way
Round trip: 30 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $6.52 $13.05
Mid-grade $4.45 $7.51 $15.03
Premium $4.99 $8.44 $16.88
Diesel $6.33 $10.69 $21.39

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 Lodi and Cleveland. The current time is 21:48:15.

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.