How far is London, OH from Cleveland, OH?

The driving distance from London, OH to Cleveland, OH is about 169 miles (272 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.4 miles (232.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
168.99 mi
02h 37m
Flight
144.4 mi
232.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.4 mi
Kilometers
232.39 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.99 mi
Kilometers
271.96 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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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 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Tue, Jun 2, 10:12 AM EDT
Return by in London
Tue, Jun 2, 12:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave London
2026-06-02T07:34
Arrive Cleveland
Tue, Jun 2, 10:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in London
9:30 PM EDT
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
Lexington
OH

Village in Richland County, Ohio, United States

From London
84.4 mi
01h 18m
To Cleveland
84.5 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph NE
Destination
71°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East High Street

    958 ft · 37 sec · East High Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto Elm Street

    1114 ft · 27 sec · Elm Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Lafayette Road

    2125 ft · 52 sec · Lafayette Road

  4. 4

    Continue on London – Delaware Road

    5.3 mi · 8 min · London – Delaware Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    2796 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    16.4 mi · 18 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on North Innerbelt

    1003 ft · 16 sec · North Innerbelt

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    2166 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1560 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    110.9 mi · 2 hr

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    27.5 mi · 32 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Innerbelt

    1.5 km · 1 min · Innerbelt

  14. 14

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

    1427 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

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

    1246 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Ontario Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Ontario Street

  17. 17

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

    71 m · 11 sec · South Roadway

  18. 18

    Continue on East Roadway

    584 ft · 26 sec · East Roadway

  19. 19

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

    156 m · 20 sec · Rockwell Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue

    57 m · 6 sec · Frankfort Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Frankfort Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between London 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
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
139 mi · 82%
London – Delaware Road
22.2 mi · 13%
I 670 East
4.34 mi · 3%
Innerbelt
0.9 mi · 1%
Ontario Street
0.66 mi
Lafayette Road
0.4 mi
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

111 mi · 02h 00m

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
02h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.6 mi
144.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lexington
01h 18m from London
Leave By
1:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving London and Sunny near Cleveland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 169 miles (272 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?

Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.4 miles from London and 84.5 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 144.4 miles (232.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.08 one way or $44.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around London and Sunny near Cleveland.

Stop Ideas Near Lexington

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

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

RAIL

Sandusky

86 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

87 mi away
410 East River Road
BUS

Columbus, OH

87 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

118 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between London and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 144.4 mi (232.39 km).

London

#1 London

City in Madison County, Ohio, United States

Population10,316
Coordinates39.8864500, -83.4482500
Altitude321
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: East High Street (-83.448327, 39.886516)
End: (-81.69551, 41.499606)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 272 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.96 gal
22.57 L · about $22.08
Round trip
$44.16
11.92 gal · 45.14 L
Estimated CO2
53 kg one way
Round trip: 105.9 kg / 233 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $22.08 $44.16
Mid-grade $4.24 $25.28 $50.56
Premium $4.79 $28.55 $57.10
Diesel $4.30 $25.65 $51.30

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between London and Cleveland. The current time is 07:34:56.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.