How far is Lucasville, OH from Cleveland, OH?

The driving distance from Lucasville, OH to Cleveland, OH is about 223.4 miles (359.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 193.6 miles (311.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
223.43 mi
03h 42m
Flight
193.61 mi
311.59 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
193.61 mi
Kilometers
311.59 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
223.43 mi
Kilometers
359.58 km
Drive Time
03h 42m

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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 03h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Sat, Apr 18, 2:50 AM EDT
Return by in Lucasville
Sat, Apr 18, 6:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lucasville
2026-04-17T23:08
Arrive Cleveland
Sat, Apr 18, 2:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lucasville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Marengo
OH

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

From Lucasville
111.5 mi
01h 51m
To Cleveland
111.8 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W
Destination
66°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34.8 mi · 48 min

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Columbus

    34.5 mi · 45 min

  3. 3

    Continue on South High Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South High Street

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Columbus, Wheeling

    1391 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 West

    1.1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  7. 7

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

    1415 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Columbus

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · South Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling

    2063 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.6 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    111.8 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    27.5 mi · 32 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Innerbelt

    1.5 km · 1 min · Innerbelt

  16. 16

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

    1427 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

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

    1246 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Ontario Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Ontario Street

  19. 19

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

    71 m · 11 sec · South Roadway

  20. 20

    Continue on East Roadway

    584 ft · 28 sec · East Roadway

  21. 21

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

    156 m · 20 sec · Rockwell Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue

    57 m · 6 sec · Frankfort Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Frankfort Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lucasville 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
23 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
141 mi · 63%
US 23 North
34.5 mi · 15%
South Freeway
3.6 mi · 2%
South High Street
2.64 mi · 1%
South Innerbelt
1.31 mi · 1%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
1.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.8 mi
193.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marengo
01h 51m from Lucasville
Leave By
9:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Lucasville and 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 Lucasville to Cleveland?

The road trip is about 223.4 miles (359.6 km) and usually takes 03h 42m 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?

Marengo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.5 miles from Lucasville and 111.8 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 193.6 miles (311.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.8 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 9:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.23 one way or $58.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Marengo

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

52 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

116 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lucasville and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 193.61 mi (311.59 km).

Lucasville

#1 Lucasville

Census-designated place in Scioto County, Ohio

Population2,757
Coordinates38.8795200, -82.9968400
Altitude167
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: US 23 (-82.996853, 38.87952)
End: (-81.69551, 41.499606)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 360 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.89 gal
29.85 L · about $29.23
Round trip
$58.46
15.78 gal · 59.7 L
Estimated CO2
70.1 kg one way
Round trip: 140.2 kg / 309 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $29.23 $58.46
Mid-grade $4.24 $33.47 $66.94
Premium $4.79 $37.79 $75.59
Diesel $4.30 $33.96 $67.92

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Lucasville and Cleveland. The current time is 23:08:42.

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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.