How far is Massillon, OH from Cleveland, OH?

The driving distance from Massillon, OH to Cleveland, OH is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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
54.72 mi
00h 57m
Flight
49.39 mi
79.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.39 mi
Kilometers
79.49 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.72 mi
Kilometers
88.06 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Thu, Apr 23, 2:03 AM EDT
Return by in Massillon
Thu, Apr 23, 3:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Massillon
2026-04-23T01:05
Arrive Cleveland
Thu, Apr 23, 2:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Massillon
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
Fairlawn
OH

City in Summit County, Ohio, United States of America

From Massillon
27.1 mi
00h 28m
To Cleveland
27.7 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lincoln Way East

    36 m · 8 sec · Lincoln Way East

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 1st Street Northeast

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 1st Street Northeast

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lake Avenue Northwest

    101 m · 10 sec · Lake Avenue Northwest

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest

    51.5 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward East 22nd Street, East 14th Street

    703 ft · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on East 14th Street

    657 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto East 14th Street

    581 ft · 10 sec · East 14th Street

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on East 14th Street

    1322 ft · 28 sec · East 14th Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Prospect Avenue East

    1344 ft · 41 sec · Prospect Avenue East

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East 9th Street

    160 m · 20 sec · East 9th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Euclid Avenue

    1608 ft · 1 min · Euclid Avenue

  12. 12

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

    158 m · 27 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 Massillon and Cleveland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest
51.5 mi · 94%
1st Street Northeast
1.1 mi · 2%
East 14th Street
0.48 mi · 1%
Euclid Avenue
0.3 mi · 1%
Prospect Avenue East
0.25 mi
East 22nd Street
0.13 mi
Longest Stretch

Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest

Turn right onto Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest

51.5 mi · 01h 02m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
49.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairlawn
00h 28m from Massillon
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Massillon and Sunny near Cleveland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Fairlawn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.1 miles from Massillon and 27.7 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.15 one way or $14.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fairlawn

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

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

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

43 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

49 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

49 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

99 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Massillon and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 49.39 mi (79.49 km).

Massillon

#1 Massillon

Town in Ohio, USA

Population32,641
Coordinates40.7967200, -81.5215100
Altitude289
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: Lincoln Way East (-81.521603, 40.796908)
End: (-81.69551, 41.499606)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.93 gal
7.31 L · about $7.15
Round trip
$14.30
3.86 gal · 14.62 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.3 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $7.15 $14.30
Mid-grade $4.24 $8.19 $16.37
Premium $4.79 $9.24 $18.49
Diesel $4.30 $8.31 $16.61

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Massillon and Cleveland. The current time is 01:05:22.

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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.