How far is McArthur, OH from Cleveland, OH?

The driving distance from McArthur, OH to Cleveland, OH is about 215.3 miles (346.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.1 miles (259.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 59m 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
215.32 mi
03h 29m
Flight
161.03 mi
259.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.03 mi
Kilometers
259.16 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
215.32 mi
Kilometers
346.53 km
Drive Time
03h 29m

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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 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Thu, Apr 23, 12:46 AM EDT
Return by in McArthur
Thu, Apr 23, 4:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McArthur
2026-04-22T21:16
Arrive Cleveland
Thu, Apr 23, 12:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 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
10:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in McArthur
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 McArthur
106.6 mi
01h 44m
To Cleveland
108.7 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    17 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    58 m · 7 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Market Street

    22.7 mi · 34 min · North Market Street

  4. 4

    Continue on South Mulberry Street

    869 ft · 20 sec · South Mulberry Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1879 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    6.9 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Logan-Lancaster Road Southeast

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Logan-Lancaster Road Southeast

  8. 8

    Continue on Logan-Lancaster Road

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Logan-Lancaster Road

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Lancaster Bypass

    13.3 mi · 14 min · Lancaster Bypass

  10. 10

    Continue on Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest

  11. 11

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    8.5 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Southeast Expressway

    2200 ft · 31 sec · Southeast Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on College Avenue

    740 ft · 13 sec · College Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on College Avenue

    1624 ft · 28 sec · College Avenue

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Columbus

    1554 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · East Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, US 40: Cleveland, Broad Street

    1 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    2058 ft · 32 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    111.8 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    27.5 mi · 32 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Innerbelt

    1.5 km · 1 min · Innerbelt

  22. 22

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

    1427 ft · 35 sec

  23. 23

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

    1246 ft · 43 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Ontario Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Ontario Street

  25. 25

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

    71 m · 11 sec · South Roadway

  26. 26

    Continue on East Roadway

    584 ft · 28 sec · East Roadway

  27. 27

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

    156 m · 20 sec · Rockwell Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue

    57 m · 6 sec · Frankfort Avenue

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Frankfort Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between McArthur 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
29 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
140 mi · 65%
North Market Street
22.7 mi · 11%
Lancaster Bypass
13.3 mi · 6%
Southeast Expressway
8.87 mi · 4%
Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
7.82 mi · 4%
South Mulberry Street
7.4 mi · 3%
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 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.2 mi
161.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marengo
01h 44m from McArthur
Leave By
10:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving McArthur and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Cleveland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 215.3 miles (346.5 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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 106.6 miles from McArthur and 108.7 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 161.1 miles (259.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.2 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 10:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.16 one way or $56.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around McArthur and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny 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 McArthur and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 161.03 mi (259.16 km).

McArthur

#1 McArthur

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

Population1,620
Coordinates39.2464600, -82.4784900
Altitude233
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: (-82.478318, 39.246449)
End: (-81.69551, 41.499606)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 347 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.6 gal
28.76 L · about $28.16
Round trip
$56.32
15.2 gal · 57.52 L
Estimated CO2
67.5 kg one way
Round trip: 135.1 kg / 298 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $28.16 $56.32
Mid-grade $4.24 $32.24 $64.48
Premium $4.79 $36.40 $72.81
Diesel $4.30 $32.71 $65.42

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 McArthur and Cleveland. The current time is 21:16:19.

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.