How far is Mechanicsburg, OH from Cleveland, OH?
The driving distance from Mechanicsburg, OH to Cleveland, OH is about 173.3 miles (278.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132 miles (212.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 19m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 09m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mechanicsburg and Cleveland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mechanicsburg and Cleveland.
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Start on Mechanicsburg Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Mechanicsburg Road
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Continue on Coal Run Road
668 ft · 25 sec · Coal Run Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
87 m · 6 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Woodsfield Street
8.1 mi · 14 min · Woodsfield Street
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Continue on South Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Oaklawn Avenue
1326 ft · 22 sec · Oaklawn Avenue
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Continue on Oaklawn Avenue
10.3 mi · 15 min · Oaklawn Avenue
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Continue on Washington Street
1.6 km · 1 min · Washington Street
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Continue on Somerton Highway
6.2 mi · 9 min · Somerton Highway
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Continue on South Chestnut Street
1.6 km · 1 min · South Chestnut Street
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Turn straight onto Bond Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · Bond Avenue
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Continue on Barnesville Hendrysburg Road
4.3 mi · 6 min · Barnesville Hendrysburg Road
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Continue on Hendrysburg Freeport Road
110 m · 8 sec · Hendrysburg Freeport Road
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Continue on Hendrysburg Freeport Road
9 mi · 13 min · Hendrysburg Freeport Road
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Continue on Freeport Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Freeport Road
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Turn sharp right onto Cadiz Road
152 m · 6 sec · Cadiz Road
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Continue on Cadiz-Piedmont Road
2762 ft · 36 sec · Cadiz-Piedmont Road
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Turn left onto Smyrna Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Smyrna Road
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Continue on Philadelphia Street
2668 ft · 49 sec · Philadelphia Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1222 ft · 21 sec · East Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Cemetery Hill Road
1266 ft · 21 sec · Cemetery Hill Road
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Continue on Freeport Tippecanoe Road
5.3 mi · 8 min · Freeport Tippecanoe Road
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Continue on Davis Street
1302 ft · 22 sec · Davis Street
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Continue on Tippecanoe Road
8.5 mi · 13 min · Tippecanoe Road
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Continue on Johnson Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · Johnson Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Taylor Avenue
543 ft · 11 sec · Taylor Avenue
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Turn right onto Jewett Avenue
1518 ft · 26 sec · Jewett Avenue
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Continue on Center Street
151 m · 12 sec · Center Street
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Turn right onto Stillwater Avenue
3168 ft · 59 sec · Stillwater Avenue
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Turn left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: Uhrichsville, New Philadelphia
1516 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Water Street
15.9 mi · 17 min · Water Street
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Take the exit slight right toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon
1543 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto South Wooster Avenue
3.2 mi · 4 min · South Wooster Avenue
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Continue straight
65.2 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward East 22nd Street, East 14th Street
703 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on East 14th Street
657 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto East 14th Street
581 ft · 10 sec · East 14th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on East 14th Street
1322 ft · 28 sec · East 14th Street
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Turn left onto Prospect Avenue East
1344 ft · 41 sec · Prospect Avenue East
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Turn right onto East 9th Street
160 m · 20 sec · East 9th Street
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Turn left onto Euclid Avenue
1608 ft · 1 min · Euclid Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Roadway
158 m · 27 sec · East Roadway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rockwell Avenue
156 m · 20 sec · Rockwell Avenue
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Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue
57 m · 6 sec · Frankfort Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Frankfort Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mechanicsburg and Cleveland.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
South Wooster Avenue
Continue straight
65.2 mi · 01h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Mechanicsburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cleveland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mechanicsburg to Cleveland?
The road trip is about 173.3 miles (278.9 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?
New Philadelphia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.6 miles from Mechanicsburg and 95.7 miles from Cleveland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132 miles (212.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.67 one way or $45.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Mechanicsburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cleveland.
Stop Ideas Near New Philadelphia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Port Washington Town Hall
Gnadenhutten Village Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Philadelphia.
Alliance
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mechanicsburg and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 132 mi (212.44 km).
#1 Mechanicsburg
Village in Champaign County, Ohio
| Population | 1,615 |
| Coordinates | 39.6461900, -81.0842700 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cleveland
The second most populous city in Ohio and the center of the Cleveland metropolitan area.
| Population | 378,589 |
| Coordinates | 41.4995000, -81.6954100 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-81.69551, 41.499606)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 279 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $22.67 | $45.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $25.96 | $51.92 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $29.31 | $58.63 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $26.34 | $52.68 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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