How far is Middlebury, OH from Cleveland, OH?

The driving distance from Middlebury, OH to Cleveland, OH is about 206.8 miles (332.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165 miles (265.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
206.77 mi
03h 17m
Flight
164.95 mi
265.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.95 mi
Kilometers
265.46 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.77 mi
Kilometers
332.77 km
Drive Time
03h 17m

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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 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Sat, Apr 18, 2:24 AM EDT
Return by in Middlebury
Sat, Apr 18, 5:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middlebury
2026-04-17T23:07
Arrive Cleveland
Sat, Apr 18, 2:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 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
10:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Middlebury
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
Bucyrus
OH

City in Ohio

From Middlebury
103.3 mi
01h 38m
To Cleveland
103.5 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 Middlebury and Cleveland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Harrison Willshire Road

    10 m · 8 sec · Harrison Willshire Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    8.9 mi · 13 min

  3. 3

    Keep slight right

    28 mi · 31 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    49.6 mi · 54 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    46.4 mi · 52 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.3 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    43.3 mi · 46 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    27.5 mi · 32 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Innerbelt

    1.5 km · 1 min · Innerbelt

  10. 10

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

    1427 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

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

    1246 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Ontario Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Ontario Street

  13. 13

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

    71 m · 11 sec · South Roadway

  14. 14

    Continue on East Roadway

    584 ft · 28 sec · East Roadway

  15. 15

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

    156 m · 20 sec · Rockwell Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue

    57 m · 6 sec · Frankfort Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Frankfort Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Middlebury and Cleveland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Harrison Willshire Road
124 mi · 60%
I 71 North
71.6 mi · 35%
Innerbelt
0.9 mi
Ontario Street
0.66 mi
US 422
0.27 mi
US 422 West
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

Harrison Willshire Road

Continue straight

49.6 mi · 00h 54m

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 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.8 mi
165 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bucyrus
01h 38m from Middlebury
Leave By
10:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Middlebury 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 Middlebury to Cleveland?

The road trip is about 206.8 miles (332.8 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?

Bucyrus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.3 miles from Middlebury and 103.5 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 165 miles (265.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.8 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 10:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.05 one way or $54.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Middlebury and Chance Rain Showers near Cleveland.

Stop Ideas Near Bucyrus

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

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

RAIL

Sandusky

74 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
BUS

Columbus, OH

94 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Elyria

97 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

104 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middlebury and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 164.95 mi (265.46 km).

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#1 Middlebury

Human settlement in United States of America

Population1,346
Coordinates40.8461600, -84.7460700
Altitude249
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: Harrison Willshire Road (-84.746005, 40.846161)
End: (-81.69551, 41.499606)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 333 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.3 gal
27.62 L · about $27.05
Round trip
$54.09
14.6 gal · 55.24 L
Estimated CO2
64.9 kg one way
Round trip: 129.8 kg / 286 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $27.05 $54.09
Mid-grade $4.24 $30.97 $61.93
Premium $4.79 $34.97 $69.93
Diesel $4.30 $31.42 $62.84

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 Middlebury and Cleveland. The current time is 23:07:24.

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.