How far is Minerva, OH from Cleveland, OH?

The driving distance from Minerva, OH to Cleveland, OH is about 77.1 miles (124 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.4 miles (98.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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
77.07 mi
01h 24m
Flight
61.42 mi
98.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.42 mi
Kilometers
98.84 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.07 mi
Kilometers
124.03 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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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 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Thu, Apr 23, 4:32 AM EDT
Return by in Minerva
Thu, Apr 23, 5:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Minerva
2026-04-23T03:07
Arrive Cleveland
Thu, Apr 23, 4:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Minerva
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
Akron
OH

The fifth most populous city in Ohio.

From Minerva
38 mi
00h 42m
To Cleveland
39.1 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 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 Minerva and Cleveland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North West Street

    15 m · 8 sec · North West Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Lincoln Way

    992 ft · 13 sec · West Lincoln Way

  3. 3

    Continue on Lincoln Street Southeast

    10 mi · 15 min · Lincoln Street Southeast

  4. 4

    Continue on Lincoln Street East

    2923 ft · 45 sec · Lincoln Street East

  5. 5

    Continue on East Walnut Street

    1873 ft · 52 sec · East Walnut Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Cedar Street South

    776 ft · 26 sec · Cedar Street South

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Nassau Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Nassau Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Lincoln Street East

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Street East

  9. 9

    Continue on Tuscarawas Street East

    2 mi · 3 min · Tuscarawas Street East

  10. 10

    Continue on Tuscarawas Street West

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Tuscarawas Street West

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 77 North, US 62 East: Akron

    1454 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    19.5 mi · 23 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    132 m · 11 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 77 North, I 76 West: Cleveland

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    34.3 mi · 42 min

  16. 16

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

    703 ft · 17 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on East 14th Street

    657 ft · 16 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto East 14th Street

    581 ft · 10 sec · East 14th Street

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on East 14th Street

    1322 ft · 28 sec · East 14th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Prospect Avenue East

    1344 ft · 41 sec · Prospect Avenue East

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East 9th Street

    160 m · 20 sec · East 9th Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Euclid Avenue

    1608 ft · 1 min · Euclid Avenue

  23. 23

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

    158 m · 27 sec · East Roadway

  24. 24

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

    156 m · 20 sec · Rockwell Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue

    57 m · 6 sec · Frankfort Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Frankfort Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Minerva 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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77 North
57.3 mi · 74%
Lincoln Street Southeast
9.97 mi · 13%
Lincoln Street East
2.62 mi · 3%
Tuscarawas Street East
2.04 mi · 3%
Tuscarawas Street West
1.09 mi · 1%
Nassau Street
0.72 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 77 North

Keep slight left

34.3 mi · 00h 42m

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
01h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
61.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Akron
00h 42m from Minerva
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Minerva and Sunny near Cleveland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 77.1 miles (124 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Akron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38 miles from Minerva and 39.1 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 61.4 miles (98.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.08 one way or $20.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Minerva and Sunny near Cleveland.

Stop Ideas Near Akron

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

40 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

49 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

58 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

108 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Minerva and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 61.42 mi (98.84 km).

Minerva

#1 Minerva

Village in Carroll, Columbiana, and Stark counties in the U.

Population3,619
Coordinates40.7297800, -81.1053800
Altitude322
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: North West Street (-81.105284, 40.729788)
End: (-81.69551, 41.499606)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.72 gal
10.29 L · about $10.08
Round trip
$20.16
5.44 gal · 20.58 L
Estimated CO2
24.2 kg one way
Round trip: 48.3 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $10.08 $20.16
Mid-grade $4.24 $11.54 $23.08
Premium $4.79 $13.03 $26.06
Diesel $4.30 $11.71 $23.41

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 Minerva and Cleveland. The current time is 03:07:34.

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.