How far is Mingo Junction, OH from Cleveland, OH?
The driving distance from Mingo Junction, OH to Cleveland, OH is about 135.8 miles (218.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.2 miles (159.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mingo Junction and Cleveland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mingo Junction and Cleveland.
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Start on Stanton Avenue
18 m · 3 sec · Stanton Avenue
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Turn straight onto Lincoln Avenue
160 m · 28 sec · Lincoln Avenue
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Turn left onto Standard Avenue
108 m · 16 sec · Standard Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto McLister Avenue
85 m · 8 sec · McLister Avenue
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Turn left onto Commercial Street
2438 ft · 1 min · Commercial Street
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Take the ramp straight
762 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Slack Street
158 m · 15 sec · Slack Street
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Turn right onto South 4th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South 4th Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Avenue
44 m · 5 sec · Franklin Avenue
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Turn left onto Dean Martin Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Dean Martin Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
21.8 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit straight
1469 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left
104 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto River Lake Highway
5.3 mi · 6 min · River Lake Highway
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Continue straight
33.6 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Cleveland
3111 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 76 East
2550 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Cleveland
2349 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
31.1 mi · 33 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on I 480, SR 14: Cleveland, Streetsboro
2927 ft · 1 min
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Continue on I 480 West, SR 14 West: Cleveland
735 ft · 10 sec
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Continue straight
11.2 mi · 13 min
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Continue on Outerbelt East Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt South Freeway
7.1 mi · 9 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt South Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 77 South, I 77 North: Akron, Cleveland
143 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North: Cleveland
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Willow Freeway
5.9 mi · 8 min · Willow Freeway
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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 Mingo Junction and Cleveland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
River Lake Highway
Continue straight
33.6 mi · 00h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mingo Junction and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cleveland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mingo Junction to Cleveland?
The road trip is about 135.8 miles (218.6 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?
Mineral Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.9 miles from Mingo Junction and 69 miles from Cleveland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.2 miles (159.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.6 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 1:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.75 one way or $35.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mingo Junction and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cleveland.
Stop Ideas Near Mineral Ridge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mineral Ridge.
Alliance
Cleveland Lakefront station
Union Station
Elyria
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mingo Junction and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 99.17 mi (159.6 km).
#1 Mingo Junction
Town
| Population | 3,185 |
| Coordinates | 40.3217400, -80.6098000 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| 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: 219 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $17.75 | $35.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $20.32 | $40.64 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $22.94 | $45.89 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $20.62 | $41.23 |
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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