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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Quick Snapshot
Road
135.83 mi
02h 18m
Flight
99.17 mi
159.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.17 mi
Kilometers
159.6 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.83 mi
Kilometers
218.59 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Wed, Apr 15, 9:16 AM EDT
Return by in Mingo Junction
Wed, Apr 15, 11:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mingo Junction
2026-04-15T06:57
Arrive Cleveland
Wed, Apr 15, 9:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mingo Junction
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
Mineral Ridge
OH

Census designated place

From Mingo Junction
66.9 mi
01h 09m
To Cleveland
69 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Stanton Avenue

    18 m · 3 sec · Stanton Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Lincoln Avenue

    160 m · 28 sec · Lincoln Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Standard Avenue

    108 m · 16 sec · Standard Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto McLister Avenue

    85 m · 8 sec · McLister Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Commercial Street

    2438 ft · 1 min · Commercial Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    762 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Slack Street

    158 m · 15 sec · Slack Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South 4th Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Franklin Avenue

    44 m · 5 sec · Franklin Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Dean Martin Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Dean Martin Boulevard

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    21.8 mi · 31 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit straight

    1469 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    104 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto River Lake Highway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · River Lake Highway

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    33.6 mi · 37 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Cleveland

    3111 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight right

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 76 East

    2550 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Cleveland

    2349 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    31.1 mi · 33 min · Ohio Turnpike

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I 480, SR 14: Cleveland, Streetsboro

    2927 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Continue on I 480 West, SR 14 West: Cleveland

    735 ft · 10 sec

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    11.2 mi · 13 min

  25. 25

    Continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt South Freeway

    7.1 mi · 9 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt South Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward I 77 South, I 77 North: Akron, Cleveland

    143 m · 11 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North: Cleveland

    1 km · 1 min

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Willow Freeway

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Willow Freeway

  31. 31

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

    703 ft · 17 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on East 14th Street

    657 ft · 16 sec

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto East 14th Street

    581 ft · 10 sec · East 14th Street

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on East 14th Street

    1322 ft · 28 sec · East 14th Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Prospect Avenue East

    1344 ft · 41 sec · Prospect Avenue East

  36. 36

    Turn right onto East 9th Street

    160 m · 20 sec · East 9th Street

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Euclid Avenue

    1608 ft · 1 min · Euclid Avenue

  38. 38

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

    158 m · 27 sec · East Roadway

  39. 39

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

    156 m · 20 sec · Rockwell Avenue

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue

    57 m · 6 sec · Frankfort Avenue

  41. 41

    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.

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
41 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
River Lake Highway
38.9 mi · 29%
Ohio Turnpike
31.1 mi · 23%
Dean Martin Boulevard
23.7 mi · 17%
I 480 West
11.4 mi · 8%
Outerbelt South Freeway
8.21 mi · 6%
Willow Freeway
5.9 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.6 mi
99.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mineral Ridge
01h 09m from Mingo Junction
Leave By
1:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Alliance

37 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

88 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Union Station

101 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Elyria

114 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mingo Junction and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 99.17 mi (159.6 km).

Mingo Junction

#1 Mingo Junction

Town

Population3,185
Coordinates40.3217400, -80.6098000
Altitude243
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: Stanton Avenue (-80.609768, 40.321765)
End: (-81.69551, 41.499606)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 219 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.79 gal
18.14 L · about $17.75
Round trip
$35.49
9.58 gal · 36.28 L
Estimated CO2
42.6 kg one way
Round trip: 85.1 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Mingo Junction and Cleveland. The current time is 06:57:52.

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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.