How far is New Paris, OH from Cleveland, OH?

The driving distance from New Paris, OH to Cleveland, OH is about 242 miles (389.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 198 miles (318.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
242 mi
03h 51m
Flight
198.04 mi
318.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
198.04 mi
Kilometers
318.72 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
242 mi
Kilometers
389.46 km
Drive Time
03h 51m

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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 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Fri, May 22, 11:08 AM EDT
Return by in New Paris
Fri, May 22, 2:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Paris
2026-05-22T07:16
Arrive Cleveland
Fri, May 22, 11:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 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
9:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Paris
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Galena
OH

Village in Delaware County, Ohio, United States

From New Paris
122.4 mi
01h 55m
To Cleveland
119.6 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph E
Destination
68°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, May 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between New Paris and Cleveland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Paris and Cleveland.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    48 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    54 m · 10 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Washington Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Washington Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto National Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · National Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 70 East, US 35 South: Dayton, Ohio

    1805 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    24.2 mi · 26 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    20.9 mi · 24 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    49.2 mi · 53 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on North Innerbelt

    1003 ft · 16 sec · North Innerbelt

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    2166 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1560 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    110.9 mi · 2 hr

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    27.5 mi · 32 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Innerbelt

    1.5 km · 1 min · Innerbelt

  17. 17

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

    1427 ft · 35 sec

  18. 18

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

    1246 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Ontario Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Ontario Street

  20. 20

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

    71 m · 11 sec · South Roadway

  21. 21

    Continue on East Roadway

    584 ft · 28 sec · East Roadway

  22. 22

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

    156 m · 20 sec · Rockwell Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue

    57 m · 6 sec · Frankfort Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Frankfort Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Paris 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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
139 mi · 57%
I 70 East
96.2 mi · 40%
I 670 East
4.34 mi · 2%
South Washington Street
1.55 mi · 1%
National Road
1.32 mi · 1%
Innerbelt
0.9 mi
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

111 mi · 02h 00m

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 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44 mi
198 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Galena
01h 55m from New Paris
Leave By
9:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New Paris and Rain Showers Likely near Cleveland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Paris to Cleveland?

The road trip is about 242 miles (389.5 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?

Galena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.4 miles from New Paris and 119.6 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 198 miles (318.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 44 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 9:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.64 one way or $63.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around New Paris and Rain Showers Likely near Cleveland.

Stop Ideas Near Galena

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

30 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Paris and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 198.04 mi (318.72 km).

New Paris

#1 New Paris

City in Preble County, Ohio, United States of America

Population1,570
Coordinates39.8569900, -84.7932900
Altitude316
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: West Main Street (-84.793304, 39.857422)
End: (-81.69551, 41.499606)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 389 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.54 gal
32.33 L · about $31.64
Round trip
$63.28
17.08 gal · 64.66 L
Estimated CO2
75.9 kg one way
Round trip: 151.8 kg / 335 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $31.64 $63.28
Mid-grade $4.24 $36.23 $72.45
Premium $4.79 $40.91 $81.81
Diesel $4.30 $36.76 $73.51

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 · May 22, 2026

There is no time difference between New Paris and Cleveland. The current time is 07:16:48.

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.