How far is North Olmsted, OH from Cleveland, OH?
The driving distance from North Olmsted, OH to Cleveland, OH is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Olmsted and Cleveland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Olmsted and Cleveland.
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Start on Dover Center Road
31 m · 5 sec · Dover Center Road
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Turn right onto Lorain Road
2444 ft · 49 sec · Lorain Road
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Turn slight right onto Brookpark Road
2 mi · 3 min · Brookpark Road
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Turn left onto Clague Road
99 m · 9 sec · Clague Road
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Take the ramp right
1453 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cleveland, Columbus
3139 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland
1379 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Berea Freeway
2522 ft · 36 sec · Berea Freeway
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Merge slight right
8.5 mi · 11 min
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Merge slight left onto Innerbelt
1.5 km · 1 min · Innerbelt
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Take the exit slight right toward US 422, SR 14: Orange Avenue, Ontario Street
1427 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 422 West, SR 14 West: Ontario Street
1246 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto Ontario Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Ontario Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Roadway
71 m · 11 sec · South Roadway
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Continue on East Roadway
584 ft · 28 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 North Olmsted and Cleveland.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Berea Freeway
Merge slight right
8.54 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving North Olmsted and Mostly Sunny near Cleveland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Olmsted to Cleveland?
The road trip is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Linndale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from North Olmsted and 9.4 miles from Cleveland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.33 one way or $4.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny around North Olmsted and Mostly Sunny near Cleveland.
Stop Ideas Near Linndale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cleveland City Hall
Parma City Hall
Brunswick City Hall Recreation
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Linndale.
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Sandusky
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Olmsted and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 13.15 mi (21.17 km).
#1 North Olmsted
City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 31,173 |
| Coordinates | 41.4156000, -81.9234700 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| 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: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.33 | $4.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $2.67 | $5.34 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $3.02 | $6.04 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $2.71 | $5.42 |
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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