How far is Olmsted, OH from Cleveland, OH?
The driving distance from Olmsted, OH to Cleveland, OH is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.
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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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Olmsted and Cleveland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olmsted and Cleveland.
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Start on Carey Lane
2 m · 5 sec · Carey Lane
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Turn right onto Columbia Road
1208 ft · 36 sec · Columbia Road
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Turn right onto Butternut Ridge Road
872 ft · 28 sec · Butternut Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Great Northern Boulevard
1955 ft · 44 sec · Great Northern Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 480 East: Cleveland
1510 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
3.4 mi · 4 min
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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 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.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Olmsted and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Cleveland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Olmsted to Cleveland?
The road trip is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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 8.3 miles from Olmsted and 8.3 miles from Cleveland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.19 one way or $4.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Olmsted and Slight Chance Rain Showers then 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 Olmsted and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 12.23 mi (19.69 km).
#1 Olmsted
Township in Cuyahoga County, Ohio
| Population | 13,552 |
| Coordinates | 41.4069900, -81.8968000 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| 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: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.19 | $4.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $2.50 | $5.01 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $2.83 | $5.65 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $2.54 | $5.08 |
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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