How far is Olmsted, OH from Cleveland Heights, OH?

The driving distance from Olmsted, OH to Cleveland Heights, OH is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.3 miles (31 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.64 mi
00h 36m
Flight
19.29 mi
31.04 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.29 mi
Kilometers
31.04 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.64 mi
Kilometers
44.49 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland Heights
Tue, May 5, 1:00 AM EDT
Return by in Olmsted
Tue, May 5, 1:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Olmsted
2026-05-05T00:23
Arrive Cleveland Heights
Tue, May 5, 1:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Olmsted
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Brooklyn
OH

Borough of New York City, New York, United States

From Olmsted
11.3 mi
00h 18m
To Cleveland Heights
16.3 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph SW
Destination
71°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Olmsted and Cleveland Heights.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Olmsted and Cleveland Heights.

  1. 1

    Start on Carey Lane

    2 m · 5 sec · Carey Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Columbia Road

    1208 ft · 36 sec · Columbia Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Butternut Ridge Road

    872 ft · 28 sec · Butternut Ridge Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Great Northern Boulevard

    1955 ft · 44 sec · Great Northern Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 480 East: Cleveland

    1510 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cleveland, Columbus

    3139 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1379 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Berea Freeway

    2522 ft · 36 sec · Berea Freeway

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    8.5 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Innerbelt

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Innerbelt

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Carnegie Avenue

    899 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Carnegie Avenue

    3.3 mi · 8 min · Carnegie Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Cedar Avenue

    2576 ft · 1 min · Cedar Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Euclid Heights Boulevard

    1390 ft · 41 sec · Euclid Heights Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Derbyshire Road

    664 ft · 23 sec · Derbyshire Road

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Kenilworth Road

    2044 ft · 58 sec · Kenilworth Road

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Mayfield Road

    1.8 mi · 5 min · Mayfield Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mayfield Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Olmsted and Cleveland Heights.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Berea Freeway
9.01 mi · 33%
I 480 East
3.67 mi · 13%
Carnegie Avenue
3.51 mi · 13%
Mayfield Road
1.83 mi · 7%
Innerbelt
1.8 mi · 6%
I 71
0.59 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
19.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brooklyn
00h 18m from Olmsted
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Olmsted and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cleveland Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Olmsted to Cleveland Heights?

The road trip is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Brooklyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.3 miles from Olmsted and 16.3 miles from Cleveland Heights.

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

The direct path is about 19.3 miles (31 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.59 one way or $7.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Olmsted and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cleveland Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Brooklyn

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Brooklyn and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cleveland City Hall
Scenic stop 3.9 mi away

Cleveland City Hall

Cleveland , OH
601 Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland, OH 44114
Rating 3.6/5 63 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
Parma City Hall
Meeting point 4.8 mi away

Parma City Hall

Cleveland , OH
6611 Ridge Rd, Cleveland, OH 44129
Rating 3.4/5 27 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brooklyn.

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

8 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

31 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

79 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

82 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Olmsted and Cleveland Heights. Straight-line distance: 19.29 mi (31.04 km).

Olmsted

#1 Olmsted

Township in Cuyahoga County, Ohio

Population13,552
Coordinates41.4069900, -81.8968000
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Cleveland Heights

#2 Cleveland Heights

A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population43,569
Coordinates41.5200500, -81.5562400
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbia Road (-81.896779, 41.406985)
End: (-81.55648, 41.519796)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.97 gal
3.69 L · about $3.59
Round trip
$7.19
1.94 gal · 7.38 L
Estimated CO2
8.6 kg one way
Round trip: 17.2 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $3.59 $7.19
Mid-grade $4.24 $4.11 $8.23
Premium $4.79 $4.65 $9.29
Diesel $4.30 $4.17 $8.35

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Olmsted and Cleveland Heights. The current time is 00:23:50.

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.