How far is Orange, OH from Cleveland, OH?

The driving distance from Orange, 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 11.6 miles (18.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.85 mi
00h 23m
Flight
11.64 mi
18.73 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.64 mi
Kilometers
18.73 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.85 mi
Kilometers
28.73 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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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 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Sat, Nov 7, 6:33 AM EST
Return by in Orange
Sat, Nov 7, 6:56 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orange
2026-11-07T06:09
Arrive Cleveland
Sat, Nov 7, 6:33 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:44 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Orange
10:00 PM EST
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
Garfield Heights
OH

City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States

From Orange
8.8 mi
00h 11m
To Cleveland
9.1 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
53°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
16 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Orange and Cleveland.

  1. 1

    Start on Brainard Road

    39 m · 7 sec · Brainard Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Harvard Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Harvard Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 271 South, US 422 East: Columbus, Warren

    1962 ft · 48 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt East Freeway

    3035 ft · 43 sec · Outerbelt East Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on US 422 East, I 480 West: Warren, Toledo

    1348 ft · 16 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 480 West: Toledo

    6.4 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt South Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  8. 8

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

    143 m · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North: Cleveland

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Willow Freeway

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Willow Freeway

  11. 11

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

    703 ft · 17 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on East 14th Street

    657 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto East 14th Street

    581 ft · 10 sec · East 14th Street

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on East 14th Street

    1322 ft · 28 sec · East 14th Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Prospect Avenue East

    1344 ft · 41 sec · Prospect Avenue East

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East 9th Street

    160 m · 20 sec · East 9th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Euclid Avenue

    1608 ft · 1 min · Euclid Avenue

  18. 18

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

    158 m · 27 sec · East Roadway

  19. 19

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

    156 m · 20 sec · Rockwell Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue

    57 m · 6 sec · Frankfort Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Frankfort Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
117.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 480 West
6.43 mi · 36%
Willow Freeway
5.9 mi · 33%
Outerbelt South Freeway
1.14 mi · 6%
Harvard Road
0.67 mi · 4%
I 77 North
0.65 mi · 4%
Outerbelt East Freeway
0.57 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 480 West

Keep slight right to continue on I 480 West: Toledo

6.43 mi · 00h 08m

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 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
11.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Garfield Heights
00h 11m from Orange
Leave By
7:44 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Orange and Rain Showers near Cleveland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Orange 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?

Garfield Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Orange and 9.1 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.51 one way or $5.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Orange and Rain Showers near Cleveland.

Stop Ideas Near Garfield Heights

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 Garfield Heights and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cleveland City Hall
Scenic stop 7.4 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 5.9 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 Garfield Heights.

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

12 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

41 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

70 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

93 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orange and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 11.64 mi (18.73 km).

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#1 Orange

Situated in the eastern portion of Cuyahoga County, this village is part of the Greater Cleveland metropolitan area.

Population0
Coordinates41.4497800, -81.4806700
Altitude353
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: Brainard Road (-81.480223, 41.449779)
End: (-81.69551, 41.499606)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.63 gal
2.38 L · about $2.51
Round trip
$5.01
1.26 gal · 4.76 L
Estimated CO2
5.6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.2 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.98 $2.51 $5.01
Mid-grade $4.56 $2.87 $5.75
Premium $5.10 $3.21 $6.43
Diesel $6.39 $4.03 $8.05

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Orange and Cleveland. The current time is 06:09:37.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.