How far is Pataskala, OH from Cleveland, OH?

The driving distance from Pataskala, OH to Cleveland, OH is about 142.5 miles (229.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.8 miles (186.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
142.55 mi
02h 26m
Flight
115.85 mi
186.45 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.85 mi
Kilometers
186.45 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.55 mi
Kilometers
229.41 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Thu, Apr 23, 10:40 AM EDT
Return by in Pataskala
Thu, Apr 23, 1:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pataskala
2026-04-23T08:13
Arrive Cleveland
Thu, Apr 23, 10:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pataskala
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Mifflin
OH

Human settlement in Ashland County, Ohio, United States of America

From Pataskala
71.2 mi
01h 13m
To Cleveland
71.3 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jefferson Street

    9 m · 4 sec · Jefferson Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Depot Street

    70 m · 12 sec · East Depot Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2776 ft · 48 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Broad Street

    602 ft · 11 sec · East Broad Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Hazelton-Etna Road Southwest

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Hazelton-Etna Road Southwest

  6. 6

    Continue on Hazelton-Etna Road Northwest

    1854 ft · 33 sec · Hazelton-Etna Road Northwest

  7. 7

    Continue on Hazelton Etna Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Hazelton Etna Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Johnstown-Alexandria Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Johnstown-Alexandria Road

  9. 9

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Johnstown-Alexandria Road

    10.6 mi · 12 min · Johnstown-Alexandria Road

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Morning Street

    126 m · 13 sec · Morning Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Cherry Street

    791 ft · 16 sec · Cherry Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Columbus Street

    2367 ft · 1 min · Columbus Street

  14. 14

    Continue on State Route 61

    4.3 mi · 6 min · State Route 61

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 61

    89 m · 5 sec · State Route 61

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 61

    4.4 mi · 6 min · State Route 61

  17. 17

    Take the ramp right toward Cleveland

    1859 ft · 35 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    80 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    27.5 mi · 32 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Innerbelt

    1.5 km · 1 min · Innerbelt

  21. 21

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

    1427 ft · 35 sec

  22. 22

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

    1246 ft · 43 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Ontario Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Ontario Street

  24. 24

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

    71 m · 11 sec · South Roadway

  25. 25

    Continue on East Roadway

    584 ft · 28 sec · East Roadway

  26. 26

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

    156 m · 20 sec · Rockwell Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue

    57 m · 6 sec · Frankfort Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Frankfort Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pataskala 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
28 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 61
117 mi · 82%
Johnstown-Alexandria Road
12.2 mi · 9%
Hazelton-Etna Road Southwest
4.79 mi · 3%
Hazelton Etna Road
3.36 mi · 2%
South Main Street
1.89 mi · 1%
Innerbelt
0.9 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Route 61

Merge slight left

80 mi · 01h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.7 mi
115.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mifflin
01h 13m from Pataskala
Leave By
1:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pataskala and Sunny near Cleveland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pataskala to Cleveland?

The road trip is about 142.5 miles (229.4 km) and usually takes 02h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mifflin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.2 miles from Pataskala and 71.3 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 115.8 miles (186.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.64 one way or $37.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pataskala and Sunny near Cleveland.

Stop Ideas Near Mifflin

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

70 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

80 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

99 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
BUS

Columbus, OH

105 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pataskala and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 115.85 mi (186.45 km).

Pataskala

#1 Pataskala

City in Licking County, Ohio, United States

Population16,010
Coordinates39.9956200, -82.6743300
Altitude305
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: Jefferson Street (-82.674328, 39.99562)
End: (-81.69551, 41.499606)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 229 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.03 gal
19.04 L · about $18.64
Round trip
$37.27
10.06 gal · 38.08 L
Estimated CO2
44.7 kg one way
Round trip: 89.4 kg / 197 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $18.64 $37.27
Mid-grade $4.24 $21.34 $42.67
Premium $4.79 $24.09 $48.19
Diesel $4.30 $21.65 $43.30

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Pataskala and Cleveland. The current time is 08:13:13.

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.