How far is Perry, OH from Cleveland, OH?

The driving distance from Perry, OH to Cleveland, OH is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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
35.67 mi
00h 39m
Flight
33.83 mi
54.45 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.83 mi
Kilometers
54.45 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.67 mi
Kilometers
57.41 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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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 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Tue, May 12, 9:08 PM EDT
Return by in Perry
Tue, May 12, 9:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Perry
2026-05-12T20:29
Arrive Cleveland
Tue, May 12, 9:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Perry
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
Willoughby
OH

City in Ohio, USA

From Perry
17.9 mi
00h 19m
To Cleveland
17.8 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph S
Destination
65°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Narrows Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Narrows Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Ridge Road

    2166 ft · 41 sec · North Ridge Road

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Lakeland Freeway

    28.5 mi · 35 min · Lakeland Freeway

  5. 5

    Continue on Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward West 3rd Street

    973 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on West 3rd Street

    583 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West 3rd Street

    918 ft · 35 sec · West 3rd Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Lakeside Avenue

    580 ft · 20 sec · West Lakeside Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Ontario Street

    1154 ft · 38 sec · Ontario Street

  12. 12

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

    77 m · 9 sec · Rockwell Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue

    57 m · 6 sec · Frankfort Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Frankfort Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Perry 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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lakeland Freeway
28.5 mi · 80%
Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
3.48 mi · 10%
Narrows Road
1.49 mi · 4%
Main Street
1.13 mi · 3%
West 3rd Street
0.47 mi · 1%
North Ridge Road
0.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Lakeland Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Lakeland Freeway

28.5 mi · 00h 35m

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 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.8 mi
33.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Willoughby
00h 19m from Perry
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Perry 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 Perry to Cleveland?

The road trip is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

Willoughby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.9 miles from Perry and 17.8 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.67 one way or $9.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Perry and Mostly Sunny near Cleveland.

Stop Ideas Near Willoughby

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

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

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

29 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

65 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

84 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

111 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Perry and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 33.83 mi (54.45 km).

Perry

#1 Perry

Village in Lake County, Ohio, United States

Population1,623
Coordinates41.7603300, -81.1409300
Altitude213
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: Main Street (-81.141, 41.760234)
End: (-81.69551, 41.499606)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.26 gal
4.77 L · about $4.67
Round trip
$9.34
2.52 gal · 9.54 L
Estimated CO2
11.2 kg one way
Round trip: 22.4 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $4.67 $9.34
Mid-grade $4.24 $5.34 $10.69
Premium $4.79 $6.04 $12.07
Diesel $4.30 $5.42 $10.85

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Perry and Cleveland. The current time is 20:29:06.

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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.