How far is Plain, OH from Cleveland, OH?

The driving distance from Plain, OH to Cleveland, OH is about 62.8 miles (101.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.4 miles (81.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
62.81 mi
01h 10m
Flight
50.4 mi
81.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.4 mi
Kilometers
81.11 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.81 mi
Kilometers
101.09 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Thu, Apr 23, 7:07 AM EDT
Return by in Plain
Thu, Apr 23, 8:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plain
2026-04-23T05:56
Arrive Cleveland
Thu, Apr 23, 7:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plain
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Fairlawn
OH

City in Summit County, Ohio, United States of America

From Plain
30.6 mi
00h 35m
To Cleveland
32.2 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 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 Plain and Cleveland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cliftmont Avenue Northeast

    97 m · 19 sec · Cliftmont Avenue Northeast

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 30th Street Northeast

    1.7 mi · 5 min · 30th Street Northeast

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Harrisburg Avenue Northeast

    3 m · 1 sec · Harrisburg Avenue Northeast

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Harrisburg Avenue Northeast

    130 m · 14 sec · Harrisburg Avenue Northeast

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

    1.1 km · 1 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

  6. 6

    Continue on Malone Parkway Northeast

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Malone Parkway Northeast

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 77 North: Akron

    2332 ft · 57 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    17.4 mi · 21 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    132 m · 11 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 77 North, I 76 West: Cleveland

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    34.3 mi · 42 min

  12. 12

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

    703 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on East 14th Street

    657 ft · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto East 14th Street

    581 ft · 10 sec · East 14th Street

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on East 14th Street

    1322 ft · 28 sec · East 14th Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Prospect Avenue East

    1344 ft · 41 sec · Prospect Avenue East

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East 9th Street

    160 m · 20 sec · East 9th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Euclid Avenue

    1608 ft · 1 min · Euclid Avenue

  19. 19

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

    158 m · 27 sec · East Roadway

  20. 20

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

    156 m · 20 sec · Rockwell Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue

    57 m · 6 sec · Frankfort Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Frankfort Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Plain 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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77 North
55.4 mi · 88%
Malone Parkway Northeast
1.72 mi · 3%
30th Street Northeast
1.69 mi · 3%
Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
0.68 mi · 1%
East 14th Street
0.48 mi · 1%
Euclid Avenue
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

I 77 North

Keep slight left

34.3 mi · 00h 42m

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
01h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
50.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairlawn
00h 35m from Plain
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Plain and Sunny near Cleveland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 62.8 miles (101.1 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Fairlawn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.6 miles from Plain and 32.2 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 50.4 miles (81.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.23 one way or $16.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fairlawn

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

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

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

43 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

49 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

49 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

99 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plain and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 50.4 mi (81.11 km).

Plain

#1 Plain

Township in Stark County, Ohio

Population1,712
Coordinates40.8283900, -81.3156700
Altitude338
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: Cliftmont Avenue Northeast (-81.315386, 40.828381)
End: (-81.69551, 41.499606)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.22 gal
8.39 L · about $8.23
Round trip
$16.45
4.44 gal · 16.78 L
Estimated CO2
19.7 kg one way
Round trip: 39.5 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $8.23 $16.45
Mid-grade $4.24 $9.42 $18.83
Premium $4.79 $10.63 $21.27
Diesel $4.30 $9.55 $19.11

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 Plain and Cleveland. The current time is 05:56:48.

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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.