How far is Plymouth, OH from Cleveland, OH?
The driving distance from Plymouth, OH to Cleveland, OH is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Lake County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plymouth and Cleveland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth and Cleveland.
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Start on Carson Road
1 km · 2 min · Carson Road
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Turn left onto South State Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · South State Road
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Take the ramp right toward SR 11 North
1165 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 11
1.2 mi · 1 min · State Route 11
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West: Cleveland
1481 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Cleveland
2793 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
38.2 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight right
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Euclid Spur
3.8 mi · 5 min · Euclid Spur
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Merge slight right onto Lakeland Freeway
8.8 mi · 11 min · Lakeland Freeway
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Continue on Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
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Keep slight right to continue on Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
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Take the exit slight right toward West 3rd Street
973 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on West 3rd Street
583 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto West 3rd Street
918 ft · 33 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn left onto West Lakeside Avenue
580 ft · 20 sec · West Lakeside Avenue
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Turn right onto Ontario Street
1154 ft · 38 sec · Ontario Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Rockwell Avenue
77 m · 9 sec · Rockwell Avenue
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Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue
57 m · 6 sec · Frankfort Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Frankfort Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plymouth and Cleveland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 90 West
Merge slight left
38.2 mi · 00h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Plymouth and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Cleveland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plymouth to Cleveland?
The road trip is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Painesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.2 miles from Plymouth and 30.1 miles from Cleveland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 4:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.89 one way or $15.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Plymouth and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Cleveland.
Stop Ideas Near Painesville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Painesville.
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Alliance
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 53.95 mi (86.82 km).
#1 Plymouth
Town
| Population | 1,789 |
| Coordinates | 41.8258900, -80.7459200 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cleveland
The second most populous city in Ohio and the center of the Cleveland metropolitan area.
| Population | 378,589 |
| Coordinates | 41.4995000, -81.6954100 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-81.69551, 41.499606)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 97 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $7.89 | $15.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $9.04 | $18.07 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $10.20 | $20.41 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $9.17 | $18.34 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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