How far is Rice, OH from Cleveland, OH?
The driving distance from Rice, OH to Cleveland, OH is about 169.4 miles (272.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137 miles (220.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m 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
Driving 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 02h 48m.
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 Sandusky County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rice and Cleveland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rice and Cleveland.
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Start on the route
8.9 mi · 13 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ottawa Avenue;Cleveland Avenue
33 m · 2 sec · Ottawa Avenue
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Exit the rotary onto Ottawa Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · Ottawa Avenue
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Continue on Douglas Street
584 ft · 12 sec · Douglas Street
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Turn left onto East 2nd Street
1 km · 1 min · East 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Clinton Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Clinton Street
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Take the ramp right
1649 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
17 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 24 East: Maumee, Toledo
24.1 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 475 South, US 23 South: Dayton
2702 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Continue on I 75 North, US 23 South, US 20 Truck East: Toledo
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 795, I 80, I 90: Perrysburg
1693 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80, I 90
2593 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80, I 90 Toll: Cleveland, Chicago
2594 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, I 90 East: Cleveland
2448 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
77 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Ohio Turnpike Connector
2.6 mi · 3 min · Ohio Turnpike Connector
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Continue on Northwest Freeway
25.6 mi · 31 min · Northwest Freeway
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Keep slight right
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 422, SR 14: Orange Avenue, Ontario Street
1427 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 422 West, SR 14 West: Ontario Street
1246 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto Ontario Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Ontario Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Roadway
71 m · 11 sec · South Roadway
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Continue on East Roadway
584 ft · 28 sec · East Roadway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rockwell Avenue
156 m · 20 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 Rice 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.
Ohio Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
77 mi · 01h 22m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Rice 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 Rice to Cleveland?
The road trip is about 169.4 miles (272.7 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?
Lindsey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.9 miles from Rice and 84.4 miles from Cleveland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137 miles (220.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.4 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 12:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.16 one way or $44.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rice and Mostly Sunny near Cleveland.
Stop Ideas Near Lindsey
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 Lindsey.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Sandusky
Elyria
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rice and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 136.98 mi (220.45 km).
#1 Rice
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 1,300 |
| Coordinates | 41.1508800, -84.2943900 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| 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: 273 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $22.16 | $44.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $25.37 | $50.73 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $28.64 | $57.29 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $25.74 | $51.48 |
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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