How far is Richwood, OH from Cleveland, OH?

The driving distance from Richwood, OH to Cleveland, OH is about 139.4 miles (224.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.7 miles (179.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m 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
139.35 mi
02h 23m
Flight
111.7 mi
179.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.7 mi
Kilometers
179.77 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.35 mi
Kilometers
224.26 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Sun, Apr 19, 6:48 AM EDT
Return by in Richwood
Sun, Apr 19, 9:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richwood
2026-04-19T04:25
Arrive Cleveland
Sun, Apr 19, 6:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Richwood
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
Ashland
OH

City in Ohio

From Richwood
67.2 mi
01h 11m
To Cleveland
72.1 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 21 mph W
Destination
48°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Ottawa Street

    26 m · 9 sec · West Ottawa Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Franklin Street

    115 m · 12 sec · North Franklin Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Blagrove Street

    4.4 mi · 7 min · East Blagrove Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Prospect-Mt Vernon Road West

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Prospect-Mt Vernon Road West

  5. 5

    Continue on West Water Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Water Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Prospect-Mt Vernon Road West

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Prospect-Mt Vernon Road West

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Waldo-Delaware Road

    1331 ft · 27 sec · Waldo-Delaware Road

  8. 8

    Continue on South Marion Street

    2726 ft · 56 sec · South Marion Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Columbus-Sandusky Road South

    1111 ft · 20 sec · Columbus-Sandusky Road South

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Waldo-Fulton Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Waldo-Fulton Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Waldo-Ashley Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Waldo-Ashley Road

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 59 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Gilead Street

    2599 ft · 44 sec · Gilead Street

  15. 15

    Continue on United States Highway 42

    1.2 km · 1 min · United States Highway 42

  16. 16

    Continue on United States Highway 42

    2.1 mi · 3 min · United States Highway 42

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Russell Road

    5 mi · 8 min · Russell Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 95

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Route 95

  19. 19

    Take the ramp left toward Cleveland

    1697 ft · 41 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    69 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    27.5 mi · 32 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Innerbelt

    1.5 km · 1 min · Innerbelt

  23. 23

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

    1427 ft · 35 sec

  24. 24

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

    1246 ft · 43 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Ontario Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Ontario Street

  26. 26

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

    71 m · 11 sec · South Roadway

  27. 27

    Continue on East Roadway

    584 ft · 28 sec · East Roadway

  28. 28

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

    156 m · 20 sec · Rockwell Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue

    57 m · 6 sec · Frankfort Avenue

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Frankfort Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Richwood 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
30 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 95
98.8 mi · 71%
Prospect-Mt Vernon Road West
6.85 mi · 5%
Russell Road
4.96 mi · 4%
East Blagrove Street
4.42 mi · 3%
Waldo-Ashley Road
3.62 mi · 3%
Waldo-Fulton Road
3.11 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Route 95

Merge slight left

69 mi · 01h 14m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.7 mi
111.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
01h 11m from Richwood
Leave By
1:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Richwood 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 Richwood to Cleveland?

The road trip is about 139.4 miles (224.3 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?

Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.2 miles from Richwood and 72.1 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 111.7 miles (179.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.7 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 1:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.23 one way or $36.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Richwood and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Cleveland.

Stop Ideas Near Ashland

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

59 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

72 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

88 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

103 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richwood and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 111.7 mi (179.77 km).

Richwood

#1 Richwood

Village in Ohio, United States

Population2,554
Coordinates40.4264500, -83.2968600
Altitude290
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: West Ottawa Street (-83.296872, 40.426487)
End: (-81.69551, 41.499606)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 224 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.92 gal
18.61 L · about $18.23
Round trip
$36.46
9.84 gal · 37.22 L
Estimated CO2
43.7 kg one way
Round trip: 87.4 kg / 193 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $18.23 $36.46
Mid-grade $4.24 $20.87 $41.74
Premium $4.79 $23.57 $47.13
Diesel $4.30 $21.18 $42.35

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Richwood and Cleveland. The current time is 04:25:01.

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.