How far is Rittman, OH from Cleveland, OH?

The driving distance from Rittman, OH to Cleveland, OH is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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
45.49 mi
00h 49m
Flight
36.31 mi
58.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.31 mi
Kilometers
58.43 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.49 mi
Kilometers
73.21 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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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 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Wed, Apr 22, 11:22 PM EDT
Return by in Rittman
Thu, Apr 23, 12:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rittman
2026-04-22T22:32
Arrive Cleveland
Wed, Apr 22, 11:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rittman
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
Bath
OH

Township in Greene County, Ohio, United States

From Rittman
22.7 mi
00h 24m
To Cleveland
22.8 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    16 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Sunset Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · West Sunset Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on Doylestown Road

    968 ft · 32 sec · Doylestown Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Wadsworth Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Wadsworth Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wadsworth Road

    40 m · 2 sec · Wadsworth Road

  6. 6

    Exit the rotary onto Wadsworth Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Wadsworth Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit right toward I 76 East, US 224 East: Akron

    1731 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 21 North, I 77 North Alternate: Cleveland

    1059 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    32.8 mi · 40 min

  11. 11

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

    703 ft · 17 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on East 14th Street

    657 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto East 14th Street

    581 ft · 10 sec · East 14th Street

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on East 14th Street

    1322 ft · 28 sec · East 14th Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Prospect Avenue East

    1344 ft · 41 sec · Prospect Avenue East

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East 9th Street

    160 m · 20 sec · East 9th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Euclid Avenue

    1608 ft · 1 min · Euclid Avenue

  18. 18

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

    158 m · 27 sec · East Roadway

  19. 19

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

    156 m · 20 sec · Rockwell Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue

    57 m · 6 sec · Frankfort Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Frankfort Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rittman 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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
SR 21 North
33 mi · 73%
I 76 East
5.69 mi · 13%
Wadsworth Road
3.85 mi · 8%
West Sunset Drive
1.03 mi · 2%
East 14th Street
0.48 mi · 1%
Euclid Avenue
0.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

SR 21 North

Merge slight left

32.8 mi · 00h 40m

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
36.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bath
00h 24m from Rittman
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Rittman and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Cleveland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Bath is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Rittman and 22.8 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.97 one way or $11.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bath

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

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

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

35 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

43 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

54 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

95 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rittman and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 36.31 mi (58.43 km).

Rittman

#1 Rittman

City in Wayne County, Ohio, United States

Population6,396
Coordinates40.9781100, -81.7820800
Altitude299
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: (-81.781953, 40.977923)
End: (-81.69551, 41.499606)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.61 gal
6.08 L · about $5.97
Round trip
$11.93
3.22 gal · 12.16 L
Estimated CO2
14.3 kg one way
Round trip: 28.6 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $5.97 $11.93
Mid-grade $4.24 $6.83 $13.66
Premium $4.79 $7.71 $15.42
Diesel $4.30 $6.93 $13.86

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 Rittman and Cleveland. The current time is 22:32:54.

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.