How far is Rush Creek, OH from Cleveland, OH?

The driving distance from Rush Creek, OH to Cleveland, OH is about 153.9 miles (247.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.8 miles (215.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
153.91 mi
02h 30m
Flight
133.82 mi
215.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.82 mi
Kilometers
215.37 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.91 mi
Kilometers
247.7 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Sat, Apr 18, 10:57 PM EDT
Return by in Rush Creek
Sun, Apr 19, 1:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rush Creek
2026-04-18T20:26
Arrive Cleveland
Sat, Apr 18, 10:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rush Creek
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
Lucas
OH

Village in Richland County, Ohio

From Rush Creek
75.7 mi
01h 15m
To Cleveland
78.1 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 20 mph S
Destination
76°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rush Creek and Cleveland.

  1. 1

    Start on Marsol Avenue

    119 m · 18 sec · Marsol Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Magnolia Street

    95 m · 13 sec · Magnolia Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Basswood Avenue

    928 ft · 37 sec · Basswood Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Demorest Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Demorest Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Big Run South Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Big Run South Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Alkire Road

    1 km · 1 min · Alkire Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Harrisburg Pike

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Harrisburg Pike

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Mound Street

    1360 ft · 36 sec · West Mound Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward I 70 East

    1285 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto West Freeway

    2836 ft · 44 sec · West Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on South Innerbelt

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.6 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    111.8 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    27.5 mi · 32 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Innerbelt

    1.5 km · 1 min · Innerbelt

  16. 16

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

    1427 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

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

    1246 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Ontario Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Ontario Street

  19. 19

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

    71 m · 11 sec · South Roadway

  20. 20

    Continue on East Roadway

    584 ft · 28 sec · East Roadway

  21. 21

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

    156 m · 20 sec · Rockwell Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue

    57 m · 6 sec · Frankfort Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Frankfort Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rush Creek 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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
140 mi · 91%
Harrisburg Pike
2.69 mi · 2%
Big Run South Road
2.05 mi · 1%
South Innerbelt
1.53 mi · 1%
Innerbelt
0.9 mi · 1%
Demorest Road
0.68 mi
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Keep slight left

112 mi · 02h 01m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.1 mi
133.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lucas
01h 15m from Rush Creek
Leave By
1:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Rush Creek and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cleveland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rush Creek to Cleveland?

The road trip is about 153.9 miles (247.7 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?

Lucas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.7 miles from Rush Creek and 78.1 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 133.8 miles (215.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 1:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.12 one way or $40.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Rush Creek and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cleveland.

Stop Ideas Near Lucas

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

79 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

86 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
BUS

Columbus, OH

96 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

107 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rush Creek and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 133.82 mi (215.37 km).

Rush Creek

#1 Rush Creek

Township in Fairfield County, Ohio

Population4,104
Coordinates39.8876400, -83.1120300
Altitude268
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: Marsol Avenue (-83.112025, 39.887726)
End: (-81.69551, 41.499606)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 248 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.43 gal
20.56 L · about $20.12
Round trip
$40.24
10.86 gal · 41.12 L
Estimated CO2
48.3 kg one way
Round trip: 96.5 kg / 213 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $20.12 $40.24
Mid-grade $4.24 $23.03 $46.07
Premium $4.79 $26.01 $52.02
Diesel $4.30 $23.37 $46.74

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 Rush Creek and Cleveland. The current time is 20:26:57.

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.