How far is Sheffield Lake, OH from Cleveland, OH?

The driving distance from Sheffield Lake, OH to Cleveland, OH is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.28 mi
00h 35m
Flight
21.03 mi
33.85 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.03 mi
Kilometers
33.85 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.28 mi
Kilometers
43.9 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Thu, Apr 30, 1:05 PM EDT
Return by in Sheffield Lake
Thu, Apr 30, 1:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sheffield Lake
2026-04-30T12:29
Arrive Cleveland
Thu, Apr 30, 1:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Sheffield Lake
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bay Village
OH

City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States

From Sheffield Lake
13 mi
00h 17m
To Cleveland
14.2 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sheffield Lake and Cleveland.

  1. 1

    Start on Ivanhoe Avenue

    26 m · 6 sec · Ivanhoe Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pasadena Avenue

    960 ft · 47 sec · Pasadena Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Ferndale Avenue

    1834 ft · 52 sec · Ferndale Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Harris Road

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Harris Road

  5. 5

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

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Colorado Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 90 East, SR 2 East: Cleveland

    1316 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Freeway

    18.4 mi · 23 min · Northwest Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

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

    1427 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

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

    1246 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Ontario Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Ontario Street

  12. 12

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

    71 m · 11 sec · South Roadway

  13. 13

    Continue on East Roadway

    584 ft · 28 sec · East Roadway

  14. 14

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

    156 m · 20 sec · Rockwell Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue

    57 m · 6 sec · Frankfort Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Frankfort Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sheffield Lake and Cleveland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northwest Freeway
20.1 mi · 74%
Colorado Avenue
2.32 mi · 9%
Harris Road
1.44 mi · 5%
Ontario Street
0.66 mi · 2%
Ferndale Avenue
0.35 mi · 1%
US 422
0.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Northwest Freeway

Merge slight left onto Northwest Freeway

18.4 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
21.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bay Village
00h 17m from Sheffield Lake
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Sheffield Lake and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 Sheffield Lake to Cleveland?

The road trip is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bay Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Sheffield Lake and 14.2 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.56 one way or $7.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bay Village

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Bay Village and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cleveland City Hall
Scenic stop 10.3 mi away

Cleveland City Hall

Cleveland , OH
601 Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland, OH 44114
Rating 3.6/5 63 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
Parma City Hall
Meeting point 10.1 mi away

Parma City Hall

Cleveland , OH
6611 Ridge Rd, Cleveland, OH 44129
Rating 3.4/5 27 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bay Village.

RAIL

Elyria

19 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

19 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Sandusky

67 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Alliance

93 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sheffield Lake and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 21.03 mi (33.85 km).

Sheffield Lake

#1 Sheffield Lake

City in Lorain County, Ohio, United States of America

Population8,952
Coordinates41.4875400, -82.1015400
Altitude183
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: Ivanhoe Avenue (-82.10154, 41.487555)
End: (-81.69551, 41.499606)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.96 gal
3.64 L · about $3.56
Round trip
$7.11
1.92 gal · 7.28 L
Estimated CO2
8.5 kg one way
Round trip: 17.1 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $3.56 $7.11
Mid-grade $4.24 $4.07 $8.14
Premium $4.79 $4.60 $9.20
Diesel $4.30 $4.13 $8.26

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Sheffield Lake and Cleveland. The current time is 12:29:17.

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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.