How far is Somerset, OH from Cleveland, OH?

The driving distance from Somerset, OH to Cleveland, OH is about 164.6 miles (264.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.1 miles (194.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m 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
164.61 mi
02h 52m
Flight
121.12 mi
194.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.12 mi
Kilometers
194.92 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.61 mi
Kilometers
264.91 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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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 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Sun, May 31, 1:50 AM EDT
Return by in Somerset
Sun, May 31, 4:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerset
2026-05-30T22:57
Arrive Cleveland
Sun, May 31, 1:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Somerset
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 Somerset
75.6 mi
01h 26m
To Cleveland
89 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Tonight

Clear

Starts
Sat, May 30 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NE
Destination
69°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
16 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Sheridan Avenue

    29 m · 9 sec · East Sheridan Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left

    121 m · 34 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    545 ft · 11 sec · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto North Columbus Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Columbus Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Ohio State Route 13

    18.9 mi · 28 min · Ohio State Route 13

  6. 6

    Continue on West National Drive

    1089 ft · 27 sec · West National Drive

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South 4th Street

    2603 ft · 44 sec · South 4th Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North 4th Street

    27 m · 2 sec · North 4th Street

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto North 4th Street

    142 m · 8 sec · North 4th Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Church Street Roundabout

    29 m · 2 sec · North 4th Street

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto North 4th Street

    140 m · 10 sec · North 4th Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Mount Vernon Road

    12.6 mi · 18 min · Mount Vernon Road

  13. 13

    Continue on South Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Newark Road

    10.1 mi · 16 min · Newark Road

  15. 15

    Continue on South Main Street

    1339 ft · 20 sec · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    2120 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Chestnut Street

    1340 ft · 54 sec · East Chestnut Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Sandusky Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Sandusky Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Cassell Road

    16 mi · 18 min · Cassell Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Riverside Drive

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Riverside Drive

  21. 21

    Turn left onto I 71 North: Cleveland

    1644 ft · 42 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    51.6 mi · 55 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    27.5 mi · 32 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Innerbelt

    1.5 km · 1 min · Innerbelt

  25. 25

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

    1427 ft · 35 sec

  26. 26

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

    1246 ft · 43 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Ontario Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Ontario Street

  28. 28

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

    71 m · 11 sec · South Roadway

  29. 29

    Continue on East Roadway

    584 ft · 28 sec · East Roadway

  30. 30

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

    156 m · 20 sec · Rockwell Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue

    57 m · 6 sec · Frankfort Avenue

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Frankfort Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Somerset 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
32 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
79.5 mi · 48%
Ohio State Route 13
18.9 mi · 11%
Cassell Road
16 mi · 10%
Mount Vernon Road
12.6 mi · 8%
Newark Road
10.1 mi · 6%
Riverside Drive
5.28 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

51.6 mi · 00h 55m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.5 mi
121.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lucas
01h 26m from Somerset
Leave By
12:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Somerset and Sunny near Cleveland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 164.6 miles (264.9 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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 75.6 miles from Somerset and 89 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 121.1 miles (194.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.5 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 12:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.53 one way or $43.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Somerset and Sunny 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 Somerset and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 121.12 mi (194.92 km).

Somerset

#1 Somerset

Village in Ohio, United States

Population1,465
Coordinates39.8070100, -82.2970900
Altitude330
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: East Sheridan Avenue (-82.297103, 39.807023)
End: (-81.69551, 41.499606)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 265 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.81 gal
21.99 L · about $21.53
Round trip
$43.05
11.62 gal · 43.98 L
Estimated CO2
51.6 kg one way
Round trip: 103.3 kg / 228 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $21.53 $43.05
Mid-grade $4.24 $24.65 $49.29
Premium $4.79 $27.83 $55.66
Diesel $4.30 $25.01 $50.01

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Somerset and Cleveland. The current time is 22:57:19.

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.