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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Richland County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
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.
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Start on East Sheridan Avenue
29 m · 9 sec · East Sheridan Avenue
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Turn left
121 m · 34 sec
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Turn left onto East Main Street
545 ft · 11 sec · East Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Columbus Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · North Columbus Street
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Continue on Ohio State Route 13
18.9 mi · 28 min · Ohio State Route 13
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Continue on West National Drive
1089 ft · 27 sec · West National Drive
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Turn left onto South 4th Street
2603 ft · 44 sec · South 4th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North 4th Street
27 m · 2 sec · North 4th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North 4th Street
142 m · 8 sec · North 4th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Church Street Roundabout
29 m · 2 sec · North 4th Street
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Exit the rotary onto North 4th Street
140 m · 10 sec · North 4th Street
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Continue on Mount Vernon Road
12.6 mi · 18 min · Mount Vernon Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Newark Road
10.1 mi · 16 min · Newark Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1339 ft · 20 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right
2120 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto East Chestnut Street
1340 ft · 54 sec · East Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto North Sandusky Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Sandusky Street
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Continue on Cassell Road
16 mi · 18 min · Cassell Road
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Continue on Riverside Drive
5.3 mi · 7 min · Riverside Drive
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Turn left onto I 71 North: Cleveland
1644 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
51.6 mi · 55 min
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Keep slight left
27.5 mi · 32 min
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Merge slight left onto Innerbelt
1.5 km · 1 min · Innerbelt
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Take the exit slight right toward US 422, SR 14: Orange Avenue, Ontario Street
1427 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 422 West, SR 14 West: Ontario Street
1246 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto Ontario Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Ontario Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Roadway
71 m · 11 sec · South Roadway
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Continue on East Roadway
584 ft · 28 sec · East Roadway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rockwell Avenue
156 m · 20 sec · Rockwell Avenue
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Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue
57 m · 6 sec · Frankfort Avenue
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lucas.
Elyria
Sandusky
Columbus, OH
Cleveland Lakefront station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 121.12 mi (194.92 km).
#1 Somerset
Village in Ohio, United States
| Population | 1,465 |
| Coordinates | 39.8070100, -82.2970900 |
| Altitude | 330 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cleveland
The second most populous city in Ohio and the center of the Cleveland metropolitan area.
| Population | 378,589 |
| Coordinates | 41.4995000, -81.6954100 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-81.69551, 41.499606)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 265 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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