How far is South Lebanon, OH from Cleveland, OH?

The driving distance from South Lebanon, OH to Cleveland, OH is about 223.7 miles (360 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 197.9 miles (318.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
223.72 mi
03h 29m
Flight
197.88 mi
318.46 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
197.88 mi
Kilometers
318.46 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
223.72 mi
Kilometers
360.04 km
Drive Time
03h 29m

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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 03h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Sun, Apr 19, 4:04 AM EDT
Return by in South Lebanon
Sun, Apr 19, 7:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Lebanon
2026-04-19T00:34
Arrive Cleveland
Sun, Apr 19, 4:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Lebanon
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Marengo
OH

Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America

From South Lebanon
112.8 mi
01h 44m
To Cleveland
110.9 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph W
Destination
48°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Lebanon and Cleveland.

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway Street

    1068 ft · 49 sec · Broadway Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street

    790 ft · 27 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Pike Street

    762 ft · 21 sec · West Pike Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Mason Road

    1829 ft · 50 sec · Mason Road

  5. 5

    Turn right

    1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 71 North: Columbus

    2889 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon

    1484 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    157 m · 12 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    4.3 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Middleboro Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Middleboro Road

  12. 12

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

    103 m · 10 sec · Wilmington Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp right toward I 71 North: Columbus

    1495 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    68.9 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling

    2063 ft · 46 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.6 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    111.8 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    27.5 mi · 32 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Innerbelt

    1.5 km · 1 min · Innerbelt

  21. 21

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

    1427 ft · 35 sec

  22. 22

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

    1246 ft · 43 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Ontario Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Ontario Street

  24. 24

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

    71 m · 11 sec · South Roadway

  25. 25

    Continue on East Roadway

    584 ft · 26 sec · East Roadway

  26. 26

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

    156 m · 20 sec · Rockwell Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue

    57 m · 6 sec · Frankfort Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Frankfort Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Lebanon 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
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
214 mi · 96%
Middleboro Road
1.94 mi · 1%
South Innerbelt
1.31 mi · 1%
Innerbelt
0.9 mi
Ontario Street
0.66 mi
Mason Road
0.35 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 longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.8 mi
197.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marengo
01h 44m from South Lebanon
Leave By
10:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving South Lebanon and Mostly Sunny then 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 South Lebanon to Cleveland?

The road trip is about 223.7 miles (360 km) and usually takes 03h 29m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Marengo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.8 miles from South Lebanon and 110.9 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 197.9 miles (318.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.23 one way or $58.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Marengo

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

52 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

116 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Lebanon and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 197.88 mi (318.46 km).

South Lebanon

#1 South Lebanon

Town

Population4,799
Coordinates39.3708900, -84.2132700
Altitude190
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: Broadway Street (-84.213254, 39.371049)
End: (-81.69551, 41.499606)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 360 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.89 gal
29.88 L · about $29.23
Round trip
$58.46
15.78 gal · 59.76 L
Estimated CO2
70.1 kg one way
Round trip: 140.2 kg / 309 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $29.23 $58.46
Mid-grade $4.24 $33.47 $66.94
Premium $4.79 $37.79 $75.59
Diesel $4.30 $33.96 $67.92

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 South Lebanon and Cleveland. The current time is 00:34:43.

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.