How far is Springdale, OH from Cleveland, OH?

The driving distance from Springdale, OH to Cleveland, OH is about 241.6 miles (388.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 211.9 miles (341.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 16m 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
241.61 mi
03h 38m
Flight
211.92 mi
341.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
211.92 mi
Kilometers
341.06 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
241.61 mi
Kilometers
388.84 km
Drive Time
03h 38m

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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 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Tue, May 12, 10:28 PM EDT
Return by in Springdale
Wed, May 13, 2:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springdale
2026-05-12T18:50
Arrive Cleveland
Tue, May 12, 10:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 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
9:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Springdale
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
Berkshire
OH

Township in Delaware County, Ohio

From Springdale
121.8 mi
01h 49m
To Cleveland
119.9 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SE
Destination
65°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Kemper Road

    5 m · 7 sec · West Kemper Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Springfield Pike

    1959 ft · 45 sec · Springfield Pike

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 275 East: Dayton

    2079 ft · 51 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Circle Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus

    1773 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Columbus

    1 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    14.2 mi · 16 min · Northeast Expressway

  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 Springdale 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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
211 mi · 87%
Northeast Expressway
14.2 mi · 6%
Circle Freeway
7.16 mi · 3%
Middleboro Road
1.94 mi · 1%
South Innerbelt
1.31 mi · 1%
Innerbelt
0.9 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 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.7 mi
211.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berkshire
01h 49m from Springdale
Leave By
9:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Springdale and Mostly Sunny near Cleveland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 241.6 miles (388.8 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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?

Berkshire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.8 miles from Springdale and 119.9 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 211.9 miles (341.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.7 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 9:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.57 one way or $63.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Springdale and Mostly Sunny near Cleveland.

Stop Ideas Near Berkshire

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

35 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springdale and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 211.92 mi (341.06 km).

Springdale

#1 Springdale

City in Ohio, USA

Population11,201
Coordinates39.2870000, -84.4852200
Altitude225
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: West Kemper Road (-84.485221, 39.287007)
End: (-81.69551, 41.499606)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 389 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.52 gal
32.27 L · about $31.57
Round trip
$63.13
17.04 gal · 64.54 L
Estimated CO2
75.7 kg one way
Round trip: 151.4 kg / 334 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $31.57 $63.13
Mid-grade $4.24 $36.14 $72.28
Premium $4.79 $40.81 $81.62
Diesel $4.30 $36.67 $73.34

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Springdale and Cleveland. The current time is 18:50:26.

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.