How far is Sullivan, OH from Cleveland, OH?
The driving distance from Sullivan, OH to Cleveland, OH is about 52 miles (83.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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.
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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 01h 00m.
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.
City in Lorain County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sullivan and Cleveland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sullivan and Cleveland.
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Start on the route
16.5 mi · 25 min
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Turn right onto Oberlin Elyria Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Oberlin Elyria Road
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Continue on Route 20
7.2 mi · 8 min · Route 20
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Continue on State Route 10
14 mi · 17 min · State Route 10
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cleveland, Columbus
3139 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland
1379 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Berea Freeway
2522 ft · 36 sec · Berea Freeway
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Merge slight right
8.5 mi · 11 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 Sullivan and Cleveland.
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.
Longest stretch
Start on the route
16.5 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Sullivan and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Cleveland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sullivan to Cleveland?
The road trip is about 52 miles (83.7 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Elyria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from Sullivan and 26 miles from Cleveland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.78 one way or $13.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Sullivan and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Cleveland.
Stop Ideas Near Elyria
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 Elyria.
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Sandusky
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sullivan and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 42.53 mi (68.45 km).
#1 Sullivan
Township of Ohio
| Population | 2,621 |
| Coordinates | 41.0281100, -82.2221000 |
| Altitude | 343 |
| 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: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $6.78 | $13.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $7.76 | $15.53 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $8.77 | $17.53 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $7.88 | $15.75 |
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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