How far is Sunbury, OH from Cleveland, OH?

The driving distance from Sunbury, OH to Cleveland, OH is about 227.7 miles (366.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 191.4 miles (308 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 21m 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
227.71 mi
03h 40m
Flight
191.39 mi
308.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
191.39 mi
Kilometers
308.02 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
227.71 mi
Kilometers
366.46 km
Drive Time
03h 40m

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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 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Sun, Apr 19, 1:02 AM EDT
Return by in Sunbury
Sun, Apr 19, 4:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sunbury
2026-04-18T21:22
Arrive Cleveland
Sun, Apr 19, 1:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 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
9:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sunbury
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 Sunbury
113.5 mi
01h 50m
To Cleveland
114.2 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph SW
Destination
76°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Germantown Middletown Pike

    14 m · 7 sec · Germantown Middletown Pike

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Eby Road

    1765 ft · 56 sec · Eby Road

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left

    13.6 mi · 21 min

  4. 4

    Continue on Norwood Avenue

    921 ft · 20 sec · Norwood Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on West 5th Street

    674 ft · 19 sec · West 5th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Robert Drive

    1153 ft · 34 sec · South Robert Drive

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 75 North: Toledo

    1775 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2655 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 4 North: Springfield, Webster Street, Keowee Street

    10.8 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    49.2 mi · 53 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on North Innerbelt

    1003 ft · 16 sec · North Innerbelt

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    2166 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1560 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    110.9 mi · 2 hr

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    27.5 mi · 32 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Innerbelt

    1.5 km · 1 min · Innerbelt

  19. 19

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

    1427 ft · 35 sec

  20. 20

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

    1246 ft · 43 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Ontario Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Ontario Street

  22. 22

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

    71 m · 11 sec · South Roadway

  23. 23

    Continue on East Roadway

    584 ft · 28 sec · East Roadway

  24. 24

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

    156 m · 20 sec · Rockwell Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue

    57 m · 6 sec · Frankfort Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Frankfort Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sunbury 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
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
139 mi · 61%
US 70 East
55 mi · 24%
SR 4 North
10.8 mi · 5%
I 670 East
4.34 mi · 2%
Innerbelt
0.9 mi
I 75 North
0.84 mi
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

111 mi · 02h 00m

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 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.3 mi
191.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marengo
01h 50m from Sunbury
Leave By
9:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sunbury and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cleveland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 227.7 miles (366.5 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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 113.5 miles from Sunbury and 114.2 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 191.4 miles (308 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.3 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 9:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.79 one way or $59.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Sunbury and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Sunbury and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 191.39 mi (308.02 km).

Sunbury

#1 Sunbury

City in Delaware County, Ohio, United States of America

Population6,881
Coordinates39.6131100, -84.3657800
Altitude219
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: Germantown Middletown Pike (-84.365734, 39.613065)
End: (-81.69551, 41.499606)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 366 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.04 gal
30.42 L · about $29.79
Round trip
$59.58
16.08 gal · 60.84 L
Estimated CO2
71.5 kg one way
Round trip: 142.9 kg / 315 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $29.79 $59.58
Mid-grade $4.24 $34.11 $68.21
Premium $4.79 $38.51 $77.02
Diesel $4.30 $34.60 $69.21

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 Sunbury and Cleveland. The current time is 21:22:05.

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.