How far is Thornville, OH from Cleveland, OH?

The driving distance from Thornville, OH to Cleveland, OH is about 147.4 miles (237.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.1 miles (188.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
147.4 mi
02h 44m
Flight
117.08 mi
188.43 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.08 mi
Kilometers
188.43 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.4 mi
Kilometers
237.21 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Sun, May 31, 9:13 AM EDT
Return by in Thornville
Sun, May 31, 11:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Thornville
2026-05-31T06:28
Arrive Cleveland
Sun, May 31, 9:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Thornville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Mifflin
OH

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

From Thornville
70.5 mi
01h 22m
To Cleveland
76.9 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph E
Destination
75°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Columbus Street

    79 m · 13 sec · East Columbus Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1333 ft · 45 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Zion Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Zion Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    9.3 mi · 14 min

  5. 5

    Continue on West National Drive

    1089 ft · 27 sec · West National Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South 4th Street

    2603 ft · 44 sec · South 4th Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North 4th Street

    27 m · 2 sec · North 4th Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto North 4th Street

    142 m · 8 sec · North 4th Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Church Street Roundabout

    29 m · 2 sec · North 4th Street

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary onto North 4th Street

    140 m · 10 sec · North 4th Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Mount Vernon Road

    12.6 mi · 18 min · Mount Vernon Road

  12. 12

    Continue on South Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Newark Road

    10.1 mi · 16 min · Newark Road

  14. 14

    Continue on South Main Street

    1339 ft · 20 sec · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    2120 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Chestnut Street

    1340 ft · 54 sec · East Chestnut Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Sandusky Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Sandusky Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Cassell Road

    16 mi · 18 min · Cassell Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Riverside Drive

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Riverside Drive

  20. 20

    Turn left onto I 71 North: Cleveland

    1644 ft · 42 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    51.6 mi · 55 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    27.5 mi · 32 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Innerbelt

    1.5 km · 1 min · Innerbelt

  24. 24

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

    1427 ft · 35 sec

  25. 25

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

    1246 ft · 43 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Ontario Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Ontario Street

  27. 27

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

    71 m · 11 sec · South Roadway

  28. 28

    Continue on East Roadway

    584 ft · 28 sec · East Roadway

  29. 29

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

    156 m · 20 sec · Rockwell Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue

    57 m · 6 sec · Frankfort Avenue

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Frankfort Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Thornville and Cleveland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
31 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
79.5 mi · 54%
Cassell Road
16 mi · 11%
Mount Vernon Road
12.6 mi · 9%
Newark Road
10.1 mi · 7%
Riverside Drive
5.28 mi · 4%
North Sandusky Street
1.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.3 mi
117.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mifflin
01h 22m from Thornville
Leave By
1:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Thornville and Sunny near Cleveland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 147.4 miles (237.2 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Mifflin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.5 miles from Thornville and 76.9 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 117.1 miles (188.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.27 one way or $38.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Thornville and Sunny near Cleveland.

Stop Ideas Near Mifflin

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

70 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

80 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

99 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
BUS

Columbus, OH

105 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Thornville and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 117.08 mi (188.43 km).

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#1 Thornville

Village in the United States

Population1,007
Coordinates39.8964500, -82.4201500
Altitude314
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: East Columbus Street (-82.420157, 39.896365)
End: (-81.69551, 41.499606)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 237 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.2 gal
19.69 L · about $19.27
Round trip
$38.53
10.4 gal · 39.38 L
Estimated CO2
46.2 kg one way
Round trip: 92.4 kg / 204 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $19.27 $38.53
Mid-grade $4.24 $22.06 $44.12
Premium $4.79 $24.91 $49.82
Diesel $4.30 $22.38 $44.76

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Thornville and Cleveland. The current time is 06:28:40.

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.