How far is University Heights, OH from Cleveland, OH?
The driving distance from University Heights, OH to Cleveland, OH is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.2 miles (13.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between University Heights and Cleveland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between University Heights and Cleveland.
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Start on Silsby Road
74 m · 11 sec · Silsby Road
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Turn right onto Washington Boulevard
813 ft · 36 sec · Washington Boulevard
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Turn right onto Vernon Road
705 ft · 36 sec · Vernon Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Cedar Road
3 mi · 7 min · Cedar Road
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Continue on Cedar Avenue
2576 ft · 58 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Continue on Carnegie Avenue
150 m · 16 sec · Carnegie Avenue
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Turn right onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
2131 ft · 52 sec · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Continue on Chester Avenue
3.7 mi · 9 min · Chester Avenue
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Turn right onto East 13th Street
557 ft · 19 sec · East 13th Street
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Turn left onto Superior Avenue East
1825 ft · 1 min · Superior Avenue East
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Turn right onto East 6th Street
89 m · 15 sec · East 6th Street
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Turn left onto Rockwell Avenue
1364 ft · 51 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 University Heights 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.
Chester Avenue
Continue on Chester Avenue
3.74 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving University Heights and Sunny near Cleveland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from University Heights to Cleveland?
The road trip is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bratenahl is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.4 miles from University Heights and 8 miles from Cleveland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.2 miles (13.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.63 one way or $3.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around University Heights and Sunny near Cleveland.
Stop Ideas Near Bratenahl
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cleveland City Hall
Parma City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bratenahl.
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Alliance
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between University Heights and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 8.18 mi (13.16 km).
#1 University Heights
City in Ohio
| Population | 12,642 |
| Coordinates | 41.4978300, -81.5373500 |
| Altitude | 313 |
| 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: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.63 | $3.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $1.87 | $3.73 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $2.11 | $4.22 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $1.89 | $3.79 |
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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