How far is Upper Arlington, OH from Cleveland, OH?
The driving distance from Upper Arlington, OH to Cleveland, OH is about 144.6 miles (232.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.2 miles (203.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 42m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 21m.
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.
Human settlement in Ashland County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Upper Arlington and Cleveland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upper Arlington and Cleveland.
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Start on Cambridge Boulevard
59 m · 10 sec · Cambridge Boulevard
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Turn left onto Stanford Road
145 m · 20 sec · Stanford Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Stanford Road
34 m · 4 sec · Stanford Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Stanford Road
1 km · 2 min · Stanford Road
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Turn right onto Northwest Boulevard
16 m · 8 sec · Northwest Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Star Road
854 ft · 31 sec · North Star Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Kinnear Road
8 m · 1 sec · Kinnear Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Kinnear Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Kinnear Road
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Turn left onto Olentangy River Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Olentangy River Road
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Turn right onto West Dodridge Street
2611 ft · 1 min · West Dodridge Street
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Turn right onto Neil Avenue
826 ft · 28 sec · Neil Avenue
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Turn left onto West Hudson Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · West Hudson Street
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Turn left onto Beulah Road
1366 ft · 33 sec · Beulah Road
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Merge slight left
107.8 mi · 1 hr 56 min
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Keep slight left
27.5 mi · 32 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 · 26 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 Upper Arlington and Cleveland.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Beulah Road
Merge slight left
108 mi · 01h 56m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Upper Arlington 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 Upper Arlington to Cleveland?
The road trip is about 144.6 miles (232.7 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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 71.5 miles from Upper Arlington and 73.1 miles from Cleveland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.2 miles (203.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 1:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.90 one way or $37.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Upper Arlington and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Cleveland.
Stop Ideas Near Mifflin
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 Mifflin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Upper Arlington and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 126.22 mi (203.13 km).
#1 Upper Arlington
City in Ohio
| Population | 34,907 |
| Coordinates | 39.9945100, -83.0624100 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| 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: 233 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 48m |
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 | $18.90 | $37.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $21.63 | $43.27 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $24.43 | $48.86 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $21.95 | $43.90 |
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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