How far is Walnut Creek, OH from Cleveland, OH?

The driving distance from Walnut Creek, OH to Cleveland, OH is about 74.7 miles (120.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.2 miles (106.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
74.71 mi
01h 29m
Flight
66.21 mi
106.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.21 mi
Kilometers
106.55 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.71 mi
Kilometers
120.23 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Sat, May 30, 12:32 PM EDT
Return by in Walnut Creek
Sat, May 30, 2:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Walnut Creek
2026-05-30T11:02
Arrive Cleveland
Sat, May 30, 12:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Walnut Creek
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
Doylestown
OH

Village in Ohio, United States

From Walnut Creek
38.8 mi
00h 44m
To Cleveland
35.9 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph NE
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Walnut Creek and Cleveland.

  1. 1

    Start on Walnut Street

    91 m · 6 sec · Walnut Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    5.2 mi · 9 min

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto US 62

    1.4 km · 1 min · US 62

  4. 4

    Turn slight left

    4.7 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    113 m · 12 sec · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Massillon Street

    1036 ft · 18 sec · Massillon Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Navarre Road Southwest

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Navarre Road Southwest

  8. 8

    Continue on Manchester Avenue Southwest

    1.3 km · 1 min · Manchester Avenue Southwest

  9. 9

    Continue on Wabash Avenue South

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Wabash Avenue South

  10. 10

    Continue on Manchester Avenue Southwest

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Manchester Avenue Southwest

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Millersburg Road Southwest

    1 mi · 2 min · Millersburg Road Southwest

  12. 12

    Continue on Millersburg Road Southwest

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Millersburg Road Southwest

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Avenue West

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Avenue West

  14. 14

    Continue on Lincoln Way West

    1755 ft · 35 sec · Lincoln Way West

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Lillian Gish Boulevard Southwest

    144 m · 11 sec · Lillian Gish Boulevard Southwest

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest

    52.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward East 22nd Street, East 14th Street

    703 ft · 17 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on East 14th Street

    657 ft · 16 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto East 14th Street

    581 ft · 10 sec · East 14th Street

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on East 14th Street

    1322 ft · 28 sec · East 14th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Prospect Avenue East

    1344 ft · 41 sec · Prospect Avenue East

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East 9th Street

    160 m · 20 sec · East 9th Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Euclid Avenue

    1608 ft · 1 min · Euclid Avenue

  24. 24

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

    158 m · 27 sec · East Roadway

  25. 25

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

    156 m · 20 sec · Rockwell Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue

    57 m · 6 sec · Frankfort Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Frankfort Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
27 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest
52.7 mi · 71%
Walnut Street
5.27 mi · 7%
Manchester Avenue Southwest
3.46 mi · 5%
Navarre Road Southwest
2.56 mi · 3%
Millersburg Road Southwest
2.51 mi · 3%
Wabash Avenue South
1.84 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest

Turn right onto Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest

52.7 mi · 01h 04m

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
01h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
66.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Doylestown
00h 44m from Walnut Creek
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Walnut Creek and Sunny near Cleveland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Walnut Creek to Cleveland?

The road trip is about 74.7 miles (120.2 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Doylestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.8 miles from Walnut Creek and 35.9 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 66.2 miles (106.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.78 one way or $19.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Walnut Creek and Sunny near Cleveland.

Stop Ideas Near Doylestown

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

51 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

56 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

59 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Sandusky

100 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Walnut Creek and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 66.21 mi (106.55 km).

Walnut Creek

#1 Walnut Creek

Township in Holmes County, Ohio

Population3,924
Coordinates40.5414500, -81.7218000
Altitude361
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: Walnut Street (-81.721798, 40.541483)
End: (-81.69551, 41.499606)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.64 gal
9.98 L · about $9.78
Round trip
$19.56
5.28 gal · 19.96 L
Estimated CO2
23.5 kg one way
Round trip: 46.9 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $9.78 $19.56
Mid-grade $4.24 $11.20 $22.40
Premium $4.79 $12.65 $25.29
Diesel $4.30 $11.36 $22.73

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Walnut Creek and Cleveland. The current time is 11:02:50.

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.