How far is Waterloo, OH from Cleveland, OH?
The driving distance from Waterloo, OH to Cleveland, OH is about 159.3 miles (256.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 128.1 miles (206.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m 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
Driving 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 30m.
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.
The most populous city in Richland County, Ohio.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waterloo and Cleveland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterloo and Cleveland.
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Start on Hill Road Northwest
70 m · 17 sec · Hill Road Northwest
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Continue on Hill Road Northwest
905 ft · 22 sec · Hill Road Northwest
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Continue on Diley Road Northwest
2269 ft · 51 sec · Diley Road Northwest
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Take the exit left toward Columbus
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
2383 ft · 34 sec · Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
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Continue on Southeast Expressway
8.5 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Southeast Expressway
2200 ft · 31 sec · Southeast Expressway
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Continue on College Avenue
740 ft · 13 sec · College Avenue
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Continue on College Avenue
1624 ft · 28 sec · College Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Columbus
1554 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, US 40: Cleveland, Broad Street
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2058 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left
111.8 mi · 2 hr 1 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 Waterloo and Cleveland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 71 North
Keep slight left
112 mi · 02h 01m
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 Rain Showers leaving Waterloo and Sunny near Cleveland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waterloo to Cleveland?
The road trip is about 159.3 miles (256.4 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?
Mansfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.7 miles from Waterloo and 80.7 miles from Cleveland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 128.1 miles (206.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.82 one way or $41.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Waterloo and Sunny near Cleveland.
Stop Ideas Near Mansfield
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 Mansfield.
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Cleveland Lakefront station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waterloo and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 128.1 mi (206.16 km).
#1 Waterloo
Human settlement in Ohio, United States
| Population | 2,605 |
| Coordinates | 39.8397900, -82.7849000 |
| Altitude | 237 |
| 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: 256 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
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 | $20.82 | $41.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $23.84 | $47.68 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $26.92 | $53.84 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $24.19 | $48.38 |
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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