How far is Watertown, OH from Cleveland, OH?
The driving distance from Watertown, OH to Cleveland, OH is about 164.2 miles (264.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 140.6 miles (226.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Watertown and Cleveland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Watertown and Cleveland.
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Start on Lancaster Street
542 ft · 15 sec · Lancaster Street
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Turn right
6.8 mi · 12 min
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Turn right onto 5th Street
953 ft · 26 sec · 5th Street
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Turn left onto Center Street
553 ft · 13 sec · Center Street
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Turn right onto 7th Street
138 m · 9 sec · 7th Street
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Continue on Mitchell Avenue
13.8 mi · 24 min · Mitchell Avenue
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Turn right
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Sherman Hollow
68 m · 5 sec · Sherman Hollow
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Take the ramp right
1475 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
70.6 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon
1543 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto South Wooster Avenue
3.2 mi · 4 min · South Wooster Avenue
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Continue straight
65.2 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward East 22nd Street, East 14th Street
703 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on East 14th Street
657 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto East 14th Street
581 ft · 10 sec · East 14th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on East 14th Street
1322 ft · 28 sec · East 14th Street
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Turn left onto Prospect Avenue East
3167 ft · 2 min · Prospect Avenue East
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Turn right onto Ontario Street
150 m · 21 sec · Ontario Street
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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 Watertown and Cleveland.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Sherman Hollow
Merge slight left
70.6 mi · 01h 16m
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 Watertown 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 Watertown to Cleveland?
The road trip is about 164.2 miles (264.3 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?
Stone Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82 miles from Watertown and 82.3 miles from Cleveland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 140.6 miles (226.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 12:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.49 one way or $42.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Watertown and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Cleveland.
Stop Ideas Near Stone Creek
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Port Washington Town Hall
Gnadenhutten Village Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Stone Creek.
Alliance
Elyria
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Watertown and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 140.55 mi (226.19 km).
#1 Watertown
Township in Washington County, Ohio
| Population | 1,521 |
| Coordinates | 39.4659100, -81.6331800 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| 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: 264 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
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 | $21.49 | $42.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $24.60 | $49.21 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $27.78 | $55.56 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $24.96 | $49.93 |
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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