How far is Willard, OH from Cleveland, OH?

The driving distance from Willard, OH to Cleveland, OH is about 74.3 miles (119.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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
74.26 mi
01h 30m
Flight
61.78 mi
99.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.78 mi
Kilometers
99.42 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.26 mi
Kilometers
119.51 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Fri, May 1, 7:04 AM EDT
Return by in Willard
Fri, May 1, 8:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Willard
2026-05-01T05:34
Arrive Cleveland
Fri, May 1, 7:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
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 Willard
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
Henrietta
OH

Township in Lorain County, Ohio

From Willard
39.6 mi
00h 45m
To Cleveland
34.6 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph W
Destination
54°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Willard and Cleveland.

  1. 1

    Start on West Tiffin Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Tiffin Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Boughtonville Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Boughtonville Road

  3. 3

    Turn left

    12.6 mi · 17 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Whittlesey Avenue

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Whittlesey Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Shaw Mill Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Shaw Mill Road

  7. 7

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1049 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1100 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    2656 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    23.3 mi · 25 min · Ohio Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Ohio Turnpike Connector

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Ohio Turnpike Connector

  13. 13

    Continue on Northwest Freeway

    25.6 mi · 31 min · Northwest Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 422, SR 14: Orange Avenue, Ontario Street

    1427 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 422 West, SR 14 West: Ontario Street

    1246 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Ontario Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Ontario Street

  18. 18

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

    71 m · 11 sec · South Roadway

  19. 19

    Continue on East Roadway

    584 ft · 28 sec · East Roadway

  20. 20

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

    156 m · 20 sec · Rockwell Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue

    57 m · 6 sec · Frankfort Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Frankfort Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northwest Freeway
27.3 mi · 37%
Ohio Turnpike
23.3 mi · 31%
Whittlesey Avenue
3.44 mi · 5%
Ohio Turnpike Connector
2.59 mi · 3%
Boughtonville Road
2.39 mi · 3%
Shaw Mill Road
1.93 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Northwest Freeway

Continue on Northwest Freeway

25.6 mi · 00h 31m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
61.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Henrietta
00h 45m from Willard
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Willard and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Cleveland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Willard to Cleveland?

The road trip is about 74.3 miles (119.5 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Henrietta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.6 miles from Willard and 34.6 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 $9.71 one way or $19.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Willard and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Cleveland.

Stop Ideas Near Henrietta

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

17 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

37 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
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Cleveland Lakefront station

53 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

108 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Willard and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 61.78 mi (99.42 km).

Willard

#1 Willard

City in Huron County, Ohio, United States

Population5,988
Coordinates41.0531100, -82.7262900
Altitude283
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: West Tiffin Street (-82.72629, 41.053149)
End: (-81.69551, 41.499606)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.62 gal
9.92 L · about $9.71
Round trip
$19.41
5.24 gal · 19.84 L
Estimated CO2
23.3 kg one way
Round trip: 46.6 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $9.71 $19.41
Mid-grade $4.24 $11.11 $22.23
Premium $4.79 $12.55 $25.10
Diesel $4.30 $11.28 $22.55

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Willard and Cleveland. The current time is 05:34:30.

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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.