How far is Williamsport, OH from Cleveland, OH?

The driving distance from Williamsport, OH to Cleveland, OH is about 176.1 miles (283.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.9 miles (244.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m 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
176.12 mi
02h 55m
Flight
151.91 mi
244.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.91 mi
Kilometers
244.48 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.12 mi
Kilometers
283.43 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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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 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Thu, Apr 23, 1:30 AM EDT
Return by in Williamsport
Thu, Apr 23, 4:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williamsport
2026-04-22T22:35
Arrive Cleveland
Thu, Apr 23, 1:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Williamsport
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
Palmyra
OH

Township in Portage County, Ohio

From Williamsport
89.7 mi
01h 27m
To Cleveland
86.4 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Water Street North

    25 m · 8 sec · Water Street North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mill Street

    9.3 mi · 13 min · Mill Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto US23: Columbus

    649 ft · 18 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    16.3 mi · 21 min

  5. 5

    Continue on South High Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South High Street

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Columbus, Wheeling

    1391 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 West

    1.1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus

    1415 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Columbus

    1.2 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · South Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling

    2063 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.6 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    111.8 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    27.5 mi · 32 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Innerbelt

    1.5 km · 1 min · Innerbelt

  18. 18

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

    1427 ft · 35 sec

  19. 19

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

    1246 ft · 43 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Ontario Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Ontario Street

  21. 21

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

    71 m · 11 sec · South Roadway

  22. 22

    Continue on East Roadway

    584 ft · 26 sec · East Roadway

  23. 23

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

    156 m · 20 sec · Rockwell Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue

    57 m · 6 sec · Frankfort Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Frankfort Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Williamsport 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
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
141 mi · 80%
US23
16.4 mi · 9%
Mill Street
9.27 mi · 5%
South Freeway
3.6 mi · 2%
South High Street
2.64 mi · 1%
South Innerbelt
1.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.2 mi
151.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palmyra
01h 27m from Williamsport
Leave By
12:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Williamsport 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 Williamsport to Cleveland?

The road trip is about 176.1 miles (283.4 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?

Palmyra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.7 miles from Williamsport and 86.4 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 151.9 miles (244.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 12:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.01 one way or $46.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Williamsport and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Cleveland.

Stop Ideas Near Palmyra

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

76 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Elyria

99 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

101 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williamsport and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 151.91 mi (244.48 km).

Williamsport

#1 Williamsport

Village in Pickaway County, Ohio, United States

Population1,085
Coordinates39.5859000, -83.1204600
Altitude231
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: Water Street North (-83.120148, 39.585802)
End: (-81.69551, 41.499606)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 283 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.21 gal
23.52 L · about $23.01
Round trip
$46.02
12.42 gal · 47.04 L
Estimated CO2
55.2 kg one way
Round trip: 110.4 kg / 243 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $23.01 $46.02
Mid-grade $4.24 $26.34 $52.69
Premium $4.79 $29.75 $59.49
Diesel $4.30 $26.73 $53.46

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Williamsport and Cleveland. The current time is 22:35:18.

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.