How far is Wooster, OH from Cleveland, OH?

The driving distance from Wooster, OH to Cleveland, OH is about 58.5 miles (94.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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
58.5 mi
01h 07m
Flight
49.59 mi
79.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.59 mi
Kilometers
79.8 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.5 mi
Kilometers
94.15 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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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 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Thu, Apr 23, 6:19 AM EDT
Return by in Wooster
Thu, Apr 23, 7:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wooster
2026-04-23T05:12
Arrive Cleveland
Thu, Apr 23, 6:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wooster
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
Granger
OH

Human settlement in United States of America

From Wooster
30.3 mi
00h 33m
To Cleveland
28.3 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on College Avenue

    32 m · 7 sec · College Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Bowman Street

    556 ft · 16 sec · East Bowman Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Bever Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Bever Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Burbank Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Burbank Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Friendsville Road

    977 ft · 24 sec · Friendsville Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Dix Expressway

    156 m · 7 sec · Dix Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Burbank Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Burbank Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Burbank Road

    35 m · 1 sec · Burbank Road

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Burbank Road

    848 ft · 12 sec · Burbank Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    37 m · 2 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    77 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Burbank Road

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Burbank Road

  13. 13

    Continue on N Front Street

    2168 ft · 30 sec · N Front Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Avon Lake Road

    2505 ft · 56 sec · Avon Lake Road

  15. 15

    Take the exit right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    1743 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    16.2 mi · 17 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    27.5 mi · 32 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Innerbelt

    1.5 km · 1 min · Innerbelt

  19. 19

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

    1427 ft · 35 sec

  20. 20

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

    1246 ft · 43 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Ontario Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Ontario Street

  22. 22

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

    71 m · 11 sec · South Roadway

  23. 23

    Continue on East Roadway

    584 ft · 28 sec · East Roadway

  24. 24

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

    156 m · 20 sec · Rockwell Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue

    57 m · 6 sec · Frankfort Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Frankfort Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wooster 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
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
44.1 mi · 75%
Burbank Road
12.1 mi · 21%
Innerbelt
0.9 mi · 2%
North Bever Street
0.68 mi · 1%
Ontario Street
0.66 mi · 1%
Avon Lake Road
0.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Keep slight left

27.5 mi · 00h 32m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
49.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Granger
00h 33m from Wooster
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Wooster and Sunny near Cleveland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.5 miles (94.2 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Granger is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.3 miles from Wooster and 28.3 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.63 one way or $15.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wooster and Sunny near Cleveland.

Stop Ideas Near Granger

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

39 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

39 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

59 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

88 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wooster and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 49.59 mi (79.8 km).

Wooster

#1 Wooster

City in Ohio

Population4,768
Coordinates40.8051700, -81.9364600
Altitude304
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: College Avenue (-81.936375, 40.80517)
End: (-81.69551, 41.499606)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.06 gal
7.81 L · about $7.63
Round trip
$15.26
4.12 gal · 15.62 L
Estimated CO2
18.3 kg one way
Round trip: 36.6 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $7.63 $15.26
Mid-grade $4.24 $8.74 $17.48
Premium $4.79 $9.87 $19.73
Diesel $4.30 $8.87 $17.73

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Wooster and Cleveland. The current time is 05:12:27.

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.