Origin
Alexander, OH
Evening in Alexander on Friday
Local time
5:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alexander, OH to Cleveland, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
14.2 mi
23 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alexander, OH
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Cleveland, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Alexander, OH to Cleveland, OH covers 14.2 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Willow Freeway, East Pleasant Valley Road, East 14th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.3 miles on Willow Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.07 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 14.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 23m highway drive covering 14.2 miles, with most of the trip on Willow Freeway and East Pleasant Valley Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 9.3 miles on Willow Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Willow Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 9.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Willow Freeway and East Pleasant Valley Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 12.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 14.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 12.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.4 miles (Prospect Avenue East): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
12.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward East 22nd Street, East 14th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 162B
Toward East 22nd Street, East 14th Street
8
12.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight left at fork toward East 14th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward East 14th Street
6
13.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Prospect Avenue East
Turn left onto Prospect Avenue East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
14 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
US 6; US 20 / East Roadway
At end of road, turn right onto US 6; US 20 / East Roadway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
14.1 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
US 6; US 20 / Rockwell Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 20 / Rockwell Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Willow Freeway | 9.3 mi | 11m |
| East Pleasant Valley Road | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| East 14th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Canal Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Euclid Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Prospect Avenue East | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Fitzwater Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East 9th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Willow Freeway
— 9.3 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alexander, OH and Cleveland, OH.
1
Start on Canal Road
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Canal Road
2
Turn sharp right onto Fitzwater Road
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Fitzwater Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto East Pleasant Valley Road
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
East Pleasant Valley Road
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 77 North: Cleveland
5
Merge onto I 77
9.3 mi
·
11 min
·
Willow Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 162B
Toward East 22nd Street, East 14th Street
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward East 14th Street
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Turn straight onto East 14th Street
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
East 14th Street
9
Keep slight left at fork onto East 14th Street
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
East 14th Street
10
Turn left onto Prospect Avenue East
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Prospect Avenue East
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Turn right onto East 9th Street
523 ft
·
19 sec
·
East 9th Street
12
Turn left onto US 20
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Euclid Avenue
13
At end of road, turn right onto US 6; US 20
518 ft
·
27 sec
·
East Roadway
Use the right lane.
14
At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 20
513 ft
·
20 sec
·
Rockwell Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue
186 ft
·
6 sec
·
Frankfort Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
Frankfort Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.07 one way
$4.14 round trip
$3.71/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $2.37 | $4.74 |
| premium | $4.79 | $2.68 | $5.36 |
| diesel | $4.30 | $2.41 | $4.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.49 | $0.68 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.24 | $0.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Cleveland, OH
Evening in Cleveland on Friday
Local time
5:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
N 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 11:45AM EDT until April 22 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 11:45AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
19 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
23m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Alexander, OH to Cleveland, OH covers 14.2 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Willow Freeway, East Pleasant Valley Road, East 14th Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.1 miles from Alexander, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.07 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 14.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.
The main spots that need attention: at 12.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.4 miles (Prospect Avenue East): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Alexander, OH to Cleveland, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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