Trip from Augusta, OH to Cleveland, OH

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 56m

Distance

82.1 mi

132 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min

4 AM

1h 48m ★

6 AM

1h 57m

8 AM

2h 14m

10 AM

2h 3m

12 PM

2h 1m

3 PM

2h 3m

5 PM

2h 13m

8 PM

1h 52m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Augusta, OH

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city in and county seat of Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States

Cleveland, OH

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Augusta to Cleveland covers 82.1 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 56 minutes. This straightforward Midwestern drive works perfectly as a quick day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. Expect to budget approximately $12 for fuel to complete the journey. By sticking to the main thoroughfares, you can navigate between these two Ohio locations efficiently. Whether you are heading north for business or a change of scenery, the trip is manageable and direct, making it a reliable option for your travel schedule.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

41 miles from Augusta, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 56m. Total distance: 82.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This highway-focused route consists of 69% highway driving, blending fast-paced interstate travel with local road navigation. You will primarily utilize I-77, Lincoln Street Southeast, and Aurora Road Northeast to reach your destination. The longest uninterrupted segment occurs on I-77, where you will spend 57 miles moving steadily through the landscape. As you transition from the interstate onto local roads like Aurora Road, the pace of the drive shifts, requiring a bit more attention to changing speed limits. It is a functional drive that trades scenic variety for consistent progress.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 77 is the longest continuous segment at about 57 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,234 ft 654 ft

Total Climb

354 ft

Total Descent

933 ft

Highest Point

1,234 ft

Elevation Range

580 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 77 and Lincoln Street Southeast. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 43.1 miles in near I 77.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 82.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 43.1 miles (I 77): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 80.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 80.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

43.1 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in | I 77

Keep slight left at fork onto I 77 toward I 77 North, I 76 West: Cleveland

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 77 North, I 76 West: Cleveland

80.6 mi into trip | ~1h 52m 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

80.7 mi into trip | ~1h 52m 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

81.9 mi into trip | ~1h 55m 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.

82 mi into trip | ~1h 56m 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
I 77	57 mi	1h 9m
Lincoln Street Southeast	10 mi	14m
Aurora Road Northeast	2.9 mi	6m
Lincoln Street East	2.6 mi	4m
Arbor Road Northeast	2.2 mi	5m
Tuscarawas Street East	2 mi	3m
Tuscarawas Street West	1.1 mi	1m
Nassau Street	0.7 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 77 — 57 mi, about 1h 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Augusta, OH and Cleveland, OH.

Start on SR 9

507 ft · 10 sec · Kensington Road Northeast

Turn right onto CR 18

2.9 mi · 6 min · Aurora Road Northeast

Turn straight onto CR 14

2.2 mi · 5 min · Arbor Road Northeast

At end of road, turn right onto CR 15

160 ft · 4 sec · Arrow Road Northwest

Continue on Murray Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Murray Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto East Line Street

0.1 mi · 22 sec · East Line Street

Turn right onto SR 183

0.1 mi · 22 sec · North Market Street

Turn left onto US 30

0.3 mi · 18 sec · West Lincoln Way

Continue on US 30

10.0 mi · 14 min · Lincoln Street Southeast

Continue on US 30; SR 44

0.6 mi · 45 sec · Lincoln Street East

Continue on US 30; SR 44

0.4 mi · 51 sec · East Walnut Street

Turn right onto US 30

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Cedar Street South

Turn left onto US 30; SR 172

0.7 mi · 1 min · Nassau Street

Continue on US 30; SR 172

2.1 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Street East

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on SR 172

2.0 mi · 3 min · Tuscarawas Street East

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on SR 172

1.1 mi · 1 min · Tuscarawas Street West

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Toward I 77 North, US 62 East: Akron

Merge onto I 77; US 62

20 mi · 23 min · I 77; US 62

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto I 77

433 ft · 10 sec · I 77

Exit 125B Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 77

3.2 mi · 4 min · I 77

Toward I 77 North, I 76 West: Cleveland Use the slight left lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 77

34 mi · 41 min · I 77

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 17 sec

Exit 162B Toward East 22nd Street, East 14th Street Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 16 sec

Toward East 14th Street Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto East 14th Street

0.1 mi · 9 sec · East 14th Street

Keep slight left at fork onto East 14th Street

0.3 mi · 28 sec · East 14th Street

Turn left onto Prospect Avenue East

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Prospect Avenue East

Use the straight / left lanes.

Turn right onto East 9th Street

523 ft · 19 sec · East 9th Street

Turn left onto US 20

0.3 mi · 1 min · Euclid Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto US 6; US 20

518 ft · 27 sec · East Roadway

Use the right lane.

At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 20

513 ft · 20 sec · Rockwell Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue

186 ft · 6 sec · Frankfort Avenue

Arrive at destination

Frankfort Avenue

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short trip under two hours, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily complete the entire 82.1-mile journey without any mandatory stops, though planning for a quick break after the long 57-mile stretch on I-77 can help you stay refreshed. Keep in mind that your fuel budget is estimated at $12, so topping off your tank before you leave Augusta ensures you won't need to worry about refueling along the way. Because the route relies on a mix of interstate and local roads, stay alert for transitions between highway speeds and surface streets as you approach the Cleveland area.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 41 miles from Augusta, OH, or about 1h 3m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 51m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 41 miles or 1h 3m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 39m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cleveland, OH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Augusta, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Augusta, OH

This is one driving day of about 82.1 miles and 1h 56m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Augusta, OH.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on I 77 for about 57 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 41 mi from Augusta, OH · 1h 3m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Farrell, PA

41 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Farrell, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Farrell, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 41 miles from Augusta, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Cleveland, OH

The final approach into Cleveland, OH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Cleveland, OH.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.28 one way

$24.56 round trip

$3.80/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.24	$13.71	$27.42
premium	$4.79	$15.48	$30.97
diesel	$5.64	$18.24	$36.48

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 28.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	24.6	$8.62	$3.94
Efficient EV	20.5	$7.18	$3.28
EV Truck/SUV	32.8	$11.49	$5.25

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Augusta, OH

Afternoon in Augusta on Thursday

Local time

3:49 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cleveland, OH

Afternoon in Cleveland on Thursday

Local time

3:49 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

8 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 56m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Augusta, OH to Cleveland, OH covers 82.1 miles and takes about 1h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 77, Lincoln Street Southeast, Aurora Road Northeast. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 41 miles from Augusta, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.28 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.