Origin
Austintown, OH
Evening in Austintown on Sunday
Local time
8:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Austintown, OH to Cleveland, OH
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
67.9 mi
109 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
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6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cleveland, OH
Jay Brand
Trip Overview
If you are planning to head from Austintown to Cleveland, you are looking at a straightforward 67.9-mile trip that typically takes about 1 hour and 24 minutes. This drive is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it is short enough to complete without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via the Ohio Turnpike, I-480, and the Outerbelt South Freeway, keeping you firmly within the Midwest region throughout your journey. Budgeting approximately $10 for fuel should cover your needs for this direct trip. Since there are no mandatory stops required to reach your destination, you have the flexibility to make this a quick commute or a leisurely morning outing.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
34 miles from Austintown, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 40m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a focused, highway-heavy experience, as 92% of this journey is spent on major interstates. The road is designed for efficiency, featuring a significant 31.1-mile stretch along the Ohio Turnpike that allows for steady, uninterrupted driving. As you transition from the turnpike onto the I-480 and the Outerbelt South Freeway, the pace remains consistent and fast-moving. You will find that this is a classic interstate drive that prioritizes speed over local scenery. Staying alert is key, as the route is built for high-speed transit rather than technical maneuvering or winding backroads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ohio Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 31.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ohio Turnpike and I 480. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 37.2 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 67.9 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 37.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 51.5 miles (I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 59.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
9
37.2 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 480, SR 14: Cleveland, Streetsboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 187
Toward I 480, SR 14: Cleveland, Streetsboro
8
51.5 mi into trip
|
~1h in
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I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway toward I 480 West: Rockside Road, Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 480 West: Rockside Road, Cleveland
8
59.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 77 North: Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 20B
Toward I 77 North: Cleveland
8
66.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m 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
66.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m 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
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Austintown, OH to Cleveland, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Streetsboro along the way.
Streetsboro
37.2 mi in
|
~43m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio Turnpike | 31.1 mi | 33m |
| I 480 | 11.2 mi | 13m |
| Outerbelt South Freeway | 8.2 mi | 10m |
| Willow Freeway | 5.9 mi | 7m |
| I 80 | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Outerbelt East Freeway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| North Canfield Niles Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| East 14th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ohio Turnpike
— 31.1 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austintown, OH and Cleveland, OH.
1
Start on this road
30 ft
·
4 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto CR 105
216 ft
·
13 sec
·
Ohltown Road
3
Turn sharp left onto SR 46
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
North Canfield Niles Road
4
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
5
Merge onto I 80
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
I 80
6
Take the exit onto I 80
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 80
Toward I 80 West, I 76 East
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 80
Toward I 80 West: Cleveland
8
Merge onto I 80
31 mi
·
33 min
·
Ohio Turnpike
Use the none lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 187
Toward I 480, SR 14: Cleveland, Streetsboro
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
this road
Toward I 480 West, SR 14 West: Cleveland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 480; SR 14
11 mi
·
13 min
·
I 480; SR 14
Use the none lane.
12
Continue on I 271; I 480
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Outerbelt East Freeway
Use the none lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
Toward I 480 West: Rockside Road, Cleveland
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
15
Take the exit
470 ft
·
11 sec
Toward I 77 South, I 77 North: Akron, Cleveland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 20B
Toward I 77 North: Cleveland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto I 77
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Willow Freeway
Use the none lane.
18
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 162B
Toward East 22nd Street, East 14th Street
Use the slight right lane.
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward East 14th Street
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
20
Turn straight onto East 14th Street
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
East 14th Street
21
Keep slight left at fork onto East 14th Street
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
East 14th Street
Use the none lane.
22
Turn left onto Prospect Avenue East
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Prospect Avenue East
Use the straight / left lanes.
23
Turn right onto East 9th Street
523 ft
·
19 sec
·
East 9th Street
24
Turn left onto US 20
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Euclid Avenue
25
At end of road, turn right onto US 6; US 20
518 ft
·
27 sec
·
East Roadway
Use the none / right lanes.
26
At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 20
513 ft
·
20 sec
·
Rockwell Avenue
Use the none / straight / right lanes.
27
Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue
186 ft
·
6 sec
·
Frankfort Avenue
28
Arrive at destination
Frankfort Avenue
Trip Plan
Because this drive is relatively short, you have the advantage of scheduling your departure around peak traffic times to ensure the smoothest possible experience. Given that the entire trip takes less than an hour and a half, you do not need to worry about planning complex rest stops or meal breaks along the way. Your biggest priority should be keeping an eye on the transition between the Ohio Turnpike and the local highway system to stay on track as you approach Cleveland. Since you are spending only $10 on fuel, fill up your tank before you leave Austintown to avoid paying higher prices near the urban center. Embrace the simplicity of this route by keeping your itinerary flexible and focusing on a timely arrival.
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 34 miles from Austintown, OH, or about 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.1 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 67.9 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34 miles or 40m 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 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cleveland, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Austintown, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Austintown, OH
This is one driving day of about 67.9 miles and 1h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Austintown, 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 Ohio Turnpike for about 31.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34 mi from Austintown, OH · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 67.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34 miles from Austintown, 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
$10.16 one way
$20.31 round trip
$3.80/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $11.34 | $22.68 |
| premium | $4.79 | $12.80 | $25.61 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $15.09 | $30.17 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.55
Ohio Turnpike
(31.1 mi)
$1.55
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.13 | $3.26 |
| Efficient EV | 17 | 0 | $5.94 | $2.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.2 | 0 | $9.51 | $4.35 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% 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 Sunday
Local time
8:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
60°F
Mechanicsburg, PA
34 mi in
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
18 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
1h 24m 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 Austintown, OH to Cleveland, OH covers 67.9 miles and takes about 1h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ohio Turnpike, I 480, Outerbelt South Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34 miles from Austintown, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.16 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 demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 67.9 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 37.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 51.5 miles (I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 59.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Austintown, OH to Cleveland, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Streetsboro along the way.
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