Origin
Beaver, OH
Evening in Beaver on Sunday
Local time
8:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Beaver, OH to Cleveland, OH
Drive Time
3h 42m
Distance
218.2 mi
351 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 29m
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6 AM
3h 42m
8 AM
4h 7m
10 AM
3h 51m
12 PM
3h 48m
3 PM
3h 52m
5 PM
4h 6m
8 PM
3h 35m
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
Embarking on the 218.2-mile journey from Beaver to Cleveland takes you across the Ohio landscape in about 3 hours and 42 minutes. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate sprint, it is best suited for a single, focused day trip. You should budget approximately $32 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. Navigating through the Midwest, you will rely on a combination of Main Street, James A, and Schuster Road to reach your destination. While the trip is manageable in one sitting, the local nature of the roads means you should plan for a steady pace rather than rushing. This route offers a straightforward, practical way to traverse the state without relying on major highway corridors.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
109.1 miles from Beaver, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 51m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a hands-on experience behind the wheel, as this route is defined by its turn-heavy, local road personality. You will spend 0% of your time on highways, meaning you won't be dealing with the typical monotony of high-speed interstate travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch is currently 0 miles on Main Street, which signals that you will be navigating frequent turns and transitions throughout the duration of the trip. This is a drive that demands your full attention, as the road character shifts constantly as you move between local thoroughfares. It is a departure from the usual highway grind, offering a more localized perspective of the region.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 42m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Beaver, OH to Cleveland, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| James A | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Schuster Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 3rd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Market Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Emmitt Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 23 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South High Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beaver, OH and Cleveland, OH.
1
Start on the route
85 ft
·
4 sec
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the route
2
Turn right onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
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Main Street
3
Turn left
2.0 mi
·
3 min
4
Turn right onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
7.3 mi
·
8 min
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James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
5
Turn right onto Schuster Road
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Schuster Road
6
At the end of the road, turn right onto West 3rd Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
West 3rd Street
7
Turn left onto South Market Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
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South Market Street
8
Turn right onto East Emmitt Avenue
17 mi
·
22 min
·
East Emmitt Avenue
9
Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Columbus
34 mi
·
44 min
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US 23 North: Columbus
10
Continue on South High Street
2.6 mi
·
4 min
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South High Street
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Columbus, Wheeling
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
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I 270: Columbus, Wheeling
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 270 West
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 270 West
13
Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
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I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus
15
Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Columbus
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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I 71 North: Columbus
16
Merge slight left onto South Freeway
3.6 mi
·
4 min
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South Freeway
17
Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
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I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling
18
Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Innerbelt
19
Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 71 North: Cleveland
20
Keep slight left
112 mi
·
2 hr 1 min
21
Keep slight left
28 mi
·
31 min
22
Merge slight left onto Innerbelt
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Innerbelt
23
Take the exit slight right toward US 422, SR 14: Orange Avenue, Ontario Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
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US 422, SR 14: Orange Avenue, Ontario Street
24
Keep slight right to continue on US 422 West, SR 14 West: Ontario Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
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US 422 West, SR 14 West: Ontario Street
25
Turn straight onto Ontario Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Ontario Street
26
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Roadway
233 ft
·
11 sec
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South Roadway
27
Continue on East Roadway
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
East Roadway
28
At the end of the road, turn left onto Rockwell Avenue
512 ft
·
20 sec
·
Rockwell Avenue
29
Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue
187 ft
·
6 sec
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Frankfort Avenue
30
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a turn-heavy local route, leave early in the day to ensure you have plenty of daylight for navigating the smaller roads. You should plan for at least one dedicated stop along the way to break up the technical driving and keep your focus sharp. Given the local road environment, keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before setting out, as gas station availability can vary when you aren't on a major highway. With a total duration of 3h 42m, you have the flexibility to adjust your pace if traffic on Main Street or Schuster Road gets heavy. A concrete tip for this trip is to map out your turns in advance, as the lack of highway segments makes navigation more frequent than a standard interstate commute.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 109.1 miles from Beaver, OH, or about 1h 51m into the drive.
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 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 109.1 miles or 1h 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 2m
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 Beaver, 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 Beaver, OH
This is one driving day of about 218.2 miles and 3h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Beaver, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 109.1 mi from Beaver, OH · 1h 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
109 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 109.1 miles from Beaver, 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
$32.64 one way
$65.27 round trip
$3.80/gal
25.4 MPG avg
76 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $36.44 | $72.88 |
| premium | $4.79 | $41.15 | $82.30 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $48.48 | $96.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 76.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 65.5 | 0 | $22.91 | $10.47 |
| Efficient EV | 54.6 | 0 | $19.09 | $8.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 87.3 | 1 | $30.55 | $13.96 |
Gas CO2
76 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
8:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°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
11 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
3h 42m 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 Beaver, OH to Cleveland, OH covers 218.2 miles and takes about 3h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, James A, Schuster Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 109.1 miles from Beaver, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.64 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 42m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Beaver, OH to Cleveland, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Beaver, OH to Cleveland, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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