Origin
Brook Park, OH
Morning in Brook Park on Saturday
Local time
11:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brook Park, OH to Cleveland, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
13.8 mi
22 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brook Park, OH
Phil Evenden
Cleveland, OH
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Trip Overview
Brook Park, OH to Cleveland, OH is 13.8 miles and takes about 21 minutes via I 71 and Innerbelt, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, straightforward drive keeps you within the Midwest region, specifically staying within Ohio. It's a highway-focused trip, so expect efficient travel rather than leisurely sightseeing. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick transfer or a segment of a larger journey, offering a simple way to get from one point to another without much fuss.
About the Cities
Arriving in Cleveland, OH
Full guide →Cleveland is a culturally diverse city on the shores of Lake Erie, one of the Great Lakes, in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, USA. Recreational, cultural and educational opportunities are abundant throughout Northeast Ohio. You'll find world-class museums, cultural events, professional sports, and amusement parks.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 13.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with a 74% highway share, making it a quick transit. You'll spend most of your time on I 71 and the Innerbelt, experiencing a consistent driving pace. The longest uninterrupted stretch clocks in at 10.2 miles on I 71, allowing for a significant period of steady movement. While primarily interstate, the route eventually incorporates Ontario Street as you approach your destination, offering a slight shift in the immediate surroundings as you near Cleveland.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 71 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and Innerbelt. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Snow Road.
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 12 decision points packed into just 13.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 21m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Snow Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Snow Road
Turn left onto Snow Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
12.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward US 422, SR 14: Orange Avenue, Ontario 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 171
Toward US 422, SR 14: Orange Avenue, Ontario St...
9
12.6 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 422 West, SR 14 West: Ontario Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 422 West, SR 14 West: Ontario Street
7
13.5 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
US 6; US 20 / South Roadway
At end of road, turn right onto US 6; US 20 / South Roadway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
13.7 mi into trip
|
~20m 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 71 | 10.2 mi | 12m |
| Innerbelt | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Ontario Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Snow Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Smith Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Roadway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Rockwell Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Roadway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 10.2 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brook Park, OH and Cleveland, OH.
1
Start on Sylvia Drive
60 ft
·
9 sec
·
Sylvia Drive
2
Turn left onto Smith Road
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Smith Road
3
Turn left onto Snow Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Snow Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 71 North: Cleveland
5
Merge onto I 71
10 mi
·
12 min
·
I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 90
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Innerbelt
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 171
Toward US 422, SR 14: Orange Avenue, Ontario Street
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
Toward US 422 West, SR 14 West: Ontario Street
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn straight onto US 422; SR 8; SR 10; SR 14; SR 43; SR 87
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Ontario Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
At end of road, turn right onto US 6; US 20
232 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Roadway
Use the right lane.
11
Continue on US 6; US 20
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
East Roadway
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 20
513 ft
·
20 sec
·
Rockwell Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue
186 ft
·
6 sec
·
Frankfort Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
Frankfort Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.14 one way
$4.28 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $2.38 | $4.75 |
| premium | $4.91 | $2.67 | $5.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.05 | $6.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.45 | $0.66 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.21 | $0.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
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
Morning in Cleveland on Saturday
Local time
11:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
6 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
21m 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 Brook Park, OH to Cleveland, OH covers 13.8 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 71, Innerbelt, Ontario 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 6.9 miles from Brook Park, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.14 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 12 decision points packed into just 13.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 21m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Snow Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Brook Park, OH to Cleveland, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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 EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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