Origin
Buckeye Lake, OH
Afternoon in Buckeye Lake on Thursday
Local time
3:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Buckeye Lake, OH to Cleveland, OH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 55m
Distance
140.7 mi
226 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 45m
★
6 AM
2h 56m
8 AM
3h 18m
10 AM
3h 4m
12 PM
3h 1m
3 PM
3h 5m
5 PM
3h 17m
8 PM
2h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Buckeye Lake, OH
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Cleveland, OH
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Trip Overview
This 141.5-mile drive from Buckeye Lake to Cleveland, OH, is a manageable day trip taking approximately 2 hours and 38 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $21, it's an economical option for exploring the Midwest. The route primarily follows local roads like Anchors Way, Park Street, and Lakeview Drive, offering a more intimate travel experience with no highway driving. Given its relatively short length and turn-heavy nature, this trip is best enjoyed in a single day, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. It's a straightforward journey that keeps you connected to local Ohio landscapes.
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
70.4 miles from Buckeye Lake, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 35m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 55m. Total distance: 140.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with a 0% highway share. You'll be navigating smaller roads for the entire 141.5 miles, so keep your focus sharp. While there isn't a specified longest uninterrupted stretch, the nature of local driving suggests frequent intersections and varying speed limits. This isn't a high-speed journey; instead, anticipate a more deliberate pace as you move through communities. The character of the drive will likely shift as you traverse different towns and areas between Buckeye Lake and Cleveland.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 29 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 79.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 58.9 miles in.
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 140.7 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 58.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 139.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 139.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
58.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
Turn left toward I 71 North: Cleveland
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Exit 169
Toward I 71 North: Cleveland
8
139.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 51m 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
139.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 52m 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
140.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 54m 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
140.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 55m 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Buckeye Lake, OH to Cleveland, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Coshocton along the way.
Coshocton
10.9 mi in
|
~15m
|
via SR 79
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 71 | 79.2 mi | 1h 27m |
| Cassell Road | 16 mi | 18m |
| Mount Vernon Road | 12.5 mi | 17m |
| Newark Road | 10.1 mi | 15m |
| Hebron Road | 9.9 mi | 12m |
| Riverside Drive | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| North Sandusky Street | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 79.2 mi, about 1h 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buckeye Lake, OH and Cleveland, OH.
1
Start on Union Avenue
138 ft
·
8 sec
·
Union Avenue
2
Continue on Anchors Way
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Anchors Way
3
Turn right onto Park Street
442 ft
·
25 sec
·
Park Street
4
Continue on Lakeview Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Lakeview Drive
5
Turn left onto Myers Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Myers Avenue
6
Turn right onto SR 79
9.9 mi
·
12 min
·
Hebron Road
7
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 79
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 79
Toward Coshocton, 16 E, 79 N
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Toward SR 13: Hudson Ave, 4th Street
9
Turn left onto SR 13
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Mount Vernon Road
10
Continue on SR 13
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
11
Continue on SR 13
10 mi
·
15 min
·
Newark Road
12
Continue on SR 13
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
South Main Street
13
Turn right onto SR 13
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
SR 13
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
14
Turn left onto SR 13
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
East Chestnut Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn right onto SR 13
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Sandusky Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on SR 13
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Cassell Road
17
Continue on SR 13; SR 97
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Riverside Drive
Use the left lane.
18
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 169
Toward I 71 North: Cleveland
Use the left lane.
19
Merge onto I 71
52 mi
·
55 min
·
I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork onto I 71
28 mi
·
31 min
·
I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Merge onto I 90
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Innerbelt
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 171
Toward US 422, SR 14: Orange Avenue, Ontario Street
Use the slight right lane.
23
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
Toward US 422 West, SR 14 West: Ontario Street
Use the slight right lane.
24
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.
25
At end of road, turn right onto US 6; US 20
232 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Roadway
Use the right lane.
26
Continue on US 6; US 20
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
East Roadway
Use the left / straight lanes.
27
At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 20
513 ft
·
20 sec
·
Rockwell Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
28
Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue
186 ft
·
6 sec
·
Frankfort Avenue
29
Arrive at destination
Frankfort Avenue
Trip Plan
For this 2 hour and 38 minute journey, consider an early morning departure from Buckeye Lake to maximize your time in Cleveland. Since the drive is only 141.5 miles and has no highway component, you have the flexibility to stop as needed, though only one stop is factored into the general plan. Keep an eye on fuel, with an estimated cost of $21, and plan your fill-up accordingly. The numerous turns mean you'll want to stay alert, especially as you approach Cleveland. Taking Anchors Way, Park Street, and Lakeview Drive offers a chance to experience Ohio's local scenery directly.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 70.4 miles from Buckeye Lake, OH, or about 1h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79.2 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 31 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70.4 miles or 1h 35m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 23m
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 Buckeye Lake, 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 Buckeye Lake, OH
This is one driving day of about 140.7 miles and 2h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Buckeye Lake, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 71 for about 79.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 70.4 mi from Buckeye Lake, OH · 1h 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
70 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 70.4 miles from Buckeye Lake, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 79.2 miles.
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
$21.84 one way
$43.67 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $24.23 | $48.47 |
| premium | $4.91 | $27.19 | $54.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.06 | $62.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.2 | 0 | $14.77 | $6.75 |
| Efficient EV | 35.2 | 0 | $12.31 | $5.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 56.3 | 0 | $19.70 | $9.00 |
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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
Afternoon in Cleveland on Thursday
Local time
3:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
68°F
Mansfield, OH
70 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
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
2h 55m 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 Buckeye Lake, OH to Cleveland, OH covers 140.7 miles and takes about 2h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 71, Cassell Road, Mount Vernon Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 70.4 miles from Buckeye Lake, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.84 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.
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 demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 140.7 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 58.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 139.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 139.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Buckeye Lake, OH to Cleveland, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Coshocton along the way.
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