Origin
Cleveland, OH
Late night in Cleveland on Saturday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cleveland, OH to Alexander, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
14.2 mi
23 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cleveland, OH
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Alexander, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cleveland, OH to Alexander, OH covers 14.2 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Willow Freeway, East Pleasant Valley Road, Ontario Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.1 miles on Willow Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.20 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 14.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 23m highway drive covering 14.2 miles, with most of the trip on Willow Freeway and East Pleasant Valley Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 9.1 miles on Willow Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Willow Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 9.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Willow Freeway and East Pleasant Valley Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West 3rd Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 14.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 422; SR 8; SR 14; SR 43; SR 87 / Ontario Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (SR 10): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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West 3rd Street
Turn left onto West 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 422; SR 8; SR 14; SR 43; SR 87 / Ontario Street
Turn right onto US 422; SR 8; SR 14; SR 43; SR 87 / Ontario Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
SR 10
Take the ramp onto SR 10 toward I 77 South, I 490: Akron
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 77 South, I 490: Akron
8
11 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward Pleasant Valley Road, Independence, Seven Hills
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 153
Toward Pleasant Valley Road, Independence, Seve...
9
11.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Pleasant Valley Road, Independence
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Pleasant Valley Road, Independence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Cleveland, OH and Alexander, OH, road signs point toward Independence and Seven Hills.
Independence
11 mi in
|
~16m
Seven Hills
11 mi in
|
~16m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Willow Freeway | 9.1 mi | 11m |
| East Pleasant Valley Road | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Ontario Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Orange Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| SR 10 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Roadway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Fitzwater Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Canal Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Willow Freeway
— 9.1 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland, OH and Alexander, OH.
1
Start on Frankfort Avenue
156 ft
·
12 sec
·
Frankfort Avenue
2
Turn left onto West 3rd Street
339 ft
·
16 sec
·
West 3rd Street
3
Turn left onto US 6; US 20; US 42; SR 3
315 ft
·
14 sec
·
West Superior Avenue
4
Turn right onto US 6; US 20
503 ft
·
23 sec
·
West Roadway
5
Turn right onto US 422; SR 8; SR 14; SR 43; SR 87
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Ontario Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on US 422; SR 8; SR 10; SR 14; SR 43; SR 87
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Orange Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
Take the ramp onto SR 10
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
SR 10
Toward I 77 South, I 490: Akron
Use the straight lane.
8
Merge onto I 77; SR 10
9.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Willow Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 153
Toward Pleasant Valley Road, Independence, Seven Hills
Use the right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
458 ft
·
11 sec
Toward Pleasant Valley Road, Independence
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn straight onto East Pleasant Valley Road
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
East Pleasant Valley Road
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn right
383 ft
·
16 sec
13
Continue on Fitzwater Road
449 ft
·
15 sec
·
Fitzwater Road
14
Turn left onto Canal Road
436 ft
·
10 sec
·
Canal Road
15
Arrive at destination
Canal Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.20 one way
$4.41 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $2.45 | $4.89 |
| premium | $4.91 | $2.74 | $5.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.14 | $6.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5 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 | 4.3 | 0 | $1.49 | $0.68 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.24 | $0.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
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
Alexander, OH
Late night in Alexander on Saturday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
11 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
23m 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 Cleveland, OH to Alexander, OH covers 14.2 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Willow Freeway, East Pleasant Valley Road, 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 7.1 miles from Cleveland, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.20 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 10 decision points packed into just 14.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 422; SR 8; SR 14; SR 43; SR 87 / Ontario Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (SR 10): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Cleveland, OH and Alexander, OH, road signs point toward Independence and Seven Hills.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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