This 94.6-mile drive from Cleveland, OH to Bethlehem, OH is a straightforward trip, clocking in at just under two hours. With a highway share of 92%, it's a classic highway-focused journey perfect for a single day. You can expect to spend around $15 on fuel for this route, which stays entirely within the Midwest region. Given its manageable distance and duration, this trip is easily accomplished without needing an overnight stop, offering a convenient way to travel between these two Ohio locations.
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
47.3 miles from Cleveland, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 54m into the drive
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Drive Character
This route is predominantly a highway experience, with 92% of your travel on high-speed roads. You'll spend a significant portion of the drive on I 71, including a substantial 70.7-mile stretch without needing to exit. Expect a consistent pace for most of the journey, characterized by the efficiency of interstate travel. The main roads include I 71 and US 30, along with a segment of the Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway, ensuring a mostly uninterrupted flow.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 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 70.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and US 30. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 422; SR 8; SR 14; SR 43; SR 87 / Ontario Street.
Route Complexity10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 94.6 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 422; SR 8; SR 14; SR 43; SR 87 / Ontario Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (I 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles (I 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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.
8
1.9 mi into trip|~4m in|I 71
Keep slight left at fork onto I 71 toward I 71 South: Columbus
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 170B
Toward I 71 South: Columbus
6
3.1 mi into trip|~5m in|I 71
Keep slight right at fork onto I 71
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
72.6 mi into trip|~1h 22m in
Take the exit toward US 30: Wooster, Mansfield
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 176
Toward US 30: Wooster, Mansfield
7
72.8 mi into trip|~1h 22m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 30 West: Mansfield
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 30 West: Mansfield
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 Bethlehem, OH, road signs point toward Mansfield, Ontario and Crestline.
Mansfield
72.6 mi in|~1h 22m
Ontario
85.9 mi in|~1h 38m
Crestline
85.9 mi in|~1h 38m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 71
70.7 mi
1h 17m
US 30
7.6 mi
9m
Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
5.1 mi
5m
Lincoln Highway
3.1 mi
4m
SR 61
2.6 mi
4m
North Seltzer Street
1 mi
1m
East Main Street
1 mi
1m
State Route 61
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 70.7 mi, about 1h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland, OH and Bethlehem, 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
0.5 mi·1 min·Ontario Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn slight right
359 ft·14 sec
Toward I 90 West, SR 10 West
7
Take the ramp
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 90 West
8
Merge onto Innerbelt
0.6 mi·45 sec·Innerbelt
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 71
1.2 mi·1 min·I 71
Exit 170BToward I 71 South: ColumbusUse the slight left lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 71
7.3 mi·8 min·I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 71
62 mi·1 hr 7 min·I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Exit 176Toward US 30: Wooster, MansfieldUse the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·37 sec
Toward US 30 West: MansfieldUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto US 30
7.6 mi·9 min·US 30
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto US 30
5.1 mi·5 min·Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi·55 sec
Toward Ontario, Crestline
17
Turn right onto Lincoln Highway
3.1 mi·4 min·Lincoln Highway
18
Continue on East Main Street
1.0 mi·1 min·East Main Street
19
Turn right onto SR 61
1.0 mi·1 min·North Seltzer Street
20
Turn straight onto SR 61
2.6 mi·4 min·SR 61
21
Turn straight onto SR 61
0.7 mi·1 min·State Route 61
22
Turn right
71 ft·5 sec
23
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
With a total duration of 1 hour and 53 minutes, this 94.6-mile trip offers plenty of flexibility for departure times. Since it's a relatively short drive, you won't need to worry about extensive refueling stops, though keeping an eye on your $15 fuel budget is wise. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 70.7 miles on I 71, so plan your breaks accordingly before you embark on that segment. Leaving mid-morning could help you avoid any potential rush hour traffic in the Cleveland area.
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 47.3 miles from Cleveland, OH, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.7 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 21 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.3 miles or 54m 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 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bethlehem, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Cleveland, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cleveland, OH
This is one driving day of about 94.6 miles and 1h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Cleveland, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 71 for about 70.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 47.3 mi from Cleveland, OH
· 54m into the drive
The midpoint is around 47.3 miles from Cleveland, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before I 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70.7 miles.
Arriving in Bethlehem, OH
The final approach into Bethlehem, OH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.68 one way
$29.36 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg33 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$16.29
$32.59
premium
$4.91
$18.28
$36.57
diesel
$5.61
$20.89
$41.77
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
28.4
0
$9.93
$4.54
Efficient EV
23.7
0
$8.28
$3.78
EV Truck/SUV
37.8
0
$13.24
$6.05
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026
Origin
Cleveland, OH
Night
in Cleveland on Wednesday
Local time
11:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 12 to 15 mph24% chanceLive forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued April 14 at 1:19PM EDT until April 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued April 14 at 1:15PM EDT until April 16 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Destination
Bethlehem, OH
Night
in Bethlehem on Wednesday
Local time
11:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
68°F
Ashland, OH
47 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
27 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
1h 53m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 Bethlehem, OH covers 94.6 miles and takes about 1h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 71, US 30, Martin Luther King Jr. 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 47.3 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 $14.68 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 94.6 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 422; SR 8; SR 14; SR 43; SR 87 / Ontario Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (I 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles (I 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Cleveland, OH and Bethlehem, OH, road signs point toward Mansfield, Ontario and Crestline.
