The drive from Cleveland, OH to Bolindale, OH covers 59.5 miles and takes about 1h 26m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Route 422, Outerbelt South Freeway, US Route 422 Northwest for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.4 miles on Route 422.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.23 one way before food or hotel costs.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 59.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 26m highway drive covering 59.5 miles, with most of the trip on Route 422 and Outerbelt South Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 26.4 miles on Route 422.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Route 422 is the longest continuous segment at about 26.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Route 422 and Outerbelt South Freeway. 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.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59.5 miles you will encounter 17 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 1.7 miles (SR 10): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 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.
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
7.2 mi into trip|~11m in
Take the exit toward I 480: Youngstown, Toledo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 156
Toward I 480: Youngstown, Toledo
7
7.5 mi into trip|~12m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 480 East: Youngstown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 480 East: Youngstown
8
13.9 mi into trip|~20m in|I 480N / Outerbelt South Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 480N / Outerbelt South Freeway toward I 271 North, US 422: Erie Pennsylvania, Warren
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 271 North, US 422: Erie Pennsylvania,...
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 Bolindale, OH, road signs point toward Toledo and Warren.
Toledo
7.2 mi in|~11m
Warren
13.9 mi in|~20m|via I 480N
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Route 422
26.4 mi
35m
Outerbelt South Freeway
7.1 mi
8m
US Route 422 Northwest
6.3 mi
8m
Willow Freeway
5.3 mi
6m
Parkman Road Northwest
4.9 mi
7m
Niles Road Southeast
2.4 mi
4m
Warren Burton Road
1.9 mi
2m
South Street Southwest
0.9 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Route 422
— 26.4 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland, OH and Bolindale, 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: AkronUse the straight lane.
8
Merge onto I 77; SR 10
5.3 mi·6 min·Willow Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
Exit 156Toward I 480: Youngstown, ToledoUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi·1 min
Toward I 480 East: YoungstownUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 480
5.6 mi·6 min·Outerbelt South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 480N
1.5 mi·1 min·Outerbelt South Freeway
Toward I 271 North, US 422: Erie Pennsylvania, WarrenUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.6 mi·43 sec
Toward US 422 East: Warren
14
Merge onto US 422
26 mi·35 min·Route 422
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on US 422
1.9 mi·2 min·Warren Burton Road
16
Continue on US 422
6.3 mi·8 min·US Route 422 Northwest
17
Continue on US 422
1.8 mi·2 min·Parkman Road Northwest
18
Continue on US 422
3.1 mi·5 min·Parkman Road Northwest
19
Turn left onto US 422
0.3 mi·45 sec·West Market Street
20
Continue on US 422
0.9 mi·1 min·South Street Southwest
21
Turn right onto SR 169
0.2 mi·19 sec·Niles Road Southeast
22
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 169
2.2 mi·3 min·Niles Road Southeast
23
Turn left onto Ridge Road
350 ft·11 sec·Ridge Road
24
Turn right onto Woodbine Avenue Southeast
0.2 mi·55 sec·Woodbine Avenue Southeast
25
Arrive at destination
Woodbine Avenue Southeast
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.7 mi from Cleveland, OH
· 42m into the drive
The midpoint is around 29.7 miles from Cleveland, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bolindale, OH
The final approach into Bolindale, 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
$9.23 one way
$18.47 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg21 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$10.25
$20.50
premium
$4.91
$11.50
$23.00
diesel
$5.61
$13.14
$26.27
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
17.8
0
$6.25
$2.86
Efficient EV
14.9
0
$5.21
$2.38
EV Truck/SUV
23.8
0
$8.33
$3.81
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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 18, 2026
Origin
Cleveland, OH
Morning
in Cleveland on Saturday
Local time
10:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Partly Cloudy
E 3 to 14 mph6% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT until April 22 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Destination
Bolindale, OH
Morning
in Bolindale on Saturday
Local time
10:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Hiram, OH
30 mi in
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
9 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
1h 26m 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 Bolindale, OH covers 59.5 miles and takes about 1h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Route 422, Outerbelt South Freeway, US Route 422 Northwest. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.7 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 $9.23 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 59.5 miles you will encounter 17 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 1.7 miles (SR 10): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Cleveland, OH and Bolindale, OH, road signs point toward Toledo and Warren.
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.
