Trip from Cleveland, OH to Brilliant, OH

Drive Time

2h 51m

Distance

137.5 mi

221 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min

4 AM

2h 40m ★

6 AM

2h 51m

8 AM

3h 13m

10 AM

2h 59m

12 PM

2h 57m

3 PM

3h 0m

5 PM

3h 12m

8 PM

2h 45m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Cleveland, OH

Jay Brand

Brilliant, OH

Big Bag Films

Trip Overview

The drive from Cleveland, OH to Brilliant, OH covers 137.5 miles and takes about 2h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on West 3rd Street, West Superior Avenue, West Roadway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.57 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

68.7 miles from Cleveland, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 25m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 51m drive with frequent turns across 137.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

West 3rd Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Cleveland, OH to Brilliant, OH is easy. At 2h 51m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cleveland, OH to Brilliant, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
West 3rd Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
West Superior Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
West Roadway	Unavailable	Refreshing
Ontario Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Orange Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 77 South	Unavailable	Refreshing
Willow Freeway	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 480	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: West 3rd Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland, OH and Brilliant, OH.

Start on Frankfort Avenue

157 ft · 12 sec · Frankfort Avenue

Turn left onto West 3rd Street

338 ft · 17 sec · West 3rd Street

Turn left onto West Superior Avenue

315 ft · 15 sec · West Superior Avenue

Turn right onto West Roadway

502 ft · 23 sec · West Roadway

Turn right onto Ontario Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Ontario Street

Continue on Orange Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Orange Avenue

Take the ramp straight toward I 77 South, I 490: Akron

0.2 mi · 27 sec · I 77 South, I 490: Akron

Merge slight left onto Willow Freeway

5.3 mi · 6 min · Willow Freeway

Take the exit slight right toward I 480: Youngstown, Toledo

0.3 mi · 33 sec · I 480: Youngstown, Toledo

Keep slight left to continue on I 480 East: Youngstown

0.9 mi · 1 min · I 480 East: Youngstown

Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway

5.6 mi · 6 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt South Freeway

2.6 mi · 3 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

Merge slight left onto Outerbelt East Freeway

1.1 mi · 1 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

0.3 mi · 20 sec · Outerbelt East Freeway

Continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

12 mi · 14 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

Turn slight right onto I 80, Ohio Turnpike: Youngstown, Toledo

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 80, Ohio Turnpike: Youngstown, Toledo

Continue straight

0.3 mi · 22 sec

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

31 mi · 32 min · Ohio Turnpike

Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East

0.9 mi · 1 min · I 80 East

Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, CR 18: Youngstown, Mahoning Avenue

0.3 mi · 32 sec · I 80 East, CR 18: Youngstown, Mahoning Avenue

Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Youngstown

4.0 mi · 5 min · I 80 East: Youngstown

Take the exit slight right toward SR 11 South: Canfield

0.5 mi · 1 min · SR 11 South: Canfield

Merge slight left

33 mi · 36 min

Continue on River Lake Highway

5.3 mi · 6 min · River Lake Highway

Take the exit slight right

22 mi · 30 min

Take the exit straight

1.1 mi · 1 min

Keep slight left to continue on Dean Martin Boulevard

0.7 mi · 1 min · Dean Martin Boulevard

Take the exit slight right

364 ft · 12 sec

Continue on North 4th Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · North 4th Street

Turn left onto Slack Street

226 ft · 7 sec · Slack Street

Turn right onto South Court Street

236 ft · 7 sec · South Court Street

Turn right onto Dean Martin Boulevard

6.3 mi · 8 min · Dean Martin Boulevard

Take the exit slight right toward Brilliant

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Brilliant

Turn straight onto Penn Street

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Penn Street

Continue on Labelle Street

0.3 mi · 39 sec · Labelle Street

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 68.7 miles from Cleveland, OH, or about 1h 25m into the drive.

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 80 miles or 1h 39m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 68.7 miles or 1h 25m 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 20m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brilliant, OH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Cleveland, 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 Cleveland, OH

This is one driving day of about 137.5 miles and 2h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cleveland, 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.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 68.7 mi from Cleveland, OH · 1h 25m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mina, NY

69 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

Mina, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mina, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 68.7 miles from Cleveland, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Brilliant, OH

The final approach into Brilliant, 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 Brilliant, 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

$20.57 one way

$41.13 round trip

$3.80/gal 25.4 MPG avg 48 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.24	$22.96	$45.93
premium	$4.79	$25.93	$51.86
diesel	$5.64	$30.55	$61.10

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 48.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	41.3	$14.44	$6.60
Efficient EV	34.4	$12.03	$5.50
EV Truck/SUV	55	$19.25	$8.80

Gas CO2

48 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Cleveland, OH

Evening in Cleveland on Sunday

Local time

7:21 PM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brilliant, OH

Evening in Brilliant on Sunday

Local time

7:21 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

52°F

Mina, NY

69 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

12 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

2h 51m 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 Brilliant, OH covers 137.5 miles and takes about 2h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are West 3rd Street, West Superior Avenue, West Roadway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 68.7 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 $20.57 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.

The drive from Cleveland, OH to Brilliant, OH is easy. At 2h 51m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cleveland, OH to Brilliant, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Cleveland, OH to Brilliant, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.