The drive from Cleveland, OH to Brookfield Center, OH covers 73.1 miles and takes about 1h 40m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Route 422, Warren Outer Belt, Outerbelt South Freeway 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 $11.34 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.
Midpoint
36.5 miles from Cleveland, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 51m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 40m. Total distance: 73.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 40m highway drive covering 73.1 miles, with most of the trip on Route 422 and Warren Outer Belt. 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 26 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 Warren Outer Belt. 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 73.1 miles you will encounter 19 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 19 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 Brookfield Center, 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
Warren Outer Belt
18.6 mi
22m
Outerbelt South Freeway
7.1 mi
8m
US Route 422 Northwest
6.3 mi
8m
Willow Freeway
5.3 mi
6m
Warren Burton Road
1.9 mi
2m
Parkman Road Northwest
1.8 mi
2m
Ontario Street
0.8 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 Brookfield Center, 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
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward SR 5 East, SR 82 East: Sharon PA
19
Merge onto SR 5; SR 82
19 mi·22 min·Warren Outer Belt
Use the straight lane.
20
Take the exit
424 ft·11 sec
21
Turn slight left onto SR 7
0.4 mi·37 sec·SR 7
22
At end of road, turn right onto Warren-Sharon Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Warren-Sharon Road
23
Turn left onto Valley View Drive
0.2 mi·45 sec·Valley View Drive
24
Turn left onto Lee Road Northeast
0.2 mi·42 sec·Lee Road Northeast
25
Turn right onto Crestwood Drive Northeast
0.2 mi·46 sec·Crestwood Drive Northeast
26
Arrive at destination
Crestwood Drive Northeast
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 36.5 miles from Cleveland, OH, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.4 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 16 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.5 miles or 51m 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 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brookfield Center, 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 73.1 miles and 1h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Cleveland, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Route 422 for about 26.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.5 mi from Cleveland, OH
· 51m into the drive
The midpoint is around 36.5 miles from Cleveland, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Brookfield Center, OH
The final approach into Brookfield Center, 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
$11.34 one way
$22.69 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg26 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$12.59
$25.18
premium
$4.91
$14.13
$28.26
diesel
$5.61
$16.14
$32.28
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
21.9
0
$7.68
$3.51
Efficient EV
18.3
0
$6.40
$2.92
EV Truck/SUV
29.2
0
$10.23
$4.68
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
9:01 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
Brookfield Center, OH
Morning
in Brookfield Center on Saturday
Local time
9:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
68°F
Windham, OH
37 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
10 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 40m 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 Brookfield Center, OH covers 73.1 miles and takes about 1h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Route 422, Warren Outer Belt, Outerbelt South 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 36.5 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 $11.34 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 73.1 miles you will encounter 19 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 Brookfield Center, OH, road signs point toward Toledo and Warren.
