Origin
Cleveland, OH
Evening in Cleveland on Sunday
Local time
8:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cleveland, OH to Brookville, OH
Drive Time
4h 12m
Distance
214.9 mi
346 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 59m
★
6 AM
4h 12m
8 AM
4h 39m
10 AM
4h 22m
12 PM
4h 19m
3 PM
4h 23m
5 PM
4h 37m
8 PM
4h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cleveland, OH
Jay Brand
Brookville, OH
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Spanning 214.9 miles across Ohio, this drive between Cleveland and Brookville typically takes about 4 hours and 12 minutes to complete. Because the journey is straightforward, you can easily tackle it in a single day, making it an efficient way to traverse the Midwest. You should budget roughly $32 for fuel to cover the distance. Since the route is entirely within the state of Ohio, you will experience a consistent regional feel from start to finish. It is a practical, no-nonsense trip that serves as a reliable connector between the two cities without the need for an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
107.5 miles from Cleveland, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 71% of your travel time spent on major routes like I-71, the Lancaster Bypass, and Old Logan Road. You will settle into a rhythm quickly, as the longest uninterrupted stretch covers 139.7 miles on I-71. While the interstate provides a fast, steady pace for the majority of the drive, transitioning onto local roads like the Lancaster Bypass adds variety to the experience. Expect a functional, efficient drive that prioritizes speed over technical maneuvering. By the time you reach the final segments, the transition from heavy interstate traffic to more localized roads keeps the drive feeling balanced.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 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 139.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and Old Logan Road. 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 Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 214.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
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~1m in
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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
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~4m in
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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
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~5m in
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I 71
Keep slight right at fork onto I 71
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
7
141.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 37m in
Take the exit toward I 70 East: Wheeling
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 107
Toward I 70 East: Wheeling
7
145.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 43m in
Take the exit toward US 33 East: Lancaster
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 105A
Toward US 33 East: Lancaster
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 71 | 139.7 mi | 2h 33m |
| Old Logan Road | 26.7 mi | 30m |
| Lancaster Bypass | 13.8 mi | 14m |
| Southeast Expressway | 8.8 mi | 11m |
| Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest | 7.6 mi | 9m |
| Logan-Lancaster Road | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| East Freeway | 3 mi | 4m |
| South Plains Road | 2.8 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 139.7 mi, about 2h 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland, OH and Brookville, 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
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West Superior Avenue
4
Turn right onto US 6; US 20
503 ft
·
23 sec
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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
Use the none lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 71
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 71
Exit 170B
Toward I 71 South: Columbus
Use the slight left lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 71
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
I 71
Use the none lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 71
131 mi
·
2 hr 22 min
·
I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 107
Toward I 70 East: Wheeling
Use the slight left lane.
13
Merge onto I 70
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
East Freeway
Use the none lane.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 105A
Toward US 33 East: Lancaster
Use the slight right lane.
15
Continue on US 33
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
College Avenue
Use the straight lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto US 33
8.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Southeast Expressway
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on US 33
7.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on US 33
14 mi
·
14 min
·
Lancaster Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on US 33
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Logan-Lancaster Road
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
20
Continue on US 33
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Logan-Lancaster Road Southeast
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Continue on US 33
27 mi
·
30 min
·
Old Logan Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
23
Enter roundabout onto SR 682
135 ft
·
3 sec
·
North North Plains Road
24
Continue on SR 682
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
North North Plains Road
25
Continue on SR 682
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
South North Plains Road
26
Continue on SR 682
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
South Plains Road
27
Turn right onto Luhrig Road
2.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Luhrig Road
28
Arrive at destination
Luhrig Road
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 4-hour and 12-minute commute, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refresh. Aim to depart early in the morning to avoid peak traffic congestion, especially when navigating the transition onto the Lancaster Bypass. Since you have a $32 fuel budget, check your levels before leaving Cleveland to ensure you don't need to hunt for pumps during the long 139.7-mile stretch on I-71. Because this is a manageable single-day trip, you have plenty of flexibility to adjust your pace based on how you feel. Keep an eye on your odometer to time your break effectively after the longest highway segment.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 107.5 miles from Cleveland, OH, or about 2h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 139.7 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 80 miles or 1h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 107.5 miles or 2h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brookville, 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.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 214.9 miles and 4h 12m.
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.
The longest stretch is on I 71 for about 139.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 107.5 mi from Cleveland, OH · 2h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
107 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 107.5 miles from Cleveland, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 139.7 miles.
Arriving in Brookville, OH
The final approach into Brookville, 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 Brookville, OH.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.14 one way
$64.28 round trip
$3.80/gal
25.4 MPG avg
75 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $35.89 | $71.78 |
| premium | $4.79 | $40.53 | $81.05 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $47.74 | $95.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 64.5 | 0 | $22.56 | $10.32 |
| Efficient EV | 53.7 | 0 | $18.80 | $8.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 86 | 1 | $30.09 | $13.75 |
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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.
Destination
Brookville, OH
Evening in Brookville on Sunday
Local time
8:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
13 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
4h 12m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Brookville, OH covers 214.9 miles and takes about 4h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 71, Old Logan Road, Lancaster Bypass. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 107.5 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 $32.14 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 214.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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.
The route from Cleveland, OH to Brookville, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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