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Trip from Cleveland, OH to Churchill, OH

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

1h 30m

Distance

73 mi

117 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 23m ★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 44m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 34m
3 PM
1h 36m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m

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

city in and county seat of Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States

Cleveland, OH

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Downtown Churchill, OH, OH

Churchill, OH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Cleveland, OH to Churchill, OH covers 73 miles and takes about 1h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Ohio Turnpike, Outerbelt East Freeway, I 80 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.8 miles on Ohio Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.33 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

36.5 miles from Cleveland, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 1h 30m highway drive covering 73 miles, with most of the trip on Ohio Turnpike and Outerbelt East Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 30.8 miles on Ohio Turnpike.

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.
Ohio Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 30.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ohio Turnpike and Outerbelt East 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.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 73 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 7.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 22 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
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
9
17.6 mi into trip | ~25m in | I 271; I 480 / Outerbelt East Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 271; I 480 / Outerbelt East Freeway toward I 480 East, SR 14: Streetsboro, Youngstown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 23A-B Toward I 480 East, SR 14: Streetsboro, Youngsto...
7
61.6 mi into trip | ~1h 14m in | I 80

Take the exit onto I 80 toward I 80 East

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 218 Toward I 80 East

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 Churchill, OH, road signs point toward Toledo, Youngstown, Ohio Turnpike: Youngstown and Cr 18: Youngstown.

Toledo

7.2 mi in | ~11m

Youngstown

17.6 mi in | ~25m | via I 271; I 480

Ohio Turnpike: Youngstown

30 mi in | ~40m

Cr 18: Youngstown

62.5 mi in | ~1h 16m | via I 80

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Ohio Turnpike 30.8 mi 32m
Outerbelt East Freeway 13.4 mi 15m
I 80 10.4 mi 13m
Outerbelt South Freeway 8.2 mi 10m
Willow Freeway 5.3 mi 6m
Ontario Street 0.8 mi 1m
Orange Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
Belmont Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Ohio Turnpike — 30.8 mi, about 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland, OH and Churchill, 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: Akron Use 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 156 Toward I 480: Youngstown, Toledo Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min
Toward I 480 East: Youngstown Use 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 right at fork onto I 480

2.6 mi · 3 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Merge onto I 271; I 480

1.1 mi · 1 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
14

Keep slight right at fork onto I 271; I 480

0.3 mi · 20 sec · Outerbelt East Freeway
Exit 23A-B Toward I 480 East, SR 14: Streetsboro, Youngstown Use the slight right lane.
15

Continue on I 271; I 480

12 mi · 14 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
Exit 23A Toward I 480 East, SR 14 East: Streetsboro, Youngstown Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Turn slight right

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 42 Toward I 80, Ohio Turnpike: Youngstown, Toledo Use the slight right lane.
17

Continue on this road

0.3 mi · 22 sec · this road
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
18

Merge onto I 80

31 mi · 32 min · Ohio Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Take the exit onto I 80

0.9 mi · 1 min · I 80
Exit 218 Toward I 80 East Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

0.3 mi · 32 sec · I 80
Toward I 80 East, CR 18: Youngstown, Mahoning Avenue
21

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

4.5 mi · 5 min · I 80
Toward I 80 East: Youngstown
22

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

4.8 mi · 5 min · I 80
23

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Exit 229 Toward SR 193
24

Turn right onto East Liberty Street

449 ft · 18 sec · East Liberty Street
Use the right lane.
25

Turn left onto SR 193

0.6 mi · 1 min · Belmont Avenue
Use the left lane.
26

Arrive at destination

SR 193

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 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.8 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 73 miles or 1h 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 36.5 miles or 47m 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 15m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Churchill, 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 73 miles and 1h 30m.

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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Ohio Turnpike for about 30.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 36.5 mi from Cleveland, OH · 47m into the drive

Downtown Mechanicsburg, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mechanicsburg, PA

37 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 73 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mechanicsburg, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.5 miles from Cleveland, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Churchill, OH

The final approach into Churchill, 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 Churchill, 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

$11.33 one way

$22.66 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $12.57 $25.15
premium $4.91 $14.11 $28.22
diesel $5.61 $16.12 $32.23

Estimated Tolls: $1.54

Ohio Turnpike (30.8 mi) $1.54

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Tolls

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.5 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 $7.66 $3.50
Efficient EV 18.3 0 $6.39 $2.92
EV Truck/SUV 29.2 0 $10.22 $4.67

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 data refreshed 1 hour ago

Origin

Cleveland, OH

Night in Cleveland on Tuesday

Local time

10:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Churchill, OH

Night in Churchill on Tuesday

Local time

10:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

60°F

Mechanicsburg, PA

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

4 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 30m 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 Churchill, OH covers 73 miles and takes about 1h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ohio Turnpike, Outerbelt East Freeway, I 80. 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 $11.33 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 is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 73 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 7.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Cleveland, OH and Churchill, OH, road signs point toward Toledo, Youngstown, Ohio Turnpike: Youngstown and Cr 18: Youngstown.

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