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Trip from Cleveland, OH to Edgewood, OH

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 13m

Distance

61.2 mi

98 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 7m ★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 10m

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 Edgewood, OH, OH

Edgewood, OH

Jovan Vasiljević

Trip Overview

The drive from Cleveland, OH to Edgewood, OH covers 61.2 miles and takes about 1h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 90, Lakeland Freeway, Euclid Spur for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 39.5 miles on I 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.50 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 61.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 13m highway drive covering 61.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 90 and Lakeland Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 39.5 miles on I 90.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 90 is the longest continuous segment at about 39.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and Lakeland Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.2 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13 miles (I 90 / Euclid Spur): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 56.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

8
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the ramp toward I 90 East, SR 2 East

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward I 90 East, SR 2 East
8
13 mi into trip | ~17m in | I 90 / Euclid Spur

Keep slight right at fork onto I 90 / Euclid Spur toward I 90 East, I 271 South: Erie PA

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

Use the straight lane. Toward I 90 East, I 271 South: Erie PA
6
56.3 mi into trip | ~1h 5m in

Take the exit toward SR 11: Youngstown, Ashtabula

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 228 Toward SR 11: Youngstown, Ashtabula
6
56.5 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in

Keep slight left at fork toward SR 11 North: Ashtabula

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward SR 11 North: Ashtabula
6
56.8 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in

Keep slight right at fork toward SR 11 North: Ashtabula

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward SR 11 North: Ashtabula

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Cleveland, OH to Edgewood, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Ashtabula along the way.

Ashtabula

56.3 mi in | ~1h 5m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 90 39.5 mi 43m
Lakeland Freeway 8.8 mi 10m
Euclid Spur 3.8 mi 5m
Cleveland Memorial Shoreway 3.5 mi 4m
State Route 11 3.1 mi 3m
West 3rd Street 0.4 mi 1m
East Prospect Road 0.3 mi <1m
North Ridge Road East 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 90 — 39.5 mi, about 43m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Frankfort Avenue

156 ft · 6 sec · Frankfort Avenue
2

Turn right onto West 3rd Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · West 3rd Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Toward I 90 East, SR 2 East Use the right lane.
4

Merge onto SR 2

3.5 mi · 4 min · Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Continue on I 90; SR 2

8.8 mi · 10 min · Lakeland Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight right at fork onto I 90

3.8 mi · 5 min · Euclid Spur
Toward I 90 East, I 271 South: Erie PA Use the straight lane.
7

Continue on I 271

39 mi · 43 min · I 90
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 25 sec
Exit 228 Toward SR 11: Youngstown, Ashtabula
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward SR 11 North: Ashtabula
10

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward SR 11 North: Ashtabula
11

Merge onto SR 11

3.1 mi · 3 min · State Route 11
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward US 20: Ashtabula
13

Turn left onto US 20

0.2 mi · 20 sec · North Ridge Road East
14

Continue on US 20

0.3 mi · 37 sec · East Prospect Road
15

Turn left onto State Road

0.1 mi · 20 sec · State Road
16

Turn right onto East 36th Street

101 ft · 4 sec · East 36th Street
17

Arrive at destination

East 36th Street

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 30.6 mi from Cleveland, OH · 37m into the drive

city in Lake County, Ohio, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Willoughby, OH

31 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

Wickliffe, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mentor, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 30.6 miles from Cleveland, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Edgewood, OH

The final approach into Edgewood, 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

$9.50 one way

$19.00 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $10.54 $21.08
premium $4.91 $11.83 $23.66
diesel $5.61 $13.51 $27.02

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.4 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 18.4 0 $6.43 $2.94
Efficient EV 15.3 0 $5.35 $2.45
EV Truck/SUV 24.5 0 $8.57 $3.92

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 15, 2026

Origin

Cleveland, OH

Evening in Cleveland on Thursday

Local time

6:59 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Edgewood, OH

Evening in Edgewood on Thursday

Local time

6:59 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

1h 13m 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 Edgewood, OH covers 61.2 miles and takes about 1h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 90, Lakeland Freeway, Euclid Spur. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.6 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 $9.50 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 61.2 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13 miles (I 90 / Euclid Spur): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 56.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Cleveland, OH to Edgewood, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Ashtabula along the way.

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