Trip from Cleveland, OH to Leavittsburg, OH

Drive Time

1h 14m

Distance

58 mi

93 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min

4 AM

1h 9m ★

6 AM

1h 15m

8 AM

1h 27m

10 AM

1h 19m

12 PM

1h 18m

3 PM

1h 19m

5 PM

1h 26m

8 PM

1h 11m

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

Leavittsburg, OH

Christiyana Krüger

Trip Overview

If you are planning a quick excursion across Northeast Ohio, this 58-mile trek from Cleveland to Leavittsburg is an efficient way to travel between the two cities. You can expect to spend about 1 hour and 14 minutes behind the wheel, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a fuel budget of approximately $9, the journey is quite economical for a solo traveler or a small group. Since both locations are firmly situated within the Midwest, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the drive. Because the route is short and straightforward, it serves as an excellent option for those who want to get from point A to point B without unnecessary complexity.

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

29 miles from Cleveland, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 38m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a focused, highway-heavy experience, as 91% of this route is comprised of fast-paced interstate driving. You will navigate a combination of the Ohio Turnpike, the Outerbelt East Freeway, and the Outerbelt South Freeway to reach your destination. The longest uninterrupted segment occurs on the Ohio Turnpike, where you can settle into a 21.5-mile stretch of consistent road. Because of this heavy reliance on major thoroughfares, the drive maintains a steady, high-speed pace rather than a winding or technical local route. While it may lack the variety of secondary roads, the efficiency of these freeways ensures you reach Leavittsburg with minimal navigation stress.

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.

Ohio Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 21.5 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 21 significant decision points across 58 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 21 key points

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

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.

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

7.5 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 none / straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 480 East: Youngstown

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...

52.3 mi into trip | ~1h 4m in

Take the exit toward SR 5

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 209 Toward SR 5

Towns Along This Route

Between Cleveland, OH and Leavittsburg, OH, road signs point toward Toledo, Youngstown and Ohio Turnpike: 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

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Ohio Turnpike	21.5 mi	23m
Outerbelt East Freeway	13.4 mi	15m
Outerbelt South Freeway	8.2 mi	10m
Willow Freeway	5.3 mi	6m
SR 5	3.9 mi	5m
Ontario Street	0.8 mi	1m
North Leavitt Road	0.7 mi	1m
Orange Avenue	0.7 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Ohio Turnpike — 21.5 mi, about 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Frankfort Avenue

156 ft · 12 sec · Frankfort Avenue

Turn left onto West 3rd Street

339 ft · 16 sec · West 3rd Street

Turn left onto US 6; US 20; US 42; SR 3

315 ft · 14 sec · West Superior Avenue

Turn right onto US 6; US 20

503 ft · 23 sec · West Roadway

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.

Continue on US 422; SR 8; SR 10; SR 14; SR 43; SR 87

0.7 mi · 1 min · Orange Avenue

Use the none lane.

Take the ramp onto SR 10

0.2 mi · 27 sec · SR 10

Toward I 77 South, I 490: Akron Use the straight lane.

Merge onto I 77; SR 10

5.3 mi · 6 min · Willow Freeway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Exit 156 Toward I 480: Youngstown, Toledo Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min

Toward I 480 East: Youngstown Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 480

5.6 mi · 6 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 480

2.6 mi · 3 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 271; I 480

1.1 mi · 1 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

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.

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 none lane.

Turn slight right

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 42 Toward I 80, Ohio Turnpike: Youngstown, Toledo Use the slight right lane.

Continue on this road

0.3 mi · 22 sec · this road

Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 80

21 mi · 23 min · Ohio Turnpike

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 55 sec

Exit 209 Toward SR 5 Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 14 sec

Turn straight

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Continue on SR 5

3.9 mi · 5 min · SR 5

Take the exit

497 ft · 12 sec

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 16 sec

Turn straight onto West Market Street

0.3 mi · 36 sec · West Market Street

Turn left onto North Leavitt Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Leavitt Road

Turn right onto Caleb Road

48 ft · 2 sec · Caleb Road

Arrive at destination

Caleb Road

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though avoiding peak traffic hours on the Cleveland-area freeways is always a smart move. Because the entire drive takes only 1 hour and 14 minutes, you do not necessarily need to plan for scheduled stops unless you prefer a break. Keep in mind that since the majority of your time is spent on high-speed highways, you should ensure your vehicle is fueled up before hitting the turnpike to avoid unnecessary detours. Take advantage of the 58-mile distance by enjoying the ease of a direct, non-stop drive. Given the highway-centric nature of the route, stay alert during the transition between the Outerbelt freeways and the turnpike to ensure you stay on the correct path.

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 29 miles from Cleveland, OH, or about 38m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.5 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 58 miles or 1h 14m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 29 miles or 38m 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 1m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Leavittsburg, 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 58 miles and 1h 14m.

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 21.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 29 mi from Cleveland, OH · 38m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Farrell, PA

29 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

Penn Hills, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 58 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mechanicsburg, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 29 miles from Cleveland, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Leavittsburg, OH

The final approach into Leavittsburg, 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 Leavittsburg, 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

$8.67 one way

$17.35 round trip

$3.80/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.24	$9.69	$19.37
premium	$4.79	$10.94	$21.88
diesel	$5.64	$12.89	$25.77

Estimated Tolls: $1.07

Ohio Turnpike (21.5 mi) $1.07

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

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	17.4	$6.09	$2.78
Efficient EV	14.5	$5.07	$2.32
EV Truck/SUV	23.2	$8.12	$3.71

Gas CO2

20 kg

EV CO2

7 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 3 days ago

Origin

Cleveland, OH

Evening in Cleveland on Sunday

Local time

7:17 PM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Leavittsburg, OH

Evening in Leavittsburg on Sunday

Local time

7:17 PM

EDT

Current temp

76°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

3 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 14m 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 Leavittsburg, OH covers 58 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Ohio Turnpike, Outerbelt East Freeway, 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 29 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 $8.67 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.

Between Cleveland, OH and Leavittsburg, OH, road signs point toward Toledo, Youngstown and Ohio Turnpike: Youngstown.

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Trip from Cleveland, OH to Leavittsburg, OH

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Leavittsburg, OH

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Cleveland, OH

Leavittsburg, OH

Same local time

3 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 14m on the road

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