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Trip from Cleveland, OH to Lodi, OH

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 52m

Distance

176.5 mi

284 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$27

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 39m ★
6 AM
3h 52m
8 AM
4h 18m
10 AM
4h 1m
12 PM
3h 58m
3 PM
4h 2m
5 PM
4h 16m
8 PM
3h 44m

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

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

Cleveland, OH

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Downtown Lodi, OH, OH

Lodi, OH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Cleveland, OH to Lodi, OH covers 176.5 miles and takes about 3h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 250, State Route 21, Willow Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 42.6 miles on US 250. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.39 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

1 planned break

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

Midpoint

88.2 miles from Cleveland, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 52m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 250 42.6 mi 54m
State Route 21 28.7 mi 35m
Willow Freeway 26 mi 31m
Energy Road 21.6 mi 25m
Ohio Valley Pike 11.1 mi 12m
US 62 9.8 mi 15m
Cadiz-Harrisville Road 8.3 mi 12m
State Route 7 5 mi 7m
Longest stretch: US 250 — 42.6 mi, about 54m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland, OH and Lodi, 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

26 mi · 31 min · Willow Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 21

29 mi · 35 min · State Route 21
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10

Turn straight onto US 62; SR 21

9.8 mi · 15 min · US 62; SR 21
11

Continue on US 250

3.0 mi · 3 min · US 250
12

Take the exit onto US 250

6.6 mi · 7 min · US 250
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight right at fork onto US 250

9.9 mi · 10 min · US 250
14

Take the exit onto US 250; SR 800

0.1 mi · 13 sec · US 250; SR 800
Toward US 36, US 250, SR 800: Dennison-Cadiz, Newcomerstown
15

Keep slight left at fork onto US 250; SR 800

1.7 mi · 2 min · US 250; SR 800
Toward US 250 East, SR 800 South: Cadiz-Dennison
16

Turn left onto US 250

21 mi · 30 min · US 250
17

Turn left onto Deersville Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · Deersville Avenue
18

Continue on US 250; SR 9

2.2 mi · 3 min · West Market Street
19

Continue on US 250

8.3 mi · 12 min · Cadiz-Harrisville Road
20

Continue on US 250

4.9 mi · 7 min · West Main Street
21

Continue on US 250

3.8 mi · 5 min · Colerain Road
22

Continue on US 250

3.2 mi · 4 min · Sunset Heights Road
23

Continue on US 250

0.7 mi · 1 min · Cadiz Pike
24

Turn right onto US 250

0.4 mi · 38 sec · North Lincoln Avenue
25

Take the ramp onto SR 767; SR 7 Alt

0.1 mi · 19 sec · SR 767; SR 7 Alt
26

Merge onto SR 7

11 mi · 12 min · Ohio Valley Pike
27

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 47 sec
28

Turn left onto SR 872

0.5 mi · 31 sec · Ferry Landing Road
29

Continue on WV 2 Spur

0.4 mi · 34 sec · WV 2 Spur
30

Turn right onto WV 2

0.8 mi · 1 min · Lafayette Avenue
31

Continue on WV 2

22 mi · 25 min · Energy Road
32

Continue on WV 2

1.3 mi · 1 min · North State Route 2
33

Continue on WV 2

0.2 mi · 13 sec · 3rd Street
34

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec
35

Continue on WV 7

0.6 mi · 58 sec · WV 7
36

At end of road, turn left onto SR 7

3.4 mi · 4 min · State Route 7
37

Continue on SR 7

1.0 mi · 1 min · 5th Avenue
38

Continue on SR 7

1.6 mi · 2 min · State Route 7
39

Arrive at destination

SR 7

Trip Plan

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 88.2 miles from Cleveland, OH, or about 1h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.6 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 39 miles or 49m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 88.2 miles or 1h 52m 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 11m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lodi, 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 176.5 miles and 3h 52m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 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 US 250 for about 42.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

West Chester, OH

88 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.

Popular next leg

West Chester, OH to Lodi, OH

62.8 mi · 1h 45m

Pacing Suggestions

Canal Fulton, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

West Chester, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 88.2 miles from Cleveland, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Dean Martin's Lanning's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Akron, Ohio

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $100 or ab mile 25.2

Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm

+13306661159

Visit website

Eagle Truck Stop and Family Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

New Philadelphia, Ohio

0.9 mi

Le Petit Triangle Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cleveland, Ohio

1.4 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Patron Saint Cafe + Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cleveland, Ohio

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

Visit website

Koffie Café

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Cleveland, Ohio

1.2 mi

Dean Martin's Lanning's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $100 or ab mile 25.2

Akron, Ohio

Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm

+13306661159

Visit website

Eagle Truck Stop and Family Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 75.6

New Philadelphia, Ohio

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+13303394080

Visit website

Le Petit Triangle Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Cleveland, Ohio

Hours: 10 am–9:30 pm

+12162811881

Visit website

Astoria Cafe & Market

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30

Cleveland, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+12162660834

Visit website

Al's Corner Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 37.8

Barberton, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+13304757978

Visit website

Stancato's Italian Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $20 to $30 mile 12.6

Parma, Ohio

Hours: 4–9 pm

+14408866242

Visit website

Sisters Century House Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 50.4

Canal Fulton, Ohio

Hours: 7:30 am–2 pm

+13308549914

Visit website

Gabe's Family Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

Cleveland, Ohio

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+12167414466

Visit website

Patron Saint Cafe + Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Cleveland, Ohio

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

Visit website

Koffie Café

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Cleveland, Ohio

Hours: 8:30 am–5 pm

+12168612233

Visit website

Fountain of Eternal Life

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route

Cleveland, Ohio

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Kringle's Inventionasium Experience (Cleveland)

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route

Cleveland, Ohio

+18556757464

Visit website

Wendy Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Cleveland, Ohio

Hours: 6 am–11 pm

+12166353200

Visit website

Perplexity Games Escape Room - Cleveland

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Cleveland, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+12162738000

Visit website

Dunham Tavern Museum & Gardens

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Cleveland, Ohio

Hours: Closed

+12164311060

Visit website

Grand Vue

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 138.6

Moundsville, West Virginia

+13048459810

Visit website

Ken Stewart's Grille

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $100 or ab mile 25.2

Akron, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13308672555

Visit website

Buckland Museum of Witchcraft & Magick

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour

Cleveland, Ohio

Hours: Closed

+17187096643

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 21

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 86 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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
6
27.9 mi into trip | ~36m in | SR 21 / State Route 21

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 21 / State Route 21

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
69.4 mi into trip | ~1h 30m in | US 250

Take the exit onto US 250

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
86 mi into trip | ~1h 49m in | US 250; SR 800

Keep slight left at fork onto US 250; SR 800 toward US 250 East, SR 800 South: Cadiz-Dennison

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 250 East, SR 800 South: Cadiz-Denniso...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$27.39 one way

$54.78 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 62 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $30.40 $60.80
premium $4.91 $34.11 $68.22
diesel $5.61 $38.97 $77.94

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$27

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 61.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 52.9 0 $18.53 $8.47
Efficient EV 44.1 0 $15.44 $7.06
EV Truck/SUV 70.6 0 $24.71 $11.30

Gas CO2

62 kg

EV CO2

21 kg (66% 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

Afternoon in Cleveland on Saturday

Local time

2:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lodi, OH

Afternoon in Lodi on Saturday

Local time

2:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

70°F

West Chester, OH

88 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

3h 52m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

National Park

Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discov...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free near mile 18.3
Caution: Vehicle Break-in and Theft Warning
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This is a 3h 52m highway drive covering 176.5 miles, with most of the trip on US 250 and State Route 21. The longest continuous stretch is about 42.6 miles on US 250.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 250 is the longest continuous segment at about 42.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 250 and State Route 21. 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 Effort 10/10

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

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 176.5 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 1.7 miles (SR 10): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.9 miles (SR 21 / State Route 21): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

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 Lodi, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Newcomerstown along the way.

Newcomerstown

85.9 mi in | ~1h 49m | via US 250; SR 800

About the Cities

Starting in Cleveland, OH

Full guide →

Cleveland is a culturally diverse city on the shores of Lake Erie, one of the Great Lakes, in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, USA. Recreational, cultural and educational opportunities are abundant throughout Northeast Ohio. You'll find world-class museums, cultural events, professional sports, and amusement parks.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 52m. Total distance: 176.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Cleveland, OH to Lodi, OH covers 176.5 miles and takes about 3h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 250, State Route 21, Willow 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 88.2 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 $27.39 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 176.5 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 1.7 miles (SR 10): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.9 miles (SR 21 / State Route 21): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

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

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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