Origin
Cleveland, OH
Late night in Cleveland on Saturday
Local time
2:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cleveland, OH to Manchester, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
45 mi
72 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cleveland, OH
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Manchester, OH
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Trip Overview
Cleveland to Manchester is 45 miles and takes about 1 hour 2 minutes via Willow Freeway and I 77, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Ohio, connecting two points in the Midwest region. It's a straightforward drive, primarily on highways, making it a convenient option if you're looking for a quick transit between these two locations. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion, allowing ample time for your destination activities without feeling rushed.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 45 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive is heavily focused on highway travel, with a 79% highway share. You'll spend most of your time on Willow Freeway and I 77, experiencing a consistent pace. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 26 miles on Willow Freeway, meaning you can settle in for a good segment of highway driving. The road profile is generally highway-focused, so expect smooth, relatively fast travel for the majority of the 45 miles to Manchester.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Willow Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 26 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Willow Freeway and I 77. 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
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 45 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.2 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 35 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~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.
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
7
35 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward I 76 West: Canton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 129
Toward I 76 West: Canton
8
38 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward SR 93: Waterloo Road, Manchester Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 2
Toward SR 93: Waterloo Road, Manchester Road
9
38.2 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Manchester Road, Portage Lakes, State Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Manchester Road, Portage Lakes, State Pa...
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 Manchester, OH, road signs point toward Portage Lakes and State Park.
Portage Lakes
38.2 mi in
|
~49m
State Park
38.2 mi in
|
~49m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Willow Freeway | 26 mi | 31m |
| I 77 | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| Manchester Road | 6.6 mi | 12m |
| Kenmore Expressway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Ontario Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| I 277 | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Orange Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| SR 10 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Willow Freeway
— 26 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland, OH and Manchester, 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 left at fork onto I 77
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
I 77
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 129
Toward I 76 West: Canton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 76
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Kenmore Expressway
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 18
Toward I 277 East, US 224 East: Canton
13
Merge onto I 277; US 224
0.7 mi
·
53 sec
·
I 277; US 224
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 2
Toward SR 93: Waterloo Road, Manchester Road
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
207 ft
·
7 sec
Toward Manchester Road, Portage Lakes, State Park
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on West Waterloo Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Waterloo Road
17
Turn right onto SR 93
6.6 mi
·
12 min
·
Manchester Road
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn right onto West Nimisila Road
72 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Nimisila Road
19
Arrive at destination
West Nimisila Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.5 mi from Cleveland, OH · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.5 miles from Cleveland, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Manchester, OH
The final approach into Manchester, 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
$6.98 one way
$13.97 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $7.75 | $15.50 |
| premium | $4.91 | $8.70 | $17.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.94 | $19.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.94 | $1.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18 | 0 | $6.30 | $2.88 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Manchester, OH
Late night in Manchester on Saturday
Local time
2:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°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
8 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 2m 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 Manchester, OH covers 45 miles and takes about 1h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Willow Freeway, I 77, Manchester Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.5 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 $6.98 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 45 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.2 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 35 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Cleveland, OH and Manchester, OH, road signs point toward Portage Lakes and State Park.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
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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