Origin
Cleveland, OH
Evening in Cleveland on Sunday
Local time
7:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cleveland, OH to Peru, OH
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
62.6 mi
101 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cleveland, OH
Jay Brand
Trip Overview
The drive from Cleveland, OH to Peru, OH covers 62.6 miles and takes about 1h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 20, I 71, Outerbelt South Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.3 miles on US 20. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.36 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
31.3 miles from Cleveland, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 40m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 27m highway drive covering 62.6 miles, with most of the trip on US 20 and I 71. The longest continuous stretch is about 9.3 miles on US 20.
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.
US 20 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.3 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
899 ft
654 ft
Total Climb
389 ft
Total Descent
265 ft
Highest Point
899 ft
~49.6 mi in
Elevation Range
245 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 20 and I 71. 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
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 62.6 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 1.9 miles (I 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles (I 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
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~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.
8
1.9 mi into trip
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~4m in
|
I 71
Keep slight left at fork onto I 71 toward I 71 South: Columbus
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 170B
Toward I 71 South: Columbus
6
3.1 mi into trip
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~5m in
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I 71
Keep slight right at fork onto I 71
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
10.4 mi into trip
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~14m in
|
Berea Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto Berea Freeway toward SR 237 South, I 480 West: Airport, Berea, Toledo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward SR 237 South, I 480 West: Airport, Berea...
7
11 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward I 480 West: Toledo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 238
Toward I 480 West: Toledo
Towns Along This Route
Between Cleveland, OH and Peru, OH, road signs point toward Berea, Toledo and Oberlin.
Berea
10.4 mi in
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~14m
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via Berea Freeway
Toledo
10.4 mi in
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~14m
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via Berea Freeway
Oberlin
19.9 mi in
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~27m
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via SR 10
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 20 | 9.3 mi | 13m |
| I 71 | 8.6 mi | 10m |
| Outerbelt South Freeway | 8.3 mi | 10m |
| Route 20/State Route 301 | 7 mi | 8m |
| State Route 10 | 6 mi | 6m |
| West Main Street | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Oberlin Elyria Road | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| East Main Street | 3.1 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
US 20
— 9.3 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland, OH and Peru, 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
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Ontario Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn slight right
359 ft
·
14 sec
Toward I 90 West, SR 10 West
7
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 West
8
Merge onto Innerbelt
0.6 mi
·
45 sec
·
Innerbelt
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 71
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 71
Exit 170B
Toward I 71 South: Columbus
Use the slight left lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 71
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto Berea Freeway
0.6 mi
·
37 sec
·
Berea Freeway
Toward SR 237 South, I 480 West: Airport, Berea, Toledo
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 238
Toward I 480 West: Toledo
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 480
8.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
14
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 10
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
State Route 10
Toward SR 10 West: Norwalk, Oberlin
15
Continue on US 20; SR 301
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Route 20/State Route 301
16
Continue on US 20
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Oberlin Elyria Road
17
Continue on US 20
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Kipton East Road
18
Turn straight onto US 20
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Oberlin-Norwalk Road
19
Continue on US 20
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 20
20
Continue on US 20
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
21
Turn slight left onto US 20
7.5 mi
·
10 min
·
US 20
22
Enter roundabout onto US 20
126 ft
·
5 sec
·
US 20
23
Continue on US 20
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
US 20
24
Continue on Cleveland Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Cleveland Road
25
Turn left onto SR 61
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
East Main Street
26
Continue on SR 61
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
West Main Street
27
Turn left onto County Highway 92
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
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County Highway 92
28
Arrive at destination
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 31.3 miles from Cleveland, OH, or about 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 9.3 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 62.6 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.3 miles or 40m 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 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Peru, 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 62.6 miles and 1h 27m.
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 US 20 for about 9.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.3 mi from Cleveland, OH · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 62.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.3 miles from Cleveland, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Peru, OH
The final approach into Peru, 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 Peru, 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
$9.36 one way
$18.73 round trip
$3.80/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $10.45 | $20.91 |
| premium | $4.79 | $11.81 | $23.61 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $13.91 | $27.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.57 | $3.00 |
| Efficient EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.48 | $2.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25 | 0 | $8.76 | $4.01 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Peru, OH
Evening in Peru on Sunday
Local time
7:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
71°F
Lakewood, OH
31 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
21 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 27m 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 Peru, OH covers 62.6 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 20, I 71, 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 31.3 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 $9.36 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 16 significant decision points across 62.6 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 1.9 miles (I 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles (I 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Cleveland, OH and Peru, OH, road signs point toward Berea, Toledo and Oberlin.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 654 ft to 899 ft elevation with about 389 ft of total climbing.
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