Cleveland to Range is 176.6 miles and takes about 3h 23m via I 71, with a fuel budget near $27 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Ohio, moving from the Midwest region to itself. It's a straightforward, highway-focused journey, making it a solid option for a single-day excursion. You'll spend most of your time on I 71, so expect consistent travel speeds for the majority of the drive. Consider this route if you're looking for an efficient way to cover ground without many detours.
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
88.3 miles from Cleveland, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 39m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 23m. Total distance: 176.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive is predominantly a highway-focused experience, with 93% of the journey utilizing major roadways like I 71. You'll encounter a long, uninterrupted stretch of 163.5 miles primarily on I 71, allowing for steady progress. While the bulk of the route is interstate, there are brief transitions onto local roads such as Federal Street and London-Circleville Road. The character is largely about maintaining momentum on the interstate, rather than navigating intricate local byways or scenic byways. Expect a driving rhythm dictated by highway speeds for most of the 3h 23m duration.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 71 is the longest continuous segment at about 163.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and Federal Street. 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 Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 176.6 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 14 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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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.
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1.9 mi into trip|~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|~5m in|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.
6
10.4 mi into trip|~14m in|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
165.4 mi into trip|~3h 4m in
Take the exit toward SR 56: Mount Sterling, London
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 84
Toward SR 56: Mount Sterling, London
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 Range, OH, road signs begin pointing toward London along the way.
London
165.4 mi in|~3h 4m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 71
163.5 mi
3h
Federal Street
8.3 mi
14m
London-Circleville Road
2.7 mi
4m
Innerbelt
0.6 mi
<1m
Ontario Street
0.5 mi
1m
West Roadway
<0.1 mi
<1m
West 3rd Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
West Superior Avenue
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 163.5 mi, about 3h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland, OH and Range, 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 170BToward I 71 South: ColumbusUse 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 right at fork onto I 71
132 mi·2 hr 24 min·I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 71
23 mi·25 min·I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
Exit 84Toward SR 56: Mount Sterling, LondonUse the slight right lane.
14
Turn left onto SR 56
2.7 mi·4 min·London-Circleville Road
15
Turn right onto SR 323
8.3 mi·14 min·Federal Street
16
Arrive at destination
SR 323
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 3h 23m, this trip is easily manageable as a single-day drive, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. You'll only have one planned stop, so consider making it a mid-point break to stretch your legs. With 163.5 miles on I 71 as the longest stretch, you can easily cover significant distance before needing to pull over. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially before embarking on that long interstate segment, as services can be more spread out between exits. The fuel cost is estimated at $27, so factor that into your budget before you leave Cleveland.
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 88.3 miles from Cleveland, OH, or about 1h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 163.5 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 39 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 88.3 miles or 1h 39m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Range, 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 176.6 miles and 3h 23m.
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 I 71 for about 163.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 88.3 mi from Cleveland, OH
· 1h 39m into the drive
The midpoint is around 88.3 miles from Cleveland, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before I 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 163.5 miles.
Arriving in Range, OH
The final approach into Range, 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 Range, OH.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
12 mi from route
~30 min detour
Free
near mile 24.4
Throughout his life, Charles Young overcame countless obstacles in his ascent to prominence. In spite of overt racism and stifling inequality, Young rose through the military ranks to become one of th...
25 mi from route
~62 min detour
Free
near mile 176.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.41 one way
$54.82 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg62 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$30.42
$60.84
premium
$4.91
$34.13
$68.26
diesel
$5.61
$38.99
$77.98
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
53
0
$18.54
$8.48
Efficient EV
44.2
0
$15.45
$7.06
EV Truck/SUV
70.6
0
$24.72
$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
Late night
in Cleveland on Friday
Local time
5:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Range, OH
Late night
in Range on Friday
Local time
5:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
68°F
Mansfield, 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
13 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
3h 23m 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 Range, OH covers 176.6 miles and takes about 3h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 71, Federal Street, London-Circleville 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 88.3 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 $27.41 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 14 significant decision points across 176.6 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.
On the drive from Cleveland, OH to Range, OH, road signs begin pointing toward London along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
methodology page
documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
