Trip from Cleveland, OH to Spring Valley, OH

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Drive Time

4h 35m

Distance

231.8 mi

373 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$36

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 22m ★

6 AM

4h 35m

8 AM

5h 2m

10 AM

4h 45m

12 PM

4h 42m

3 PM

4h 46m

5 PM

5h 1m

8 PM

4h 27m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Cleveland, OH to Spring Valley, OH covers 231.8 miles and takes about 4h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 77, SR 7, State Route 21 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 91.8 miles on I 77. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.97 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

115.9 miles from Cleveland, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 21m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 4h 35m highway drive covering 231.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 77 and SR 7. The longest continuous stretch is about 91.8 miles on I 77.

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.

I 77 is the longest continuous segment at about 91.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 77 and SR 7. 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 20 significant decision points across 231.8 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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 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.

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

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.

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.

76 mi into trip | ~1h 38m in | I 77

Keep slight left at fork onto I 77

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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 Spring Valley, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Pomeroy along the way.

Pomeroy

178.4 mi in | ~3h 29m | via US 50

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 77	91.8 mi	1h 38m
SR 7	36.9 mi	43m
State Route 21	28.7 mi	35m
Willow Freeway	26 mi	31m
Corridor D	10.2 mi	11m
US 62	9.8 mi	15m
US 250	9.6 mi	11m
US 35	2.7 mi	2m

Longest stretch: I 77 — 91.8 mi, about 1h 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland, OH and Spring Valley, 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 left / straight lanes.

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

26 mi · 31 min · Willow Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 21

29 mi · 35 min · State Route 21

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Turn straight onto US 62; SR 21

9.8 mi · 15 min · US 62; SR 21

Continue on US 250

3.0 mi · 3 min · US 250

Take the exit onto US 250

6.6 mi · 7 min · US 250

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 77

92 mi · 1 hr 38 min · I 77

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Toward US 50: Downtown Parkersburg

Turn right onto US 50

10 mi · 11 min · Corridor D

Keep slight left at fork onto US 50

0.6 mi · 1 min · US 50

Toward US 50 West, SR 32 West, SR 7 South: Athens, Pomeroy

Merge onto US 50; SR 7; SR 32

26 mi · 30 min · US 50; SR 7; SR 32

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

9.6 mi · 11 min

Continue on SR 7

10 mi · 12 min · SR 7

Turn right onto SR 735

1.4 mi · 1 min · SR 735

Merge onto US 35

2.7 mi · 2 min · US 35

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Toward SR 160: Vinton, Gallipolis

Turn straight onto SR 160

0.1 mi · 10 sec · SR 160

Turn straight onto SR 160

1.7 mi · 3 min · SR 160

Toward SR 160 South, SR 160 North: Gallipolis, Vinton

Turn right

77 ft · 11 sec

Turn left

304 ft · 24 sec

Turn right

213 ft · 15 sec

Arrive at destination

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 115.9 miles from Cleveland, OH, or about 2h 21m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 91.8 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 80 miles or 1h 42m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 115.9 miles or 2h 21m 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 43m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Spring Valley, 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 231.8 miles and 4h 35m.

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.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 77 for about 91.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 115.9 mi from Cleveland, OH · 2h 21m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mechanicsburg, PA

116 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

Mechanicsburg, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mechanicsburg, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 115.9 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 77 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 91.8 miles.

Arriving in Spring Valley, OH

The final approach into Spring Valley, 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 Spring Valley, 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

$35.97 one way

$71.95 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 81 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.38	$39.93	$79.85
premium	$4.91	$44.80	$89.60
diesel	$5.61	$51.18	$102.36

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$36

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$61–$86

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 81.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	69.5	0	$24.34	$11.13
Efficient EV	58	0	$20.28	$9.27
EV Truck/SUV	92.7	1	$32.45	$14.84

Gas CO2

81 kg

EV CO2

27 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 9 hours ago

Origin

Cleveland, OH

Late night in Cleveland on Wednesday

Local time

4:30 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 8 to 12 mph 65% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 14 at 6:41PM EDT until April 14 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 6:34PM EDT until April 14 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Destination

Spring Valley, OH

Late night in Spring Valley on Wednesday

Local time

4:30 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy

SW 7 to 14 mph 19% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 14 at 6:41PM EDT until April 14 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 6:34PM EDT until April 14 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

60°F

Mechanicsburg, PA

116 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

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

4h 35m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Spring Valley, OH covers 231.8 miles and takes about 4h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 77, SR 7, State Route 21. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 115.9 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 $35.97 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

On the drive from Cleveland, OH to Spring Valley, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Pomeroy along the way.

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