Origin
Cleveland, OH
Evening in Cleveland on Sunday
Local time
7:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cleveland, OH to Sugar Creek, OH
Drive Time
4h 3m
Distance
187.1 mi
301 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 51m
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6 AM
4h 4m
8 AM
4h 30m
10 AM
4h 13m
12 PM
4h 10m
3 PM
4h 14m
5 PM
4h 29m
8 PM
3h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cleveland, OH
Jay Brand
Sugar Creek, OH
Henri Mathieu-Saint-Laurent
Trip Overview
The drive from Cleveland, OH to Sugar Creek, OH covers 187.1 miles and takes about 4h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West 3rd Street, West Superior Avenue, West Roadway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.98 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
93.5 miles from Cleveland, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 1m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 3m drive with frequent turns across 187.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West 3rd Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 3m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cleveland, OH to Sugar Creek, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 3rd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Superior Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Roadway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ontario Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Orange Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 77 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Willow Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 21 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West 3rd Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland, OH and Sugar Creek, OH.
1
Start on Frankfort Avenue
157 ft
·
12 sec
·
Frankfort Avenue
2
Turn left onto West 3rd Street
338 ft
·
17 sec
·
West 3rd Street
3
Turn left onto West Superior Avenue
315 ft
·
15 sec
·
West Superior Avenue
4
Turn right onto West Roadway
502 ft
·
23 sec
·
West Roadway
5
Turn right onto Ontario Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Ontario Street
6
Continue on Orange Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Orange Avenue
7
Take the ramp straight toward I 77 South, I 490: Akron
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 77 South, I 490: Akron
8
Merge slight left onto Willow Freeway
26 mi
·
31 min
·
Willow Freeway
9
Keep slight right to continue on State Route 21
29 mi
·
35 min
·
State Route 21
10
Turn straight
9.8 mi
·
15 min
11
Continue straight
3.0 mi
·
3 min
12
Take the exit right
6.6 mi
·
7 min
13
Keep slight left
37 mi
·
39 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Columbus
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 70 West: Columbus
15
Merge slight left
24 mi
·
26 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward SR 60, SR 146: Underwood Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
SR 60, SR 146: Underwood Street
17
Continue on Elm Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Elm Street
18
Turn left onto North 7th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North 7th Street
19
Turn right onto Marietta Street
354 ft
·
12 sec
·
Marietta Street
20
Turn left onto Putnam Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Putnam Avenue
21
Turn slight right onto Maysville Avenue
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Maysville Avenue
22
Continue on Maysville Pike
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Maysville Pike
23
Turn slight left
509 ft
·
19 sec
24
Continue on Roseville Road
14 mi
·
20 min
·
Roseville Road
25
Continue straight
1.9 mi
·
2 min
26
Turn left onto Town Hwy 312
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Town Hwy 312
27
Turn left onto Jefferson Street
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Jefferson Street
28
Continue on North Main Street
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Main Street
29
Turn slight left onto High Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
High Street
30
Continue on Lake Drive
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Drive
31
Continue on South Main Street
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
South Main Street
32
Turn slight right
1.1 mi
·
2 min
33
Turn left onto Main
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Main
34
Turn left onto Alderman Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Alderman Road
35
At the end of the road, turn left
0.9 mi
·
1 min
36
Arrive at your 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 93.5 miles from Cleveland, OH, or about 2h 1m into the drive.
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 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 93.5 miles or 2h 1m 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 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sugar Creek, 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 187.1 miles and 4h 3m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 93.5 mi from Cleveland, OH · 2h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
94 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 93.5 miles from Cleveland, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Sugar Creek, OH
The final approach into Sugar Creek, 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 Sugar Creek, 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
$27.98 one way
$55.97 round trip
$3.80/gal
25.4 MPG avg
66 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $31.25 | $62.49 |
| premium | $4.79 | $35.28 | $70.57 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $41.57 | $83.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 65.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 56.1 | 0 | $19.65 | $8.98 |
| Efficient EV | 46.8 | 0 | $16.37 | $7.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 74.8 | 0 | $26.19 | $11.97 |
Gas CO2
65 kg
EV CO2
22 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.
Destination
Sugar Creek, OH
Evening in Sugar Creek on Sunday
Local time
7:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
60°F
Mechanicsburg, PA
94 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
17 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
4h 3m 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 Sugar Creek, OH covers 187.1 miles and takes about 4h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 3rd Street, West Superior Avenue, West Roadway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 93.5 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 $27.98 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.
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 3m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cleveland, OH to Sugar Creek, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cleveland, OH to Sugar Creek, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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