Origin
Cleveland, OH
Night in Cleveland on Sunday
Local time
9:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cleveland, OH to Union City, OH
Drive Time
4h 46m
Distance
243.3 mi
392 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 33m
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6 AM
4h 47m
8 AM
5h 14m
10 AM
4h 56m
12 PM
4h 54m
3 PM
4h 58m
5 PM
5h 12m
8 PM
4h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cleveland, OH
Jay Brand
Union City, OH
Matt Fitz Gibaud
Trip Overview
The drive from Cleveland, OH to Union City, OH covers 243.3 miles and takes about 4h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 71, US 30, Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 70.7 miles on I 71. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.39 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
121.7 miles from Cleveland, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 17m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 4h 46m highway drive covering 243.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 71 and US 30. The longest continuous stretch is about 70.7 miles on I 71.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 30 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 70.7 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,186 ft
654 ft
Total Climb
967 ft
Total Descent
513 ft
Highest Point
1,186 ft
~91.2 mi in
Elevation Range
532 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and US 30. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in near I 71.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 243.3 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 1.9 miles (I 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 72.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 72.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 25 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
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
8
72.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
Take the exit toward US 30: Wooster, Mansfield
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 176
Toward US 30: Wooster, Mansfield
7
72.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 30 West: Mansfield
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 30 West: Mansfield
7
160.2 mi into trip
|
~3h in
|
SR 696 / East Lincoln Highway
At end of road, turn left onto SR 696 / East Lincoln Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
160.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 1m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Along This Route
Between Cleveland, OH and Union City, OH, road signs point toward Mansfield, Toledo and Saint Marys.
Mansfield
72.6 mi in
|
~1h 22m
Toledo
159.6 mi in
|
~2h 58m
|
via US 30 West to East Lincoln Highway
Saint Marys
185.3 mi in
|
~3h 28m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 71 | 70.7 mi | 1h 17m |
| US 30 | 48.7 mi | 54m |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway | 37.8 mi | 40m |
| I 75 | 24.1 mi | 25m |
| South Main Street | 22.6 mi | 29m |
| US 33 | 12.6 mi | 13m |
| Canal Street | 10.8 mi | 18m |
| SR 29 | 8.9 mi | 10m |
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 70.7 mi, about 1h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland, OH and Union City, 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 right at fork onto I 71
62 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
·
I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 176
Toward US 30: Wooster, Mansfield
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
Toward US 30 West: Mansfield
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto US 30
7.6 mi
·
9 min
·
US 30
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto US 30
38 mi
·
40 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway
16
Keep slight right at fork onto US 30
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
US 30
17
Keep slight left at fork onto US 30
35 mi
·
37 min
·
US 30
18
Take the exit onto US 30 West to East Lincoln Highway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 30 West to East Lincoln Highway
Toward SR 696: Dayton, Toledo
19
At end of road, turn left onto SR 696
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
East Lincoln Highway
Use the straight lane.
20
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Use the left lane.
21
Merge onto I 75
24 mi
·
25 min
·
I 75
22
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 110
Toward US 33: Bellefontaine, Saint Marys
23
Keep slight left at fork
125 ft
·
5 sec
Exit 110
Toward US 33 East: Bellefontaine
24
Turn right onto US 33
13 mi
·
13 min
·
US 33
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Continue on SR 29
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
SR 29
26
Turn left onto US 127; SR 29; SR 703
23 mi
·
29 min
·
South Main Street
27
Turn right onto SR 47
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
State Route 47
28
Continue on SR 47
11 mi
·
18 min
·
Canal Street
29
Continue on SR 47
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
East Elm Street
30
Arrive at destination
SR 47
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 121.7 miles from Cleveland, OH, or about 2h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.7 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 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 121.7 miles or 2h 17m 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 Union City, 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.
+
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 243.3 miles and 4h 46m.
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 71 for about 70.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 121.7 mi from Cleveland, OH · 2h 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
122 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 121.7 miles from Cleveland, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70.7 miles.
Arriving in Union City, OH
The final approach into Union City, 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 Union City, 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
$36.39 one way
$72.78 round trip
$3.80/gal
25.4 MPG avg
85 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $40.63 | $81.27 |
| premium | $4.79 | $45.88 | $91.76 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $54.05 | $108.11 |
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: 85.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 73 | 0 | $25.55 | $11.68 |
| Efficient EV | 60.8 | 0 | $21.29 | $9.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 97.3 | 1 | $34.06 | $15.57 |
Gas CO2
85 kg
EV CO2
28 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.
Destination
Union City, OH
Night in Union City on Sunday
Local time
9:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Partly Sunny
S 9 to 22 mph
5% chance
Live forecast
Along the Route
54°F
Mansfield, OH
122 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
7 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 46m 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 Union City, OH covers 243.3 miles and takes about 4h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 71, US 30, Martin Luther King Jr. 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 121.7 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 $36.39 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 243.3 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 1.9 miles (I 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 72.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 72.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Cleveland, OH and Union City, OH, road signs point toward Mansfield, Toledo and Saint Marys.
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