Origin
Cleveland, OH
Late night in Cleveland on Friday
Local time
1:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cleveland, OH to Valley View, OH
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
21m
Distance
10.9 mi
18 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cleveland, OH
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Valley View, OH
Loraine Ilia
Trip Overview
The drive from Cleveland, OH to Valley View, OH covers 10.9 miles and takes about 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Willow Freeway, Canal Road, Stone Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.6 miles on Willow Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.69 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 10.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Cleveland, OH to Valley View, OH covers 10.9 miles and takes about 21m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Willow Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 4.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West 3rd Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 10.9 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 6; US 20; US 42; SR 3 / West Superior Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 422; SR 8; SR 14; SR 43; SR 87 / Ontario Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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West 3rd Street
Turn left onto West 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 6; US 20; US 42; SR 3 / West Superior Avenue
Turn left onto US 6; US 20; US 42; SR 3 / West Superior Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
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.
6
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
8
6.5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward SR 21, SR 17: Brecksville Road, Granger Road
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 157
Toward SR 21, SR 17: Brecksville Road, Granger...
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Willow Freeway | 4.6 mi | 5m |
| Canal Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Stone Road | 0.8 mi | 3m |
| Ontario Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Orange Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Granger Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Brecksville Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| SR 10 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Willow Freeway
— 4.6 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland, OH and Valley View, 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
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Ontario Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
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.
7
Take the ramp onto SR 10
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
SR 10
Toward I 77 South, I 490: Akron
Use the straight lane.
8
Merge onto I 77; SR 10
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Willow Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 157
Toward SR 21, SR 17: Brecksville Road, Granger Road
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn straight onto SR 21
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Brecksville Road
11
Turn straight
528 ft
·
19 sec
Toward SR 17 East
12
Turn straight onto SR 17
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Granger Road
13
Turn right onto Canal Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Canal Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn left onto Stone Road
0.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Stone Road
15
Turn left onto Hathaway Road
67 ft
·
1 sec
·
Hathaway Road
16
Arrive at destination
Hathaway Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.69 one way
$3.38 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $1.88 | $3.75 |
| premium | $4.91 | $2.11 | $4.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.41 | $4.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.14 | $0.52 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Valley View, OH
Late night in Valley View on Friday
Local time
1:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
15 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
21m 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 Valley View, OH covers 10.9 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Willow Freeway, Canal Road, Stone Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.4 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 $1.69 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 10.9 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 6; US 20; US 42; SR 3 / West Superior Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 422; SR 8; SR 14; SR 43; SR 87 / Ontario Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Cleveland, OH to Valley View, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
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