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Trip from Cleveland, OH to Windsor, OH

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

4h 21m

Distance

223.4 mi

360 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$35

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 8m ★
6 AM
4h 21m
8 AM
4h 48m
10 AM
4h 30m
12 PM
4h 28m
3 PM
4h 32m
5 PM
4h 46m
8 PM
4h 13m

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

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city in and county seat of Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States

Cleveland, OH

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Downtown Windsor, OH, OH

Windsor, OH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Cleveland, OH to Windsor, OH covers 223.4 miles and takes about 4h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 71, North South Street, US 68 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 197 miles on I 71. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.67 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

111.7 miles from Cleveland, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 5m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 21m. Total distance: 223.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 4h 21m highway drive covering 223.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 71 and North South Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 197 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 20 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 197 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and North South 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 Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 223.4 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 18 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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.
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
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.
6
142.7 mi into trip | ~2h 39m 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.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 71 197 mi 3h 35m
North South Street 11.1 mi 18m
US 68 4.9 mi 7m
SR 28 4.1 mi 6m
East Main Street 3.2 mi 5m
Morrow-Woodville Road 0.9 mi 2m
Innerbelt 0.6 mi <1m
Ontario Street 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 71 — 197 mi, about 3h 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland, OH and Windsor, 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

132 mi · 2 hr 24 min · I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight right at fork onto I 71

56 mi · 1 hr 1 min · I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Exit 50 Toward US 68: Wilmington
14

Turn left onto US 68

4.9 mi · 7 min · US 68
Use the straight lane.
15

Turn right onto US 68

11 mi · 18 min · North South Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
16

Turn right onto SR 28

4.1 mi · 6 min · SR 28
17

Turn right onto SR 28

0.1 mi · 15 sec · South Columbus Street
18

Turn left onto SR 28

3.2 mi · 5 min · East Main Street
19

Turn right onto CR 24

0.9 mi · 2 min · Morrow-Woodville Road
20

Arrive at destination

CR 24

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 111.7 miles from Cleveland, OH, or about 2h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 197 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 49 miles or 56m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 111.7 miles or 2h 5m 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 23m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Windsor, 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 223.4 miles and 4h 21m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 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 197 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 111.7 mi from Cleveland, OH · 2h 5m into the drive

village in Morrow County, Ohio, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cardington, OH

112 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

Westfield Center, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 49 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cardington, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 111.7 miles from Cleveland, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Windsor, OH

The final approach into Windsor, 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 Windsor, 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

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 23.1
Caution: Vehicle Break-in and Theft Warning
View on nps.gov
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

National Monument

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...

14 mi from route ~34 min detour Free near mile 192.6
View on nps.gov
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park was established to honor the lives and achievements of poet and author Paul Laurence Dunbar and aviation pioneers Wilbur and Orville Wright. Through p...

24 mi from route ~60 min detour Free near mile 200.3
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$34.67 one way

$69.34 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 78 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $38.48 $76.96
premium $4.91 $43.18 $86.35
diesel $5.61 $49.32 $98.65

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$35

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$60–$85

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 78.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 67 0 $23.46 $10.72
Efficient EV 55.9 0 $19.55 $8.94
EV Truck/SUV 89.4 1 $31.28 $14.30

Gas CO2

78 kg

EV CO2

26 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Cleveland, OH

Evening in Cleveland on Thursday

Local time

7:52 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Windsor, OH

Evening in Windsor on Thursday

Local time

7:52 PM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

4h 21m 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 Windsor, OH covers 223.4 miles and takes about 4h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 71, North South Street, US 68. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 111.7 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 $34.67 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 18 significant decision points across 223.4 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.
The route from Cleveland, OH to Windsor, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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