Trip from Cleveland, OH to Carlisle, OH

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 57m

Distance

144 mi

232 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min

4 AM

2h 46m ★

6 AM

2h 57m

8 AM

3h 20m

10 AM

3h 5m

12 PM

3h 3m

3 PM

3h 6m

5 PM

3h 19m

8 PM

2h 50m

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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Carlisle, OH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Cleveland, OH to Carlisle, OH covers 144 miles and takes about 2h 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 77, State Route 21, Willow Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 55.9 miles on I 77. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.35 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

72 miles from Cleveland, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 33m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 77	55.9 mi	59m
State Route 21	28.7 mi	35m
Willow Freeway	26 mi	31m
US 62	9.8 mi	15m
US 250	9.6 mi	11m
Woodsfield Road	8.8 mi	13m
Road Fork Road	2.3 mi	4m
Ontario Street	0.8 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 77 — 55.9 mi, about 59m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

56 mi · 59 min · I 77

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 54 sec

Exit 25 Toward SR 78: Caldwell, Woodsfield Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto SR 78

0.6 mi · 55 sec · McConnelsville Road

Continue on SR 78

8.8 mi · 13 min · Woodsfield Road

Turn right onto SR 260

2.3 mi · 4 min · Road Fork Road

Arrive at destination

SR 260

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 72 miles from Cleveland, OH, or about 1h 33m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.9 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 32 miles or 41m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 72 miles or 1h 33m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 23m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Carlisle, 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 144 miles and 2h 57m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 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 55.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dover, OH

72 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

Barberton, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Dover, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 72 miles from Cleveland, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Stancato's Italian Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $20 to $30 mile 10.3

Parma, Ohio

Hours: 4–9 pm

+14408866242

Visit website

Gabe's Family Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

Cleveland, Ohio

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+12167414466

Visit website

Gus's Old Brooklyn - Family Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

Cleveland, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+12166615967

Visit website

Sisters Century House Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 41.2

Canal Fulton, Ohio

Hours: 7:30 am–2 pm

+13308549914

Visit website

Dean Martin's Lanning's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $100 or ab mile 20.6

Akron, Ohio

Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm

+13306661159

Visit website

Eagle Truck Stop and Family Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 72

New Philadelphia, Ohio

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+13303394080

Visit website

Fountain of Eternal Life

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route

Cleveland, Ohio

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour

Cleveland, Ohio

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+12167211600

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 131.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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.

131.9 mi into trip | ~2h 38m in

Take the exit toward SR 78: Caldwell, Woodsfield

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 25 Toward SR 78: Caldwell, Woodsfield

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$22.35 one way

$44.70 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 50 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.38	$24.80	$49.61
premium	$4.91	$27.83	$55.66
diesel	$5.61	$31.79	$63.59

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 50.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	43.2	$15.12	$6.91
Efficient EV	36	$12.60	$5.76
EV Truck/SUV	57.6	$20.16	$9.22

Gas CO2

50 kg

EV CO2

17 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Cleveland, OH

Afternoon in Cleveland on Saturday

Local time

3:29 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Carlisle, OH

Afternoon in Carlisle on Saturday

Local time

3:29 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Dover, OH

72 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

12 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

2h 57m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

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...

3 mi from route ~9 min detour Free near mile 19.9

Caution: Vehicle Break-in and Theft Warning

View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

144 mi in 2h 57m, mostly highway — 55.9 mi of that is on I 77.

90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 55.9 mi on I 77.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 77 and State Route 21. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 422; SR 8; SR 14; SR 43; SR 87 / Ontario 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 144 miles you will encounter 12 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: 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.

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 Carlisle, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Woodsfield along the way.

Woodsfield

131.9 mi in | ~2h 38m

About the Cities

Starting in Cleveland, OH

Full guide →

Cleveland is a culturally diverse city on the shores of Lake Erie, one of the Great Lakes, in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, USA. Recreational, cultural and educational opportunities are abundant throughout Northeast Ohio. You'll find world-class museums, cultural events, professional sports, and amusement parks.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 57m. Total distance: 144 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 55.9 miles on I 77. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Carlisle, OH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Yes — Cuyahoga Valley National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Carlisle, OH before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Cleveland, OH to Carlisle, OH

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Stancato's Italian Restaurant

Gabe's Family Restaurant

Gus's Old Brooklyn - Family Restaurant

Sisters Century House Restaurant

Dean Martin's Lanning's Restaurant

Eagle Truck Stop and Family Restaurant

Fountain of Eternal Life

Kringle's Inventionasium Experience (Cleveland)

Wendy Park

Perplexity Games Escape Room - Cleveland

National Museum of Cambridge Glass

Dunham Tavern Museum & Gardens

Buckland Museum of Witchcraft & Magick

Cleveland Botanical Garden

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Cleveland, OH

Carlisle, OH

Same local time

12 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 57m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Cleveland, OH

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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