Origin
Cleveland, OH
Afternoon in Cleveland on Saturday
Local time
2:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cleveland, OH to South Amherst, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
35.8 mi
58 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 46m
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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South Amherst, OH
Connor Scott McManus
Trip Overview
The drive from Cleveland, OH to South Amherst, OH covers 35.8 miles and takes about 47m 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 mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.56 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 3rd Street | — | — |
| West Superior Avenue | — | — |
| West Roadway | — | — |
| Ontario Street | — | — |
| I 90 West | — | — |
| Innerbelt | — | — |
| I 90 East | — | — |
| Ohio Turnpike Connector | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West 3rd Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland, OH and South Amherst, 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
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Ontario Street
6
Turn slight right onto I 90 West, SR 10 West
358 ft
·
14 sec
·
I 90 West, SR 10 West
7
Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90 West
8
Merge slight left onto Innerbelt
0.6 mi
·
45 sec
·
Innerbelt
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East, I 71 South, SR 176 South
26 mi
·
31 min
·
I 90 East, I 71 South, SR 176 South
10
Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike Connector
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Ohio Turnpike Connector
11
Take the exit slight right toward SR 58: Amherst, Oberlin
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
SR 58: Amherst, Oberlin
12
At the end of the road, turn left onto Leavitt Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Leavitt Road
13
Turn right onto Telegraph Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Telegraph Road
14
Continue on East Main Street
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
15
Turn left onto Leonard Street
236 ft
·
10 sec
·
Leonard Street
16
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.9 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.56 one way
$11.11 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $6.17 | $12.33 |
| premium | $4.91 | $6.92 | $13.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.90 | $15.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.76 | $1.72 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.13 | $1.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.01 | $2.29 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
South Amherst, OH
Afternoon in South Amherst on Saturday
Local time
2:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
10 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
47m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
35.8 mi in 47m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: West 3rd Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Cleveland, OH to South Amherst, OH is easy. At 47m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cleveland, OH to South Amherst, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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 47m. Total distance: 35.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cleveland, OH to South Amherst, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at South Amherst, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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