Origin
Danville, OH
Evening in Danville on Thursday
Local time
5:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Danville, OH to Cleveland, OH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 59m
Distance
96 mi
154 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 51m
★
6 AM
1h 59m
8 AM
2h 17m
10 AM
2h 5m
12 PM
2h 4m
3 PM
2h 6m
5 PM
2h 16m
8 PM
1h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Danville, OH
Robert So
Cleveland, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Danville, OH to Cleveland, OH covers 96 miles and takes about 1h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 71, Wooster Road, Burbank Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 43.7 miles on I 71. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.90 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.
Midpoint
48 miles from Danville, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 59m. Total distance: 96 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Danville, OH to Cleveland, OH covers 96 miles and takes about 1h 59m, 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 36 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 43.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 38.2 miles in near SR 83 / Dix Expressway.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 96 miles you will encounter 24 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 38.2 miles (SR 83 / Dix Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 94.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 94.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 24 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
38.2 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
SR 83 / Dix Expressway
Turn left onto SR 83 / Dix Expressway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
94.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 55m in
Take the exit toward US 422, SR 14: Orange Avenue, Ontario Street
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 171
Toward US 422, SR 14: Orange Avenue, Ontario St...
9
94.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 55m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 422 West, SR 14 West: Ontario Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 422 West, SR 14 West: Ontario Street
7
95.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 58m in
|
US 6; US 20 / South Roadway
At end of road, turn right onto US 6; US 20 / South Roadway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
95.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 58m in
|
US 6; US 20 / Rockwell Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 20 / Rockwell Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 71 | 43.7 mi | 49m |
| Wooster Road | 27.2 mi | 31m |
| Burbank Road | 12 mi | 15m |
| Danville-Jelloway Road | 6.9 mi | 10m |
| Innerbelt | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Quinby Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Ontario Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Avon Lake Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 43.7 mi, about 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danville, OH and Cleveland, OH.
1
Start on East Rambo Street
61 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Rambo Street
2
Turn right onto US 62
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
South Market Street
3
Continue on SR 205; SR 514
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Danville-Jelloway Road
4
Continue on SR 205
6.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Danville-Jelloway Road
5
At end of road, turn right onto SR 3
8.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Wooster Road
6
Turn right onto SR 3; SR 39
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
East Main Street
7
Turn left onto SR 3; SR 60
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
North Union Street
8
Turn right onto SR 3
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
East Washington Street
9
Turn straight onto SR 3
19 mi
·
21 min
·
Wooster Road
10
Turn right onto SR 302
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
West Liberty Street
11
Turn left onto North Grant Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Grant Street
12
Turn right onto West Bowman Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
West Bowman Street
13
Turn left onto Quinby Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Quinby Avenue
14
Turn left onto Burbank Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Burbank Road
15
Continue on CR 6
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Friendsville Road
16
Turn left onto SR 83
513 ft
·
6 sec
·
Dix Expressway
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on SR 83
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Burbank Road
18
Enter roundabout onto SR 83
115 ft
·
1 sec
·
Burbank Road
19
Continue on SR 83
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
·
Burbank Road
20
Enter roundabout
122 ft
·
1 sec
21
Continue
251 ft
·
3 sec
22
Turn straight onto SR 83
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Burbank Road
23
Continue on SR 83
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
N Front Street
24
Continue on SR 83
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Avon Lake Road
25
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 71 North: Cleveland
26
Merge onto I 71
16 mi
·
17 min
·
I 71
27
Keep slight left at fork onto I 71
28 mi
·
31 min
·
I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Merge onto I 90
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Innerbelt
29
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 171
Toward US 422, SR 14: Orange Avenue, Ontario Street
Use the slight right lane.
30
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
Toward US 422 West, SR 14 West: Ontario Street
Use the slight right lane.
31
Turn straight onto US 422; SR 8; SR 10; SR 14; SR 43; SR 87
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Ontario Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
32
At end of road, turn right onto US 6; US 20
232 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Roadway
Use the right lane.
33
Continue on US 6; US 20
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
East Roadway
Use the left / straight lanes.
34
At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 20
513 ft
·
20 sec
·
Rockwell Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
35
Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue
186 ft
·
6 sec
·
Frankfort Avenue
36
Arrive at destination
Frankfort Avenue
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 48 miles from Danville, OH, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 43.7 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 21 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48 miles or 1h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cleveland, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Danville, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Danville, OH
This is one driving day of about 96 miles and 1h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Danville, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 71 for about 43.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 48 mi from Danville, OH · 1h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
48 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 48 miles from Danville, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cleveland, OH
The final approach into Cleveland, OH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.90 one way
$29.80 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $16.54 | $33.07 |
| premium | $4.91 | $18.55 | $37.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.20 | $42.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.8 | 0 | $10.08 | $4.61 |
| Efficient EV | 24 | 0 | $8.40 | $3.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.4 | 0 | $13.44 | $6.14 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (68% 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
Cleveland, OH
Evening in Cleveland on Thursday
Local time
5:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°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
16 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
1h 59m 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 Danville, OH to Cleveland, OH covers 96 miles and takes about 1h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 71, Wooster Road, Burbank Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 48 miles from Danville, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.90 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 96 miles you will encounter 24 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: at 38.2 miles (SR 83 / Dix Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 94.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 94.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Danville, OH to Cleveland, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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