Origin
Fitchville, OH
Morning in Fitchville on Saturday
Local time
8:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fitchville, OH to Cleveland, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
60.8 mi
98 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fitchville, OH
David Yu
Cleveland, OH
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Trip Overview
This 58.2-mile drive from Fitchville, OH to Cleveland, OH is a straightforward 1 hour and 7 minute trip that's perfect for a single day. With no highway driving, you'll stay on local roads for the entire journey. The estimated fuel cost is around $9, making it an economical option for a quick excursion. This route is ideal for a leisurely day trip, allowing you to explore at your own pace without the need for an overnight stay. It's a simple, direct connection within the Midwest region of Ohio.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 60.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with no highway segments to speak of. You'll primarily navigate via Fayette Road and East Main Street before transitioning onto Route 20. The absence of high-speed highway stretches means you'll be engaging with local traffic and intersections throughout the 58.2 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not specified, but the 'turn-heavy' profile suggests frequent changes in direction and speed. This drive offers a more grounded experience of the Ohio landscape.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Route 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 14 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Route 10 and Route 20. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 48.6 miles in.
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 60.8 miles you will encounter 15 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 48.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 49.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 59.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
48.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Take the exit toward I 71: Cleveland, Columbus
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 11
Toward I 71: Cleveland, Columbus
7
49.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 71 North: Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 71 North: Cleveland
8
59.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m 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
59.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m 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
60.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m 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.
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 Fitchville, OH to Cleveland, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Columbus along the way.
Columbus
48.6 mi in
|
~1h 5m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 10 | 14 mi | 16m |
| Route 20 | 9.8 mi | 12m |
| SR 60 | 9.3 mi | 14m |
| I 71 | 8.5 mi | 10m |
| Fayette Road | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| Oberlin Elyria Road | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Kipton East Road | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Oberlin-Norwalk Road | 2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
State Route 10
— 14 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fitchville, OH and Cleveland, OH.
1
Start on US 250; SR 13; SR 162
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Wooster Street
2
Turn right onto Fayette Road
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Fayette Road
3
Turn left onto SR 60
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
SR 60
4
Continue on SR 18; SR 60
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
SR 18; SR 60
5
Turn slight right onto SR 60
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
SR 60
6
Turn right onto US 20; SR 60
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
East Main Street
7
Continue on US 20
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 20
8
Continue on US 20
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Oberlin-Norwalk Road
9
Turn slight right
423 ft
·
7 sec
10
Turn straight onto US 20
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Kipton East Road
11
Continue on US 20
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Oberlin Elyria Road
12
Continue on US 20
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Route 20
13
Continue on SR 10
14 mi
·
16 min
·
State Route 10
14
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 11
Toward I 71: Cleveland, Columbus
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 71 North: Cleveland
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto Berea Freeway
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
Berea Freeway
17
Merge onto I 71
8.5 mi
·
10 min
·
I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto I 90
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Innerbelt
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 171
Toward US 422, SR 14: Orange Avenue, Ontario Street
Use the slight right lane.
20
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
Toward US 422 West, SR 14 West: Ontario Street
Use the slight right lane.
21
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.
22
At end of road, turn right onto US 6; US 20
232 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Roadway
Use the right lane.
23
Continue on US 6; US 20
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
East Roadway
Use the left / straight lanes.
24
At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 20
513 ft
·
20 sec
·
Rockwell Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue
186 ft
·
6 sec
·
Frankfort Avenue
26
Arrive at destination
Frankfort Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.4 mi from Fitchville, OH · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.4 miles from Fitchville, 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
$9.44 one way
$18.87 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $10.47 | $20.94 |
| premium | $4.91 | $11.75 | $23.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.42 | $26.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.38 | $2.92 |
| Efficient EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.32 | $2.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.3 | 0 | $8.51 | $3.89 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% 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
Morning in Cleveland on Saturday
Local time
8:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°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 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 23m 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 Fitchville, OH to Cleveland, OH covers 60.8 miles and takes about 1h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Route 10, Route 20, SR 60. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.4 miles from Fitchville, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.44 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 60.8 miles you will encounter 15 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 48.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 49.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 59.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Fitchville, OH to Cleveland, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Columbus along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
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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