If you are planning to head from Hubbard to Cleveland, you are looking at a straightforward 80.9-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 21 minutes. Because of the manageable distance, this trip is perfectly suited for a single-day outing. You will spend roughly $12 in fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for a quick change of scenery within the Midwest. The route relies on a combination of North Main Street, Hubbard Road, and I-80 W to get you to your destination. Since the drive is short, you won't need to worry about overnight logistics or complex planning. It is an efficient way to transit between these two Ohio locations without a significant time commitment.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
39.5 miles from Hubbard, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 46m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 37m. Total distance: 79 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. While you will utilize I-80 W, the overall highway share is 0%, meaning you will spend more time navigating local roads than maintaining a steady pace on major expressways. You will find that the longest stretch of uninterrupted driving occurs on North Main Street, which offers no major breaks in the local flow. The route demands your full attention as you transition between these smaller roads. Prepare for a more hands-on driving experience that requires frequent adjustments behind the wheel compared to a standard highway haul.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ohio Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 31.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ohio Turnpike and I 80. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 48.3 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 79 miles you will encounter 23 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 48.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 62.6 miles (I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 70.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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48.3 mi into trip|~56m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 480, SR 14: Cleveland, Streetsboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 187
Toward I 480, SR 14: Cleveland, Streetsboro
8
62.6 mi into trip|~1h 13m in|I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway toward I 480 West: Rockside Road, Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 480 West: Rockside Road, Cleveland
8
70.9 mi into trip|~1h 23m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 77 North: Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 20B
Toward I 77 North: Cleveland
8
77.5 mi into trip|~1h 32m in
Take the exit toward East 22nd Street, East 14th 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 162B
Toward East 22nd Street, East 14th Street
8
77.6 mi into trip|~1h 33m in
Keep slight left at fork toward East 14th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward East 14th Street
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 Hubbard, OH to Cleveland, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Streetsboro along the way.
Streetsboro
48.3 mi in|~56m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Ohio Turnpike
31.1 mi
33m
I 80
15.3 mi
18m
I 480
11.2 mi
13m
Outerbelt South Freeway
8.2 mi
10m
Willow Freeway
5.9 mi
7m
Outerbelt East Freeway
2.4 mi
3m
North Main Street
1.2 mi
2m
East 14th Street
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Ohio Turnpike
— 31.1 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hubbard, OH and Cleveland, OH.
1
Start on US 62; SR 7; SR 304
97 ft·10 sec·West Liberty Street
2
Turn left onto US 62; SR 7
1.2 mi·2 min·North Main Street
3
Continue on US 62; SR 7
0.2 mi·19 sec·Hubbard Road
4
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I-80 W: Cleveland
5
Merge onto I 80
9.9 mi·11 min·I 80
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80
4.5 mi·5 min·I 80
7
Take the exit onto I 80
0.5 mi·1 min·I 80
Toward I 80 West, I 76 EastUse the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80
0.4 mi·1 min·I 80
Toward I 80 West: Cleveland
9
Merge onto I 80
31 mi·33 min·Ohio Turnpike
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 187Toward I 480, SR 14: Cleveland, StreetsboroUse the slight right lane.
11
Continue on this road
0.1 mi·9 sec·this road
Toward I 480 West, SR 14 West: ClevelandUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 480; SR 14
11 mi·13 min·I 480; SR 14
13
Continue on I 271; I 480
2.4 mi·3 min·Outerbelt East Freeway
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480
7.1 mi·8 min·Outerbelt South Freeway
Toward I 480 West: Rockside Road, ClevelandUse the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480
1.1 mi·1 min·Outerbelt South Freeway
16
Take the exit
470 ft·11 sec
Toward I 77 South, I 77 North: Akron, ClevelandUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 20BToward I 77 North: ClevelandUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto I 77
5.9 mi·7 min·Willow Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.1 mi·17 sec
Exit 162BToward East 22nd Street, East 14th StreetUse the slight right lane.
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·16 sec
Toward East 14th StreetUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
21
Turn straight onto East 14th Street
0.1 mi·9 sec·East 14th Street
22
Keep slight left at fork onto East 14th Street
0.3 mi·28 sec·East 14th Street
23
Turn left onto Prospect Avenue East
0.3 mi·41 sec·Prospect Avenue East
Use the straight / left lanes.
24
Turn right onto East 9th Street
523 ft·19 sec·East 9th Street
25
Turn left onto US 20
0.3 mi·1 min·Euclid Avenue
26
At end of road, turn right onto US 6; US 20
518 ft·27 sec·East Roadway
Use the right lane.
27
At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 20
513 ft·20 sec·Rockwell Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
28
Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue
186 ft·6 sec·Frankfort Avenue
29
Arrive at destination
Frankfort Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a quick 1-hour and 21-minute trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You won't need to plan for any scheduled stops, though keeping your tank topped off for the $12 fuel estimate is a smart move before you head out. Because the route is turn-heavy, keep a close eye on your navigation system to ensure you don't miss a transition point on the local roads. If you want a stress-free experience, try leaving outside of peak traffic hours to keep your transit time as close to the estimate as possible. Remember that because this is a short, direct route, you can easily turn around and head home the same day if your schedule requires.
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 39.5 miles from Hubbard, OH, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.1 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 17 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.5 miles or 46m 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 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cleveland, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hubbard, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hubbard, OH
This is one driving day of about 79 miles and 1h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Hubbard, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Ohio Turnpike for about 31.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 39.5 mi from Hubbard, OH
· 46m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.26 one way
$24.52 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg28 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$13.61
$27.21
premium
$4.91
$15.27
$30.54
diesel
$5.61
$17.44
$34.88
Estimated Tolls: $1.55
Ohio Turnpike
(31.1 mi)$1.55
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
23.7
0
$8.30
$3.79
Efficient EV
19.8
0
$6.91
$3.16
EV Truck/SUV
31.6
0
$11.06
$5.06
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026
Origin
Hubbard, OH
Evening
in Hubbard on Friday
Local time
7:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Cleveland, OH
Evening
in Cleveland on Friday
Local time
7:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 6 to 13 mph47% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 11:55PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
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
5 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
1h 37m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hubbard, OH to Cleveland, OH covers 79 miles and takes about 1h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ohio Turnpike, I 80, I 480. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39.5 miles from Hubbard, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.26 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 79 miles you will encounter 23 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 48.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 62.6 miles (I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 70.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Hubbard, OH to Cleveland, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Streetsboro along the way.
