Origin
Leavittsburg, OH
Evening in Leavittsburg on Sunday
Local time
6:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Leavittsburg, OH to Cleveland, OH
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
58.6 mi
94 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Leavittsburg, OH
Christiyana Krüger
Cleveland, OH
Jay Brand
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick and straightforward transit between Leavittsburg and Cleveland, this 58.6-mile journey is an efficient choice. The trip takes approximately 1 hour and 14 minutes, making it a perfect day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will spend the vast majority of your time on major thoroughfares, specifically the Ohio Turnpike, I-480, and the Outerbelt South Freeway. With a fuel budget of roughly $9, this is a very economical trip for a morning departure or an afternoon commute. Since both cities are located within the Midwest, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the entire drive. It is a practical, no-nonsense route that gets you from the smaller community of Leavittsburg to the urban center of Cleveland with minimal hassle.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
29.3 miles from Leavittsburg, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 35m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a focused, highway-heavy experience as you navigate this route, with 91% of your travel occurring on high-speed roads. You will find yourself settling into a steady rhythm behind the wheel, particularly during the longest uninterrupted stretch of 21.7 miles along the Ohio Turnpike. The drive maintains a consistent pace, transitioning smoothly from the open highway onto the I-480 and the Outerbelt South Freeway as you approach the city. Because this is a highway-focused drive, you will spend very little time navigating local intersections or stop-and-go traffic until you reach the immediate vicinity of your destination. It is a utilitarian trek designed for speed and direct access rather than winding, scenic exploration.
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 21.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ohio Turnpike and I 480. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 27.9 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 58.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 27.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.2 miles (I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
9
27.9 mi into trip
|
~33m 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
42.2 mi into trip
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~51m in
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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
50.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m 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
57.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m 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
57.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m 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 Along This Route
On the drive from Leavittsburg, OH to Cleveland, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Streetsboro along the way.
Streetsboro
27.9 mi in
|
~33m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio Turnpike | 21.7 mi | 23m |
| I 480 | 11.2 mi | 13m |
| Outerbelt South Freeway | 8.2 mi | 10m |
| Willow Freeway | 5.9 mi | 7m |
| SR 5 | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Outerbelt East Freeway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| North Leavitt Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Market Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ohio Turnpike
— 21.7 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leavittsburg, OH and Cleveland, OH.
1
Start on Caleb Road
48 ft
·
3 sec
·
Caleb Road
2
Turn left onto North Leavitt Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Leavitt Road
3
Turn right onto West Market Street
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
West Market Street
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
5
Merge onto SR 5; SR 82
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
SR 5; SR 82
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
9
Merge onto I 80
22 mi
·
23 min
·
Ohio Turnpike
Use the none lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 187
Toward I 480, SR 14: Cleveland, Streetsboro
Use the slight right lane.
11
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
this road
Toward I 480 West, SR 14 West: Cleveland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 480; SR 14
11 mi
·
13 min
·
I 480; SR 14
Use the none lane.
13
Continue on I 271; I 480
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Outerbelt East Freeway
Use the none lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
Toward I 480 West: Rockside Road, Cleveland
Use 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, Cleveland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 20B
Toward I 77 North: Cleveland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto I 77
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Willow Freeway
Use the none lane.
19
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 162B
Toward East 22nd Street, East 14th Street
Use the slight right lane.
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward East 14th Street
Use 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
Use the none lane.
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 none / right lanes.
27
At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 20
513 ft
·
20 sec
·
Rockwell Avenue
Use the none / straight / right lanes.
28
Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue
186 ft
·
6 sec
·
Frankfort Avenue
29
Arrive at destination
Frankfort Avenue
Trip Plan
Because this is a short trip of just over an hour, you have significant flexibility with your departure schedule. To avoid the heaviest traffic, try to plan your transit outside of standard peak commuting hours, as the reliance on the Ohio Turnpike and I-480 can lead to congestion. You likely won't need to factor in scheduled stops given the duration, but keeping your fuel tank topped off before leaving Leavittsburg ensures you won't need to worry about the $9 estimated cost mid-journey. Since you are staying on major highways for nearly the entire distance, keep a close eye on overhead signage to ensure you make the necessary transitions between the Turnpike and the Outerbelt South Freeway. This straightforward route is best approached as a direct point-to-point transit, allowing you to maximize your time once you arrive in Cleveland.
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 29.3 miles from Leavittsburg, OH, or about 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.7 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 58.6 miles or 1h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 29.3 miles or 35m 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
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 Leavittsburg, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Leavittsburg, OH
This is one driving day of about 58.6 miles and 1h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Leavittsburg, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Ohio Turnpike for about 21.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.3 mi from Leavittsburg, OH · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 58.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.3 miles from Leavittsburg, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Cleveland, OH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.76 one way
$17.53 round trip
$3.80/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $9.79 | $19.57 |
| premium | $4.79 | $11.05 | $22.10 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $13.02 | $26.04 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.09
Ohio Turnpike
(21.7 mi)
$1.09
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
$9
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.15 | $2.81 |
| Efficient EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.13 | $2.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.4 | 0 | $8.20 | $3.75 |
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
Evening in Cleveland on Sunday
Local time
6:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
60°F
Mechanicsburg, PA
29 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
3 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 14m 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 Leavittsburg, OH to Cleveland, OH covers 58.6 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ohio Turnpike, I 480, Outerbelt South Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.3 miles from Leavittsburg, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.76 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 is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 58.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 27.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.2 miles (I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Leavittsburg, OH to Cleveland, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Streetsboro along the way.
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