The drive from Lodi, OH to Cleveland, OH covers 176.3 miles and takes about 3h 52m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on SR 21, North State Rt. 2, Cadiz-Dennison Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 65.2 miles on SR 21.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.36 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
88.1 miles from Lodi, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 59m into the drive
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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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 52m. Total distance: 176.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Lodi, OH to Cleveland, OH covers 176.3 miles and takes about 3h 52m, 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 41 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 21 is the longest continuous segment at about 65.2 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 106.1 miles in near US 250.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 176.3 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 106.1 miles (US 250): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 174.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 174.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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106.1 mi into trip|~2h 19m in|US 250
Take the exit onto US 250 toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon
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 87
Toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon
8
174.8 mi into trip|~3h 48m 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
174.9 mi into trip|~3h 48m 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
7
176.1 mi into trip|~3h 51m in|US 6; US 20 / East Roadway
At end of road, turn right onto US 6; US 20 / East Roadway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
176.1 mi into trip|~3h 51m 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lodi, OH and Cleveland, OH, road signs point toward Bridgeport, New Philadelphia and Massillon.
Bridgeport
43.2 mi in|~53m|via SR 767; SR 7 Alt
New Philadelphia
89.8 mi in|~2h 1m|via US 250; SR 800
Massillon
106.1 mi in|~2h 19m|via US 250
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
SR 21
65.2 mi
1h 23m
North State Rt. 2
22.4 mi
27m
Cadiz-Dennison Road
21.4 mi
30m
Water Street
15.9 mi
17m
SR 7
11.3 mi
12m
Cadiz-Harrisville Road
8.3 mi
12m
Pleasant Grove Road
4.9 mi
7m
State Route 7
4.8 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
SR 21
— 65.2 mi, about 1h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lodi, OH and Cleveland, OH.
1
Start on SR 7
1.6 mi·2 min·State Route 7
2
Continue on SR 7
1.0 mi·1 min·5th Avenue
3
Continue on SR 7
3.2 mi·4 min·State Route 7
4
Turn right
0.2 mi·18 sec
5
Continue on WV 7
0.4 mi·37 sec·New Martinsville Bridge
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·43 sec
7
Merge onto WV 2
0.3 mi·23 sec·3rd Street
8
Continue on WV 2
1.3 mi·1 min·North State Route 2
9
Continue on WV 2
22 mi·27 min·North State Rt. 2
10
Turn left onto WV 2 Spur
0.4 mi·30 sec·12th Street
11
Continue on SR 872
0.3 mi·27 sec·SR 872
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·35 sec
13
Continue on SR 7
11 mi·12 min·SR 7
14
Take the exit onto SR 767; SR 7 Alt
0.1 mi·22 sec·SR 767; SR 7 Alt
Toward I 70, US 40, US 250: Wheeling, Bridgeport
15
Turn right onto SR 767
0.3 mi·30 sec·North Lincoln Avenue
16
Turn left onto US 250
0.7 mi·1 min·Cadiz Pike
17
Continue on US 250
0.4 mi·39 sec·Sunset Heights Road
18
Continue on US 250
2.8 mi·4 min·Sunset Heights Road
19
Continue on US 250
3.8 mi·5 min·Colerain Road
20
Continue on US 250
4.9 mi·7 min·Pleasant Grove Road
21
Continue on US 250
8.3 mi·12 min·Cadiz-Harrisville Road
22
Continue on US 250
2.2 mi·3 min·East Market Street
23
Turn slight left onto Deersville Avenue
0.8 mi·1 min·Deersville Avenue
24
Turn right onto US 250
21 mi·30 min·Cadiz-Dennison Road
25
Continue on US 250; SR 800
1.1 mi·1 min·US 250; SR 800
26
Take the exit onto US 250; SR 800
0.3 mi·41 sec·US 250; SR 800
Toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: Uhrichsville, New Philadelphia
27
Turn right onto US 250; SR 800
16 mi·17 min·Water Street
28
Take the exit onto US 250
0.3 mi·41 sec·US 250
Exit 87Toward US 250: Strasburg, MassillonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Turn left onto US 250
3.2 mi·3 min·South Wooster Avenue
30
Continue on SR 21
65 mi·1 hr 23 min·SR 21
Use the straight / right lanes.
31
Take the exit
0.1 mi·17 sec
Exit 162BToward East 22nd Street, East 14th StreetUse the slight right lane.
32
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·16 sec
Toward East 14th StreetUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
33
Turn straight onto East 14th Street
0.1 mi·9 sec·East 14th Street
34
Keep slight left at fork onto East 14th Street
0.3 mi·28 sec·East 14th Street
35
Turn left onto Prospect Avenue East
0.3 mi·41 sec·Prospect Avenue East
Use the straight / left lanes.
36
Turn right onto East 9th Street
523 ft·19 sec·East 9th Street
37
Turn left onto US 20
0.3 mi·1 min·Euclid Avenue
38
At end of road, turn right onto US 6; US 20
518 ft·27 sec·East Roadway
Use the right lane.
39
At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 20
513 ft·20 sec·Rockwell Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
40
Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue
186 ft·6 sec·Frankfort Avenue
41
Arrive at destination
Frankfort Avenue
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 88.1 miles from Lodi, OH, or about 1h 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 65.2 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 39 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 88.1 miles or 1h 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 9m
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 Lodi, 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 Lodi, OH
This is one driving day of about 176.3 miles and 3h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Lodi, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on SR 21 for about 65.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 88.1 mi from Lodi, OH
· 1h 59m into the drive
The midpoint is around 92.8 miles from Lodi, 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discov...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.36 one way
$54.72 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg62 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$30.37
$60.73
premium
$4.91
$34.07
$68.15
diesel
$5.61
$38.92
$77.85
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
52.9
0
$18.51
$8.46
Efficient EV
44.1
0
$15.43
$7.05
EV Truck/SUV
70.5
0
$24.68
$11.28
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (66% 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 15, 2026
Origin
Lodi, OH
Afternoon
in Lodi on Saturday
Local time
12:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Cleveland, OH
Afternoon
in Cleveland on Saturday
Local time
12:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
70°F
West Chester, OH
88 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
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
3h 52m 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 Lodi, OH to Cleveland, OH covers 176.3 miles and takes about 3h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR 21, North State Rt. 2, Cadiz-Dennison Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 88.1 miles from Lodi, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.36 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 176.3 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 106.1 miles (US 250): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 174.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 174.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Lodi, OH and Cleveland, OH, road signs point toward Bridgeport, New Philadelphia and Massillon.
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.
