Origin
Macedonia, OH
Afternoon in Macedonia on Friday
Local time
3:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Macedonia, OH to Cleveland, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
22.6 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Macedonia, OH
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Cleveland, OH
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Trip Overview
This quick 22.6-mile drive from Macedonia to Cleveland, Ohio, is designed for a single day, taking about 31 minutes to complete. It's a highway-focused journey, with 88% of the route utilizing major freeways like the Outerbelt South Freeway and Willow Freeway, feeding into I-271. With an estimated fuel cost of just $4, this trip is very budget-friendly. Given its short distance and straightforward path through the Midwest region, it's an easy addition to any itinerary or a convenient commute. You won't need an overnight stop for this one; it's a simple point-to-point trip.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 22.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience for this 22.6-mile stretch. With 88% of the drive on freeways, you'll be navigating primarily on the Outerbelt South Freeway and Willow Freeway, which connect to I-271. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 8.2 miles on the Outerbelt South Freeway, offering a consistent driving pace. The road character remains largely consistent, emphasizing efficiency and speed over scenic detours, making it a predictable and direct journey.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Outerbelt South Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 8.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Outerbelt South Freeway and Willow Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.3 miles in near I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 22.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.3 miles (I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
6.3 mi into trip
|
~8m 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
7
14.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward I 77 South, I 77 North: Akron, Cleveland
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.
Toward I 77 South, I 77 North: Akron, Cleveland
8
14.6 mi into trip
|
~18m 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
21.1 mi into trip
|
~27m 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
21.3 mi into trip
|
~27m 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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Outerbelt South Freeway | 8.2 mi | 10m |
| Willow Freeway | 5.9 mi | 7m |
| I 271 | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| East 14th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Euclid Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Prospect Avenue East | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Aurora Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Freeway Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Outerbelt South Freeway
— 8.2 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macedonia, OH and Cleveland, OH.
1
Start on Valley View Road
97 ft
·
4 sec
·
Valley View Road
2
Turn left onto SR 82
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
East Aurora Road
3
Turn right onto Freeway Drive
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Freeway Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 271 North: Erie
5
Merge onto I 271
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
I 271
6
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.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
8
Take the exit
470 ft
·
11 sec
Toward I 77 South, I 77 North: Akron, Cleveland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 20B
Toward I 77 North: Cleveland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 77
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Willow Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 162B
Toward East 22nd Street, East 14th Street
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward East 14th Street
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Turn straight onto East 14th Street
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
East 14th Street
14
Keep slight left at fork onto East 14th Street
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
East 14th Street
15
Turn left onto Prospect Avenue East
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Prospect Avenue East
Use the straight / left lanes.
16
Turn right onto East 9th Street
523 ft
·
19 sec
·
East 9th Street
17
Turn left onto US 20
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Euclid Avenue
18
At end of road, turn right onto US 6; US 20
518 ft
·
27 sec
·
East Roadway
Use the right lane.
19
At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 20
513 ft
·
20 sec
·
Rockwell Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue
186 ft
·
6 sec
·
Frankfort Avenue
21
Arrive at destination
Frankfort Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.51 one way
$7.01 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $3.89 | $7.79 |
| premium | $4.91 | $4.37 | $8.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.99 | $9.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.98 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.45 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Afternoon in Cleveland on Friday
Local time
3:58 PM
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
31m 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 Macedonia, OH to Cleveland, OH covers 22.6 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Outerbelt South Freeway, Willow Freeway, I 271. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.3 miles from Macedonia, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.51 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 short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 22.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.3 miles (I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Macedonia, OH to Cleveland, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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