Origin
Orange, OH
Late night in Orange on Monday
Local time
1:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Orange, OH to Cleveland, OH
Drive Time
26m
Distance
17.6 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Orange, OH
Jill Burrow
Cleveland, OH
Jay Brand
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick connection between Orange and Cleveland, this 17.6-mile trip is a straightforward transit through the Ohio Midwest. Expect to spend about 26 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting approximately $3 for fuel makes this a very economical excursion. Since both locations are located within the same state, you will remain in the familiar Midwest region throughout the entire journey. It is a practical, no-fuss drive that prioritizes efficiency over exploration, ideal for when you simply need to get from point A to point B without any complications.
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
8.8 miles from Orange, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 12m into the drive .
Drive Character
This 26-minute commute is heavily highway-focused, with 81% of your travel occurring on major thoroughfares. You will navigate a sequence of primary roads, including I-480N, the Willow Freeway, and the Outerbelt South Freeway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 6.4-mile segment on I-480N. Because the route is designed for speed and directness, expect a predictable interstate experience rather than a winding scenic byway. Being behind the wheel here is all about maintaining a steady pace through the regional freeway network as you transition from Orange into the heart of Cleveland.
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.
I 480N is the longest continuous segment at about 6.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 480N and Willow Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 17.6 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 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.6 miles (US 422; I 480N): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.9 miles (I 480N): 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
0.7 mi into trip
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~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 271 South, US 422 East: Columbus, Warren
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 271 South, US 422 East: Columbus, Warr...
9
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
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US 422; I 480N
Keep slight right at fork onto US 422; I 480N toward US 422 East, I 480 West: Warren, Toledo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 27A-B
Toward US 422 East, I 480 West: Warren, Toledo
8
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
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I 480N
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480N toward I 480 West: Toledo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Exit 27B
Toward I 480 West: Toledo
8
9.5 mi into trip
|
~13m 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
16.1 mi into trip
|
~22m 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
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Orange, OH to Cleveland, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Toledo along the way.
Toledo
1.6 mi in
|
~3m
|
via US 422; I 480N
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 480N | 6.4 mi | 7m |
| Willow Freeway | 5.9 mi | 7m |
| Outerbelt South Freeway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Harvard Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Outerbelt East Freeway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| East 14th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Euclid Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| US 422 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 480N
— 6.4 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orange, OH and Cleveland, OH.
1
Start on CR 28
129 ft
·
7 sec
·
Brainard Road
2
Turn right onto Harvard Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Harvard Road
Use the straight lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 271 South, US 422 East: Columbus, Warren
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto I 271; US 422
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
Outerbelt East Freeway
Use the none lane.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto US 422; I 480N
0.3 mi
·
16 sec
·
US 422; I 480N
Exit 27A-B
Toward US 422 East, I 480 West: Warren, Toledo
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480N
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
I 480N
Exit 27B
Toward I 480 West: Toledo
Use the none 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 none lane.
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
Use the none lane.
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 none / right lanes.
19
At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 20
513 ft
·
20 sec
·
Rockwell Avenue
Use the none / straight / right lanes.
20
Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue
186 ft
·
6 sec
·
Frankfort Avenue
21
Arrive at destination
Frankfort Avenue
Trip Plan
Because this is such a short, 17.6-mile sprint, you have maximum flexibility in your departure time. You won't need to worry about planning for rest stops, as the entire duration is only 26 minutes, allowing you to complete the trip without any scheduled breaks. Keep in mind that your route relies entirely on highway infrastructure, so checking local traffic reports for the Willow Freeway before you head out is a smart move. With a fuel budget of just $3, you can easily top off your tank before leaving Orange and arrive in Cleveland with plenty of range to spare. Use the lack of required stops to your advantage by focusing on a direct, non-stop transit to reach your destination quickly.
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 8.8 miles from Orange, OH, or about 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 6.4 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 17.6 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 8.8 miles or 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 20m
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 Orange, 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 Orange, OH
This is one driving day of about 17.6 miles and 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Orange, 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 I 480N for about 6.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 8.8 mi from Orange, OH · 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
9 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 17.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 8.8 miles from Orange, 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
$2.63 one way
$5.26 round trip
$3.80/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $2.94 | $5.88 |
| premium | $4.79 | $3.32 | $6.64 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $3.91 | $7.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.13 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Late night in Cleveland on Monday
Local time
1:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
26m 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 Orange, OH to Cleveland, OH covers 17.6 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 480N, Willow Freeway, 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 8.8 miles from Orange, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.63 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 18 significant decision points across 17.6 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 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.6 miles (US 422; I 480N): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.9 miles (I 480N): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Orange, OH to Cleveland, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Toledo along the way.
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