Trip from Penfield, OH to Cleveland, OH

Drive Time

57m

Distance

39.4 mi

63 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min

4 AM

0h 53m ★

6 AM

0h 57m

8 AM

1h 7m

10 AM

1h 1m

12 PM

1h 0m

3 PM

1h 1m

5 PM

1h 6m

8 PM

0h 54m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Penfield, OH

Anh Nguyen

Cleveland, OH

Jay Brand

Trip Overview

If you are looking to travel from Penfield to Cleveland, you are facing a straightforward 39.4-mile trip that typically takes about 57 minutes to complete. Because the duration is under an hour, this route is perfectly suited for a quick day trip rather than an overnight excursion. You can expect to spend approximately $6 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for your schedule. Navigating through the Midwest, you will transition from a more rural start point into the urban landscape of Cleveland. Since there are no mandatory stops required, you have the flexibility to make the drive in one efficient push.

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

19.7 miles from Penfield, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 29m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip is a highway-focused drive, with about 66% of the journey spent on major thoroughfares. Your path primarily utilizes State Route 10, Lattasburg-Elyria Road, and I-71 to move you toward your destination. You will encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 14 miles while traveling on State Route 10, which provides a steady rhythm before you merge onto the interstate. Expect a shift in pace as you move from the initial local road segments into the faster, more concentrated flow of highway traffic. The experience is practical and functional, designed to get you from Penfield to Cleveland with minimal fuss.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

State Route 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 14 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Route 10 and Lattasburg-Elyria Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 27.2 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 39.4 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 27.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

27.2 mi into trip | ~38m in

Take the exit toward I 71: Cleveland, Columbus

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 11 Toward I 71: Cleveland, Columbus

27.8 mi into trip | ~39m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 71 North: Cleveland

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 71 North: Cleveland

37.9 mi into trip | ~53m in

Take the exit toward US 422, SR 14: Orange Avenue, Ontario 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 171 Toward US 422, SR 14: Orange Avenue, Ontario St...

38.2 mi into trip | ~53m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 422 West, SR 14 West: Ontario Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 422 West, SR 14 West: Ontario Street

39.1 mi into trip | ~56m in | US 6; US 20 / South Roadway

At end of road, turn right onto US 6; US 20 / South Roadway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right / none lanes.

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Penfield, OH to Cleveland, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Columbus along the way.

Columbus

27.2 mi in | ~38m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
State Route 10	14 mi	16m
Lattasburg-Elyria Road	8.6 mi	15m
I 71	8.5 mi	10m
Route 20/State Route 301	2.6 mi	2m
North Center Street	1.1 mi	1m
Innerbelt	0.9 mi	1m
Ontario Street	0.7 mi	1m
Center Street	0.6 mi	1m

Longest stretch: State Route 10 — 14 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Penfield, OH and Cleveland, OH.

Start on SR 18

39 ft · 2 sec · Medina-Norwalk Road

Turn right onto SR 301

4.1 mi · 7 min · Lattasburg-Elyria Road

Continue on SR 301

0.6 mi · 1 min · Center Street

Enter roundabout onto SR 301

194 ft · 5 sec · North Center Street

Continue on SR 301

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Center Street

Continue on SR 301

4.5 mi · 7 min · Lattasburg-Elyria Road

Take the ramp onto SR 301

0.3 mi · 38 sec · State Route 301

Toward US 20 East, SR 301 North: Cleveland

Merge onto US 20; SR 301

2.6 mi · 2 min · Route 20/State Route 301

Use the none lane.

Continue on SR 10

14 mi · 16 min · State Route 10

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 11 Toward I 71: Cleveland, Columbus Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Toward I 71 North: Cleveland Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto Berea Freeway

0.5 mi · 35 sec · Berea Freeway

Merge onto I 71

8.5 mi · 10 min · I 71

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 90

0.9 mi · 1 min · Innerbelt

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Exit 171 Toward US 422, SR 14: Orange Avenue, Ontario Street Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 42 sec

Toward US 422 West, SR 14 West: Ontario Street Use the slight right lane.

Turn straight onto US 422; SR 8; SR 10; SR 14; SR 43; SR 87

0.7 mi · 1 min · Ontario Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

At end of road, turn right onto US 6; US 20

232 ft · 10 sec · South Roadway

Use the right / none lanes.

Continue on US 6; US 20

0.1 mi · 28 sec · East Roadway

Use the none / left / straight lanes.

At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 20

513 ft · 20 sec · Rockwell Avenue

Use the none / straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue

186 ft · 6 sec · Frankfort Avenue

Arrive at destination

Frankfort Avenue

Trip Plan

Since the total drive time is less than an hour, you have significant flexibility regarding your departure time. However, keeping an eye on traffic patterns as you approach the Cleveland area is a smart way to ensure you maintain that 57-minute estimate. Because there are no planned stops, you should fuel up your vehicle before leaving Penfield to avoid unnecessary detours. Given the short duration, you won't need to worry about long-distance pacing or fatigue management. A simple tip for this specific route is to familiarize yourself with the transition points between State Route 10 and I-71, as these highway connections are central to keeping your travel time efficient.

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 19.7 miles from Penfield, OH, or about 29m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14 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 39.4 miles or 57m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 19.7 miles or 29m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 47m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cleveland, OH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Penfield, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Penfield, OH

This is one driving day of about 39.4 miles and 57m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Penfield, 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 State Route 10 for about 14 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 19.7 mi from Penfield, OH · 29m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cuyahoga Falls, OH

20 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

Farrell, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lakewood, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19.7 miles from Penfield, 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

$5.89 one way

$11.79 round trip

$3.80/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.24	$6.58	$13.16
premium	$4.79	$7.43	$14.86
diesel	$5.64	$8.75	$17.51

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$31–$56

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	11.8	$4.14	$1.89
Efficient EV	9.9	$3.45	$1.58
EV Truck/SUV	15.8	$5.52	$2.52

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% 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 data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Penfield, OH

Evening in Penfield on Sunday

Local time

6:36 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cleveland, OH

Evening in Cleveland on Sunday

Local time

6:36 PM

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

2 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

57m 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 Penfield, OH to Cleveland, OH covers 39.4 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are State Route 10, Lattasburg-Elyria Road, I 71. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 19.7 miles from Penfield, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.89 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.

On the drive from Penfield, OH to Cleveland, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Columbus along the way.

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Trip from Penfield, OH to Cleveland, OH

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Cleveland, OH

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Penfield, OH

Cleveland, OH

Same local time

2 degrees cooler at arrival

57m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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