Origin
South Canal, OH
Late night in South Canal on Saturday
Local time
12:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Canal, OH to Cleveland, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
58.6 mi
94 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Canal, OH
Shuaizhi Tian
Cleveland, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from South Canal, OH to Cleveland, OH covers 58.6 miles and takes about 1h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Canal Street, West Broad Street, Ridge Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.09 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 58.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 4m drive with frequent turns across 58.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Canal Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from South Canal, OH to Cleveland, OH is easy. At 1h 4m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from South Canal, OH to Cleveland, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Canal Street | — | — |
| West Broad Street | — | — |
| Ridge Road | — | — |
| Miller Avenue | — | — |
| State Route 534 | — | — |
| Ohio Turnpike | — | — |
| I 480 | — | — |
| I 480 West | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Canal Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Canal, OH and Cleveland, OH.
1
Start on Niles Avenue
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Niles Avenue
2
Turn left onto South Canal Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Canal Street
3
Turn left onto West Broad Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
West Broad Street
4
Turn right onto Ridge Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Ridge Road
5
Continue on Miller Avenue
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Miller Avenue
6
Continue on State Route 534
459 ft
·
9 sec
·
State Route 534
7
Turn right
1.2 mi
·
1 min
8
Take the exit straight
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
9
Keep slight right
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
10
Keep slight left
0.5 mi
·
1 min
11
Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
22 mi
·
23 min
·
Ohio Turnpike
12
Keep slight right to continue on I 480, SR 14: Cleveland, Streetsboro
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 480, SR 14: Cleveland, Streetsboro
13
Continue on I 480 West, SR 14 West: Cleveland
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
I 480 West, SR 14 West: Cleveland
14
Continue straight
11 mi
·
13 min
15
Continue on Outerbelt East Freeway
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Outerbelt East Freeway
16
Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt South Freeway
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
17
Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt South Freeway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
18
Take the exit slight right toward I 77 South, I 77 North: Akron, Cleveland
469 ft
·
11 sec
·
I 77 South, I 77 North: Akron, Cleveland
19
Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North: Cleveland
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 77 North: Cleveland
20
Merge slight left onto Willow Freeway
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Willow Freeway
21
Take the exit slight right toward East 22nd Street, East 14th Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East 22nd Street, East 14th Street
22
Keep slight left to continue on East 14th Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
East 14th Street
23
Turn straight onto East 14th Street
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
East 14th Street
24
Keep slight left to continue on East 14th Street
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
East 14th Street
25
Turn left onto Prospect Avenue East
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Prospect Avenue East
26
Turn right onto East 9th Street
525 ft
·
20 sec
·
East 9th Street
27
Turn left onto Euclid Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Euclid Avenue
28
At the end of the road, turn right onto East Roadway
518 ft
·
27 sec
·
East Roadway
29
At the end of the road, turn left onto Rockwell Avenue
512 ft
·
20 sec
·
Rockwell Avenue
30
Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue
187 ft
·
6 sec
·
Frankfort Avenue
31
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.3 mi from South Canal, OH · 32m 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.3 miles from South Canal, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.09 one way
$18.19 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $10.09 | $20.19 |
| premium | $4.91 | $11.33 | $22.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.94 | $25.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
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
Late night in Cleveland on Saturday
Local time
12:37 AM
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
12 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
1h 4m 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 South Canal, OH to Cleveland, OH covers 58.6 miles and takes about 1h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Canal Street, West Broad Street, Ridge Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.3 miles from South Canal, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.09 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.
The drive from South Canal, OH to Cleveland, OH is easy. At 1h 4m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from South Canal, OH to Cleveland, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from South Canal, OH to Cleveland, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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