Drive Time
3h 38m
Distance
241.6 mi
389 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
Photo: Jay Brand
The drive from Springdale, OH to Cleveland, OH covers 241.6 miles and takes about 3h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Springfield Pike, I 275 East, Circle Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.14 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
120.8 miles from Springdale, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 49m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 38m drive with frequent turns across 241.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 38m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Springdale, OH to Cleveland, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 275 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Circle Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 71 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 71 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northeast Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SR 123 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Middleboro Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Springdale, OH and Cleveland, OH.
Start on West Kemper Road
Turn left onto Springfield Pike
Take the ramp slight right toward I 275 East: Dayton
Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus
Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Columbus
Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon
Turn right
Turn left
Turn left onto Middleboro Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto Wilmington Road
Take the ramp right toward I 71 North: Columbus
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling
Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt
Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland
Keep slight left
Keep slight left
Merge slight left onto Innerbelt
Take the exit slight right toward US 422, SR 14: Orange Avenue, Ontario Street
Keep slight right to continue on US 422 West, SR 14 West: Ontario Street
Turn straight onto Ontario Street
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Roadway
Continue on East Roadway
At the end of the road, turn left onto Rockwell Avenue
Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 120.8 miles or 1h 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cleveland, OH than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Springdale, 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 Springdale, OH
This is one driving day of about 241.6 miles and 3h 38m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 120.8 mi from Springdale, OH · 1h 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
121 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 120.8 miles from Springdale, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$36.14 one way
$72.27 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $40.35 | $80.70 |
| premium | $4.79 | $45.56 | $91.12 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $53.68 | $107.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 84.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 72.5 | 0 | $25.37 | $11.60 |
| Efficient EV | 60.4 | 0 | $21.14 | $9.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 96.6 | 1 | $33.82 | $15.46 |
Gas CO2
85 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Evening in Springdale on Saturday
Local time
6:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Evening in Cleveland on Saturday
Local time
6:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
75°F
Columbus, OH
121 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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