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Trip from Stryker, 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

3h 6m

Distance

159.8 mi

257 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 55m ★
6 AM
3h 6m
8 AM
3h 29m
10 AM
3h 14m
12 PM
3h 12m
3 PM
3h 15m
5 PM
3h 28m
8 PM
2h 59m

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

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Downtown Stryker, OH, OH

Stryker, OH

Egor Komarov

city in and county seat of Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States

Cleveland, OH

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Trip Overview

This 159.8-mile journey from Stryker, OH, to Cleveland, OH, is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 3 hours and 6 minutes. With a highway share of 93%, this is a focused drive, primarily utilizing the Ohio Turnpike. Expect a fuel cost of around $25 for this trip. Given its relatively short duration and highway-centric nature, this route is easily manageable as a day trip, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. You'll be traveling within the Midwest region for the entirety of your drive.

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

79.9 miles from Stryker, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 33m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 6m. Total distance: 159.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused drive for the most part, with 93% of the route being on high-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 116.1 miles on the Ohio Turnpike, offering a consistent pace. You'll mainly navigate the Ohio Turnpike, Northwest Freeway, and South Defiance Street. This profile suggests a drive characterized by efficiency and minimal slowdowns, ideal for covering distance quickly.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ohio Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 116.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ohio Turnpike and Northwest Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 128.5 miles in near I 90 / Ohio Turnpike Connector.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 159.8 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 128.5 miles (I 90 / Ohio Turnpike Connector): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 158.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 158.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

6
128.5 mi into trip | ~2h 25m in | I 90 / Ohio Turnpike Connector

Keep slight right at fork onto I 90 / Ohio Turnpike Connector

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.
8
158.3 mi into trip | ~3h 1m 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...
9
158.6 mi into trip | ~3h 2m 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
7
159.5 mi into trip | ~3h 5m 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 lane.
7
159.6 mi into trip | ~3h 5m in | US 6; US 20 / Rockwell Avenue

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

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Ohio Turnpike 116.1 mi 2h 4m
Northwest Freeway 25.6 mi 30m
South Defiance Street 6.4 mi 11m
North Defiance Street 3.5 mi 5m
Ohio Turnpike Connector 2.6 mi 2m
I 90 1.7 mi 2m
US 20A 1.1 mi 1m
SR 66 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Ohio Turnpike — 116.1 mi, about 2h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

63 ft · 6 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto SR 2; SR 191

6.4 mi · 11 min · South Defiance Street
3

At end of road, turn left onto SR 2; SR 66

3.5 mi · 5 min · North Defiance Street
4

Turn left onto US 20A; SR 66

0.4 mi · 39 sec · US 20A; SR 66
5

Turn straight onto US 20A; SR 66

0.7 mi · 1 min · US 20A; SR 66
6

Turn right onto SR 66

0.7 mi · 1 min · SR 66
7

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 48 sec
8

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 30 sec
9

Merge onto I 80; I 90

116 mi · 2 hr 4 min · Ohio Turnpike
10

Keep slight right at fork onto I 90

2.6 mi · 2 min · Ohio Turnpike Connector
Use the slight right lane.
11

Continue on I 90; SR 2

26 mi · 30 min · Northwest Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight right at fork onto I 90

1.7 mi · 2 min · I 90
Use the slight right lane.
13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Exit 171 Toward US 422, SR 14: Orange Avenue, Ontario Street Use the slight right lane.
14

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 42 sec
Toward US 422 West, SR 14 West: Ontario Street Use the slight right lane.
15

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.
16

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

232 ft · 10 sec · South Roadway
Use the right lane.
17

Continue on US 6; US 20

0.1 mi · 28 sec · East Roadway
Use the left / straight lanes.
18

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

513 ft · 20 sec · Rockwell Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
19

Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue

186 ft · 6 sec · Frankfort Avenue
20

Arrive at destination

Frankfort Avenue

Trip Plan

For this 3-hour, 6-minute drive, starting early is a good strategy to avoid any potential traffic as you approach Cleveland. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost of approximately $25, you won't need extensive planning. The longest stretch on the Ohio Turnpike is over 100 miles, so ensure you have sufficient fuel before embarking on that section. Since this is a manageable one-day trip, you have the flexibility to depart when it suits you best, making it easy to adjust your schedule.

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 79.9 miles from Stryker, OH, or about 1h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 116.1 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 35 miles or 45m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 79.9 miles or 1h 33m 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 28m

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 Stryker, 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 Stryker, OH

This is one driving day of about 159.8 miles and 3h 6m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Stryker, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Ohio Turnpike for about 116.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 79.9 mi from Stryker, OH · 1h 33m into the drive

Downtown Green Creek, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Green Creek, OH

80 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

Riga, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Green Creek, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 79.9 miles from Stryker, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Ohio Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 116.1 miles.

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Bucci's Italian Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Rocky River, Ohio

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 148.4

Hours: 4–8:30 pm

+14403315157

Visit website

Joe's, A Fine Deli & Restaurant- Rocky River

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Rocky River, Ohio

1.1 mi

Antica Italian Avon

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Avon, Ohio

2.9 mi

Bucci's Italian Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 148.4

Rocky River, Ohio

Hours: 4–8:30 pm

+14403315157

Visit website

Joe's, A Fine Deli & Restaurant- Rocky River

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 148.4

Rocky River, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+14403337890

Visit website

Antica Italian Avon

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30 mile 136.9

Avon, Ohio

Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm

+14405170096

Visit website

Invention Restaurant - Milan, OH

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 102.7

Milan, Ohio

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+14194990478

Visit website

Gabe's Family Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 159.8

Cleveland, Ohio

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+12167414466

Visit website

Gus's Old Brooklyn - Family Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 159.8

Cleveland, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+12166615967

Visit website

Tap Culture Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 11.4

Archbold, Ohio

Hours: 6:30 am–4 pm

+14193331326

Visit website

Fountain of Eternal Life

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route mile 159.8

Cleveland, Ohio

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Kringle's Inventionasium Experience (Cleveland)

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route mile 159.8

Cleveland, Ohio

+18556757464

Visit website

Wendy Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 159.8

Cleveland, Ohio

Hours: 6 am–11 pm

+12166353200

Visit website

Perplexity Games Escape Room - Cleveland

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 159.8

Cleveland, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+12162738000

Visit website

Trapped Toledo

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 45.6

Toledo, Ohio

Hours: 2–7:45 pm

+15673167028

Visit website

Fort Meigs Historic Site

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 45.6

Perrysburg, Ohio

Hours: 9:30 am–5 pm

+14198744121

Visit website

Dunham Tavern Museum & Gardens

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 159.8

Cleveland, Ohio

Hours: Closed

+12164311060

Visit website

Buckland Museum of Witchcraft & Magick

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 159.8

Cleveland, Ohio

Hours: Closed

+17187096643

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$24.80 one way

$49.60 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 56 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $27.52 $55.05
premium $4.91 $30.88 $61.77
diesel $5.61 $35.28 $70.56

Estimated Tolls: $5.93

Ohio Turnpike (118.7 mi) $5.93

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$25

Tolls

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$56–$81

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 55.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 47.9 0 $16.78 $7.67
Efficient EV 40 0 $13.98 $6.39
EV Truck/SUV 63.9 0 $22.37 $10.23

Gas CO2

56 kg

EV CO2

19 kg (66% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Stryker, OH

Evening in Stryker on Friday

Local time

5:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cleveland, OH

Evening in Cleveland on Friday

Local time

5:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°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

11 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

3h 6m 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 Stryker, OH to Cleveland, OH covers 159.8 miles and takes about 3h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Ohio Turnpike, Northwest Freeway, South Defiance Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 79.9 miles from Stryker, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.80 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 159.8 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 128.5 miles (I 90 / Ohio Turnpike Connector): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 158.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 158.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

The route from Stryker, 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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