Drive Time
55m
Distance
49.5 mi
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
Photo: Jay Brand
The drive from Windham, OH to Cleveland, OH covers 49.5 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Richfield Hudson Road, I 80, I 80 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.22 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
24.8 miles from Windham, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 27m into the drive .
Expect a 55m drive with frequent turns across 49.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Richfield Hudson Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 80 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 80 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ohio Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 480 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 480 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Outerbelt East Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Outerbelt South Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Windham, OH and Cleveland, OH.
Start on West Center Street
Keep slight right to continue on Richfield Hudson Road
Turn right
Take the ramp left toward I 80: Ohio Turnpike
Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Cleveland
Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
Keep slight right to continue on I 480, SR 14: Cleveland, Streetsboro
Continue on I 480 West, SR 14 West: Cleveland
Continue straight
Continue on Outerbelt East Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt South Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt South Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward I 77 South, I 77 North: Akron, Cleveland
Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North: Cleveland
Merge slight left onto Willow Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward East 22nd Street, East 14th Street
Keep slight left to continue on East 14th Street
Turn straight onto East 14th Street
Keep slight left to continue on East 14th Street
Turn left onto Prospect Avenue East
Turn right onto Ontario Street
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
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 49.5 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 24.8 miles or 27m 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.
Open the route before leaving Windham, 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 Windham, OH
This is one driving day of about 49.5 miles and 55m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.8 mi from Windham, OH · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 49.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 24.8 miles from Windham, 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
$7.22 one way
$14.44 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $8.27 | $16.53 |
| premium | $4.79 | $9.33 | $18.67 |
| diesel | $4.30 | $8.39 | $16.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.3 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.20 | $2.38 |
| Efficient EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.33 | $1.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.93 | $3.17 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Windham on Saturday
Local time
7:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Cleveland on Saturday
Local time
7:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
57°F
Farrell, PA
25 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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