Origin
Windham, OH
Late night in Windham on Saturday
Local time
1:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Windham, 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 6m
Distance
47.6 mi
77 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Windham, OH
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Cleveland, OH
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Windham to Cleveland, you can expect a straightforward journey covering 47.6 miles. This route typically takes about 1 hour and 6 minutes to complete, making it a highly efficient day trip that requires no overnight stops. Your fuel budget for the excursion is approximately $7, which keeps the trip cost-effective. Navigating through Ohio, you will rely on the Ohio Turnpike, I-480, and the Outerbelt South Freeway to reach your destination. Because the entire route stays within the Midwest, the transition from Windham’s quiet surroundings to Cleveland’s urban environment is seamless and predictable.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 47.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive is a classic highway-focused experience, with 73% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will find that the road is designed for efficiency rather than leisurely cruising, as you transition between the Ohio Turnpike and the freeway system. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is an 11.2-mile segment on I-480, which allows you to settle into a steady pace. Expect a functional, fast-moving commute that prioritizes speed over scenic detours. Being behind the wheel here is purely about the mechanics of highway travel, offering a consistent driving experience from start to finish.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 480 is the longest continuous segment at about 11.2 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,225 ft
648 ft
Total Climb
320 ft
Total Descent
637 ft
Highest Point
1,225 ft
~10.2 mi in
Elevation Range
577 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 480 and Outerbelt South Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 47.6 miles you will encounter 21 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.2 miles (I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
10.3 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 80 West: Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 80 West: Cleveland
9
16.8 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 480, SR 14: Cleveland, Streetsboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 187
Toward I 480, SR 14: Cleveland, Streetsboro
8
31.2 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway toward I 480 West: Rockside Road, Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 480 West: Rockside Road, Cleveland
8
39.5 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 77 North: Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 20B
Toward I 77 North: Cleveland
8
46 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
Take the exit toward East 22nd Street, East 14th 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 162B
Toward East 22nd Street, East 14th Street
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Windham, OH to Cleveland, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Streetsboro along the way.
Streetsboro
16.8 mi in
|
~25m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 480 | 11.2 mi | 13m |
| Outerbelt South Freeway | 8.2 mi | 10m |
| Ohio Turnpike | 6.2 mi | 6m |
| Willow Freeway | 5.9 mi | 7m |
| West Center Street | 5 mi | 8m |
| Richfield Hudson Road | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| Outerbelt East Freeway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| SR 44 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 480
— 11.2 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Windham, OH and Cleveland, OH.
1
Start on SR 303
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
West Center Street
2
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 303
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Richfield Hudson Road
3
Turn right onto SR 44
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
SR 44
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 80: Ohio Turnpike
Use the left lane.
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 80 West: Cleveland
Use the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto I 80
6.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Ohio Turnpike
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 187
Toward I 480, SR 14: Cleveland, Streetsboro
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
this road
Toward I 480 West, SR 14 West: Cleveland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 480; SR 14
11 mi
·
13 min
·
I 480; SR 14
10
Continue on I 271; I 480
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Outerbelt East Freeway
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
Toward I 480 West: Rockside Road, Cleveland
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
13
Take the exit
470 ft
·
11 sec
Toward I 77 South, I 77 North: Akron, Cleveland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 20B
Toward I 77 North: Cleveland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 77
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Willow Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 162B
Toward East 22nd Street, East 14th Street
Use the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward East 14th Street
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
18
Turn straight onto East 14th Street
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
East 14th Street
19
Keep slight left at fork onto East 14th Street
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
East 14th Street
20
Turn left onto Prospect Avenue East
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Prospect Avenue East
Use the straight / left lanes.
21
Turn right onto East 9th Street
523 ft
·
19 sec
·
East 9th Street
22
Turn left onto US 20
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Euclid Avenue
23
At end of road, turn right onto US 6; US 20
518 ft
·
27 sec
·
East Roadway
Use the right lane.
24
At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 20
513 ft
·
20 sec
·
Rockwell Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue
186 ft
·
6 sec
·
Frankfort Avenue
26
Arrive at destination
Frankfort Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.8 mi from Windham, OH · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.8 miles from Windham, 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
$7.39 one way
$14.77 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $8.20 | $16.40 |
| premium | $4.91 | $9.20 | $18.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.51 | $21.02 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.31
Ohio Turnpike
(6.2 mi)
$0.31
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$0
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.00 | $2.28 |
| Efficient EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19 | 0 | $6.66 | $3.05 |
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.
Destination
Cleveland, OH
Late night in Cleveland on Saturday
Local time
1:58 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
8 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
1h 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 Windham, OH to Cleveland, OH covers 47.6 miles and takes about 1h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 480, Outerbelt South Freeway, Ohio Turnpike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.8 miles from Windham, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.39 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 47.6 miles you will encounter 21 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.2 miles (I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Windham, OH to Cleveland, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Streetsboro along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 648 ft to 1,225 ft elevation with about 320 ft of total climbing.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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