Distance between Chicago IL and Cleveland OH

The distance from Chicago to Cleveland is 342 miles by road including 326 miles on motorways. Road takes approximately 5 hours and 17 minutes and goes through South Bend, Toledo, Elyria, Hammond, East Chicago, Gary and Lake Station.

There are tolls on the route.
Shortest distance by air 307 mi ✈️
Car route length 342.4 mi 🚗
Driving time 5 h 17 min
Fuel amount 11.6 gal
Fuel cost 739.6 USD
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City
Town
Village
Hamlet
Motorway
Primary
Secondary
Unclassified
Point Distance Time Fuel
Chicago 0 mi 0:00 00 min 0.0 gal
US 41 21 mi, 23 min
Hammond 21 mi 0:23 23 min 0.5 gal
I 90 10 mi, 09 min
Gary 30 mi 0:32 32 min 0.9 gal
I 90 6 mi, 05 min
Lake Station 36 mi 0:37 37 min 1.2 gal
I 90 3 mi, 03 min
Portage 40 mi 0:41 41 min 1.3 gal
I 80 48 mi, 43 min
South Bend 88 mi 1:24 1 h 24 min 2.8 gal
I 80 9 mi, 08 min
Mishawaka 97 mi 1:32 1 h 32 min 3.2 gal
I 80 7 mi, 05 min
Elkhart 104 mi 1:38 1 h 38 min 3.4 gal
I 80 I 90 214 mi, 3 h 09 min
Elyria 318 mi 4:47 4 h 47 min 10.8 gal
I 90 26 mi, 29 min
Cleveland 344 mi 5:17 5 h 17 min 11.4 gal
City
Town
Village
Hamlet
Motorway
Primary
Secondary
Unclassified
Point Distance Time Fuel
Chicago 0 mi 0:00 00 min 0.0 gal
US 41 21 mi, 23 min
Hammond 21 mi 0:23 23 min 0.5 gal
I 90 10 mi, 09 min
Gary 30 mi 0:32 32 min 0.9 gal
I 90 6 mi, 05 min
Lake Station 36 mi 0:37 37 min 1.2 gal
I 90 3 mi, 03 min
Portage 40 mi 0:41 41 min 1.3 gal
I 80 30 mi, 27 min
Hillside 70 mi 1:08 1 h 08 min 2.3 gal
I 80 18 mi, 15 min
South Bend 88 mi 1:24 1 h 24 min 2.8 gal
I 80 6 mi, 05 min
Indian Village 94 mi 1:30 1 h 30 min 3.1 gal
I 80 3 mi, 02 min
Mishawaka 97 mi 1:32 1 h 32 min 3.2 gal
I 80 7 mi, 05 min
Elkhart 104 mi 1:38 1 h 38 min 3.4 gal
I 80 53 mi, 46 min
Jamestown 157 mi 2:25 2 h 25 min 5.3 gal
I 80 75 mi, 1 h 06 min
Maumee 232 mi 3:31 3 h 31 min 7.8 gal
I 80 4 mi, 03 min
Foxborough 235 mi 3:34 3 h 34 min 8.0 gal
I 80 2 mi, 01 min
Parliament Place 237 mi 3:36 3 h 36 min 8.0 gal
I 80 40 mi, 35 min
York 277 mi 4:11 4 h 11 min 9.3 gal
I 80 5 mi, 04 min
Parkertown 281 mi 4:15 4 h 15 min 9.5 gal
I 80 13 mi, 11 min
Berlin Heights 295 mi 4:26 4 h 26 min 9.9 gal
I 80 15 mi, 12 min
Kendeigh Corner 309 mi 4:39 4 h 39 min 10.5 gal
I 80 I 90 9 mi, 07 min
Elyria 318 mi 4:47 4 h 47 min 10.8 gal
I 90 6 mi, 05 min
Avon 323 mi 4:53 4 h 53 min 10.8 gal
I 90 7 mi, 07 min
Westlake 331 mi 5:00 5 h 00 min 11.1 gal
I 90 4 mi, 04 min
Rocky River 334 mi 5:04 5 h 04 min 11.3 gal
I 90 9 mi, 12 min
Cleveland 344 mi 5:17 5 h 17 min 11.4 gal

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to drive from Chicago to Cleveland?

Fuel cost: 739.6 USD

This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 342.4 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.40 mpg) * (Fuel price 63.49 USD / gal)

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How long is a car ride from Chicago to Cleveland?

Driving time: 5 h 17 min

This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.

  • 290 mi with a maximum speed 68 mph = 4 h 15 min
  • 12 mi with a maximum speed 65 mph = 10 min
  • 11 mi with a maximum speed 60 mph = 10 min
  • 1 mi with a maximum speed 55 mph = 1 min
  • 24 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 29 min
  • 2 mi with a maximum speed 45 mph = 2 min
  • 1 mi with a maximum speed 40 mph = 1 min
  • 1 mi with a maximum speed 31 mph = 1 min
  • 1 mi with a maximum speed 25 mph = 2 min

The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.

How far is Chicago to Cleveland by land?

The distance between Chicago and Cleveland is 342.4 mi by road including 326.2 mi on motorways.

Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Chicago and Cleveland respectively.

How far is Chicago to Cleveland by plane?

The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Chicago and Cleveland is 307 mi.

This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Chicago and Cleveland respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.

How many hours is Chicago from Cleveland by plane?

Boeing 737 airliner needs 37 min to cover the distance of 307 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.

Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 2 h 14 min to flight this distance at average speed of 136 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.

How long is a helicopter ride from Chicago to Cleveland?

Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 2 h 3 min to cover the distance of 307 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.

Popular "Robinson R44" needs 2 h 21 min to flight this distance at average speed of 130 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.

What city is halfway between Chicago and Cleveland?

The halfway point between Chicago and Cleveland is Jamestown. It is located about 14 mi from the exact midpoint by road.

The distance from Jamestown to Chicago is 157 mi and driving will take about 2 h 25 min. The road between Jamestown and Cleveland has length 186 mi and will take approximately 2 h 51 min.

Where is Chicago in relation to Cleveland?

Chicago is located 307 mi west of Cleveland.

Chicago has geographic coordinates: latitude 41.87554, longitude -87.62442.

Cleveland has geographic coordinates: latitude 41.50515, longitude -81.69344.

Which highway goes from Chicago to Cleveland?

The route from Chicago to Cleveland follows I 90, I 80.

Other minor sections pass along the road:

  • SR 2: 17 mi
  • US 41: 14 mi
  • US 12: 2 mi
  • US 20: 2 mi
The distance between Chicago and Cleveland is ranked 11,543rd in the ranking popularity.
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