Cleveland, Ohio to Ottawa, Ontario, Canada: Road Trip Guide & Distance

404.6 miles 651.2 km · straight line
515.6 miles actual route 829.8 km · driving distance
10h 9min estimated drive time
$50 - $61 estimated fuel cost
~1h 19min flight time
46° NE bearing direction

How far is Cleveland, Ohio from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada?

The distance from Cleveland, Ohio to Ottawa, Ontario, Canada is 404.6 miles (651.2 km) as the crow flies. Ottawa, Ontario, Canada is located NE of Cleveland, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 515.6 miles, taking about 10h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 19min. Cleveland, Ohio is in Ohio, United States, while Ottawa, Ontario, Canada is in Ontario, Canada.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cleveland, Ohio and Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Cleveland, Ohio to Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 9min $50 - $61 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 11min $41–$77* Budget
Train ~9h 39min $62–$180* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cleveland, Ohio & Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Quick Facts

Cleveland, Ohio
41.50°N, 81.69°W
America/New_York
199m elevation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
45.42°N, 75.70°W
America/Toronto
70m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 135 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 61.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM