Cleveland, Ohio to Pittsburgh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

114.9 miles 184.9 km · straight line
143.6 miles estimated 231.1 km · driving distance
2h 53min estimated drive time
$14 - $17 estimated fuel cost
~44min flight time · usually no direct flights
129° SE bearing direction

How far is Cleveland, Ohio from Pittsburgh?

The distance from Cleveland, Ohio to Pittsburgh is 114.9 miles (184.9 km) as the crow flies. Pittsburgh is located SE of Cleveland, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 143.6 miles, taking about 2h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 44min. Both are located in United States — Cleveland, Ohio in Ohio and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cleveland, Ohio and Pittsburgh. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. 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 Pittsburgh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 53min $14 - $17 Flexible stops
Bus ~3h 28min $11–$22* Budget
Train ~2h 44min $17–$50* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cleveland, Ohio & Pittsburgh

Quick Facts

Cleveland, Ohio
41.50°N, 81.69°W
America/New_York
199m elevation
Pittsburgh
40.44°N, 80.00°W
America/New_York
367m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 38 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 10 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 216.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients