Cleveland, Ohio to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

428.1 miles 689 km · straight line
554.2 miles actual route 891.9 km · driving distance
10h 42min estimated drive time
$53 - $66 estimated fuel cost
~1h 22min flight time
156° SSE bearing direction

How far is Cleveland, Ohio from Raleigh?

The distance from Cleveland, Ohio to Raleigh is 428.1 miles (689 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located SSE of Cleveland, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 554.2 miles, taking about 10h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 22min. Both are located in United States — Cleveland, Ohio in Ohio and Raleigh in North Carolina.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cleveland, Ohio and Raleigh. 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 Raleigh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 42min $53 - $66 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 50min $44–$83* Budget
Train ~10h 10min $67–$194* Comfort

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Quick Facts

Cleveland, Ohio
41.50°N, 81.69°W
America/New_York
199m elevation
Raleigh
35.78°N, 78.64°W
America/New_York
96m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 143 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 58.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM