Cleveland, Ohio to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Cleveland, Ohio from Washington DC?

The distance from Cleveland, Ohio to Washington DC is 304 miles (489.3 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located SE of Cleveland, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 368 miles, taking about 7h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Cleveland, Ohio in Ohio and Washington DC in District of Columbia.

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 Washington DC. 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.