Cleveland, Ohio to Waukesha: Road Trip Guide & Distance

350.1 miles 563.5 km · straight line
420.2 miles estimated 676.2 km · driving distance
8h 27min estimated drive time
$40 - $50 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
290° WNW bearing direction

How far is Cleveland, Ohio from Waukesha?

The distance from Cleveland, Ohio to Waukesha is 350.1 miles (563.5 km) as the crow flies. Waukesha is located WNW of Cleveland, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 420.2 miles, taking about 8h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Cleveland, Ohio in Ohio and Waukesha in Wisconsin.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 27min $40 - $50 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 8min $34–$63* Budget
Train ~8h 2min $50–$147* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cleveland, Ohio & Waukesha

Quick Facts

Cleveland, Ohio
41.50°N, 81.69°W
America/New_York
199m elevation
Waukesha
43.01°N, 88.23°W
America/Chicago
248m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 117 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 71.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients