Distance from Washington to Cleveland by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Washington (DC) to Cleveland (OH) is 306 miles or 491 kilometers or 265 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Washington to Cleveland is 367 miles (592 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 61 miles or 101 km.

Flight distance from Washington, DC to Cleveland, OH in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Washington and Cleveland is 306 miles or 491 km.
The nearest airport to Washington, is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and the nearest airport to Cleveland, is Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE).

What is the average flight time from Washington to Cleveland?

Flight time from Washington, DC to Cleveland, OH is 0 hours 42 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Washington to Cleveland Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Washington, DC and Cleveland, OH
This map shows the distance from Washington, DC, Usa to Cleveland, OH, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Washington, District of Columbia to Cleveland, Ohio is displayed below.

Driving distance from Washington, DC to Cleveland, OH

The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Cleveland, Ohio is 367 miles or 592 km.
The total driving distance from Washington, DC to Cleveland, OH is 367 miles or 592 kilometers. Your trip begins in Washington, District of Columbia. It ends in Cleveland, Ohio.
The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Cleveland, Ohio is approximately 367 miles (592 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 7 to 8 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Washington, DC to Cleveland, OH

How long is the drive from Washington, DC to Cleveland, OH?
The total driving time is 7 hours, 9 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Washington to Cleveland take?
Washington and Cleveland are 7 hours 9 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Washington and Cleveland

Time difference between Washington (DC) and Cleveland (OH) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in WashingtonCurrent local time in Cleveland
2025-12-19, 13:58:45 EST2025-12-19, 13:58:45 EST
How Far is it Between Washington District of Columbia, USA and Cleveland Ohio, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Washington, DC and Cleveland, OH in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 367 mi 592 km 318.7 nmi
Straight line distance 306 mi 491 km 265 nmi
Difference 61 mi 101 km 53 nmi

Washington Details

Washington is located in District of Columbia, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 38° 54' 15.3'' Longitude: W 77° 0' 59.5''
Latitude38.90425
Longitude-77.01652
StateDistrict of Columbia
Nearest airports to Washington

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Cleveland Details

Cleveland is located in Ohio, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 41° 29' 58.2'' Longitude: W 81° 41' 43.5''
Latitude41.4995
Longitude-81.69541
StateOhio
Nearest airports to Cleveland

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Washington, DC and Cleveland, OH
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 12 hours 20 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 9 hours 15 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 8 hours 13 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 7 hours 24 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 6 hours 43 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 6 hours 10 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 5 hours 41 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 5 hours 17 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 4 hours 56 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 4 hours 37 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 4 hours 21 minutes