How far is Cleveland, OH from Fairfax, OH?
The driving distance from Cleveland, OH to Fairfax, OH is about 242.7 miles (390.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 216 miles (347.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 34m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Delaware County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cleveland and Fairfax.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland and Fairfax.
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Start on Frankfort Avenue
48 m · 12 sec · Frankfort Avenue
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Turn left onto West 3rd Street
103 m · 17 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn left onto West Superior Avenue
96 m · 15 sec · West Superior Avenue
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Turn right onto West Roadway
153 m · 23 sec · West Roadway
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Turn right onto Ontario Street
2378 ft · 1 min · Ontario Street
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Turn slight right onto I 90 West, SR 10 West
109 m · 14 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West
2957 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Innerbelt
2935 ft · 45 sec · Innerbelt
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South: Columbus
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right
7.3 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right
132.3 mi · 2 hr 24 min
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Keep slight right
96.9 mi · 1 hr 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Red Bank Road, Fairfax
2842 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Red Bank Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Red Bank Expressway
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Continue on Red Bank Road
103 m · 11 sec · Red Bank Road
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Turn left onto Brotherton Court
86 m · 8 sec · Brotherton Court
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Turn right
38 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Erie Avenue
41 m · 10 sec · Erie Avenue
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Turn left onto Murray Road
2426 ft · 2 min · Murray Road
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Turn right onto Germania Street
636 ft · 28 sec · Germania Street
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Continue on Bancroft Street
591 ft · 26 sec · Bancroft Street
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Turn slight right onto Watterson Road
678 ft · 33 sec · Watterson Road
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Turn right onto Elder Street
603 ft · 28 sec · Elder Street
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Turn right onto Germania Street
8 m · 1 sec · Germania Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Germania Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cleveland and Fairfax.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 71 South
Keep slight right
132 mi · 02h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cleveland to Fairfax?
The road trip is about 242.7 miles (390.6 km) and usually takes 04h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Berkshire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.3 miles from Cleveland and 121.4 miles from Fairfax.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 216 miles (347.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.71 one way or $63.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cleveland and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fairfax.
Stop Ideas Near Berkshire
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Berkshire.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Fairfax. Straight-line distance: 215.97 mi (347.57 km).
#1 Cleveland
The second most populous city in Ohio and the center of the Cleveland metropolitan area.
| Population | 378,589 |
| Coordinates | 41.4995000, -81.6954100 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fairfax
Village in Ohio, United States
| Population | 1,701 |
| Coordinates | 39.1453400, -84.3932700 |
| Altitude | 172 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairfax (-84.39327, 39.14534)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 391 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $31.71 | $63.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $36.31 | $72.62 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $41.00 | $82.00 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $36.84 | $73.68 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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