How far is Cleveland, OH from Fairfield Beach, OH?
The driving distance from Cleveland, OH to Fairfield Beach, OH is about 143.2 miles (230.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.8 miles (188 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Ashland County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cleveland and Fairfield Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland and Fairfield Beach.
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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
69.9 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 13: Bellville, Mansfield
2565 ft · 57 sec
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Turn left
23.3 mi · 28 min
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Turn left onto West Chestnut Street
642 ft · 26 sec · West Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto North Mulberry Street
1728 ft · 38 sec · North Mulberry Street
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Turn left onto Phillips Drive
115 m · 5 sec · Phillips Drive
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1339 ft · 20 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Newark Road
10.1 mi · 16 min · Newark Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Mount Vernon Road
12.6 mi · 18 min · Mount Vernon Road
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Continue on North 4th Street
141 m · 8 sec · North 4th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Church Street Roundabout
28 m · 2 sec · North 4th Street
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Exit the rotary onto North 4th Street
142 m · 8 sec · North 4th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street Roundabout
29 m · 2 sec · West Main Street Roundabout
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street Roundabout
39 m · 2 sec · West Main Street Roundabout
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Turn straight onto South 4th Street
2476 ft · 42 sec · South 4th Street
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Continue on West National Drive
1089 ft · 27 sec · West National Drive
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Turn slight left onto Jacksontown Road
9.3 mi · 14 min · Jacksontown Road
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Turn right onto Zion Road
31 m · 2 sec · Zion Road
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Turn right onto Honey Creek Road Northwest
1739 ft · 48 sec · Honey Creek Road Northwest
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Continue on Honey Creek Road N West
1.1 mi · 3 min · Honey Creek Road N West
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Roberts Road
2360 ft · 1 min · Roberts Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Zartman Road
1.4 mi · 4 min · Zartman Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Custers Point Road Northeast
753 ft · 23 sec · Custers Point Road Northeast
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Turn right onto Fairfield Beach Road Northeast
2498 ft · 1 min · Fairfield Beach Road Northeast
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Turn slight right
104 m · 15 sec
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Turn right onto Maple Road Northeast
607 ft · 32 sec · Maple Road Northeast
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Turn left onto Mall Drive
41 m · 7 sec · Mall Drive
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Turn right onto Laural Road
129 m · 19 sec · Laural Road
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Continue on Laurel Road Northeast
760 ft · 33 sec · Laurel Road Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Laurel Road Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cleveland and Fairfield Beach.
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
69.9 mi · 01h 16m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Cleveland and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Fairfield Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cleveland to Fairfield Beach?
The road trip is about 143.2 miles (230.4 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?
Mifflin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.6 miles from Cleveland and 71.6 miles from Fairfield Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.8 miles (188 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 10:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.71 one way or $37.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Cleveland and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Fairfield Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Mifflin
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 Mifflin.
Elyria
Sandusky
Cleveland Lakefront station
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Fairfield Beach. Straight-line distance: 116.79 mi (187.95 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 Fairfield Beach
Census-designated place in Fairfield County, Ohio
| Population | 1,292 |
| Coordinates | 39.9159000, -82.4751600 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairfield Beach (-82.47516, 39.9159)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 230 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
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 | $18.71 | $37.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $21.42 | $42.84 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $24.19 | $48.38 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $21.74 | $43.47 |
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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