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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Quick Snapshot
Road
143.15 mi
03h 04m
Flight
116.79 mi
187.95 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.79 mi
Kilometers
187.95 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
143.15 mi
Kilometers
230.37 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairfield Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 12:13 PM EDT
Return by in Cleveland
Sun, Apr 19, 3:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleveland
2026-04-19T09:09
Arrive Fairfield Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 12:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cleveland
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mifflin
OH

Human settlement in Ashland County, Ohio, United States of America

From Cleveland
71.6 mi
01h 32m
To Fairfield Beach
71.6 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph W
Destination
55°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Frankfort Avenue

    48 m · 12 sec · Frankfort Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 3rd Street

    103 m · 17 sec · West 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Superior Avenue

    96 m · 15 sec · West Superior Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Roadway

    153 m · 23 sec · West Roadway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Ontario Street

    2378 ft · 1 min · Ontario Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto I 90 West, SR 10 West

    109 m · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West

    2957 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Innerbelt

    2935 ft · 45 sec · Innerbelt

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South: Columbus

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    7.3 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    69.9 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 13: Bellville, Mansfield

    2565 ft · 57 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    23.3 mi · 28 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Chestnut Street

    642 ft · 26 sec · West Chestnut Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Mulberry Street

    1728 ft · 38 sec · North Mulberry Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Phillips Drive

    115 m · 5 sec · Phillips Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1339 ft · 20 sec · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Newark Road

    10.1 mi · 16 min · Newark Road

  19. 19

    Continue on North Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Mount Vernon Road

    12.6 mi · 18 min · Mount Vernon Road

  21. 21

    Continue on North 4th Street

    141 m · 8 sec · North 4th Street

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Church Street Roundabout

    28 m · 2 sec · North 4th Street

  23. 23

    Exit the rotary onto North 4th Street

    142 m · 8 sec · North 4th Street

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street Roundabout

    29 m · 2 sec · West Main Street Roundabout

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street Roundabout

    39 m · 2 sec · West Main Street Roundabout

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto South 4th Street

    2476 ft · 42 sec · South 4th Street

  27. 27

    Continue on West National Drive

    1089 ft · 27 sec · West National Drive

  28. 28

    Turn slight left onto Jacksontown Road

    9.3 mi · 14 min · Jacksontown Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Zion Road

    31 m · 2 sec · Zion Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Honey Creek Road Northwest

    1739 ft · 48 sec · Honey Creek Road Northwest

  31. 31

    Continue on Honey Creek Road N West

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Honey Creek Road N West

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Roberts Road

    2360 ft · 1 min · Roberts Road

  33. 33

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Zartman Road

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Zartman Road

  34. 34

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Custers Point Road Northeast

    753 ft · 23 sec · Custers Point Road Northeast

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Fairfield Beach Road Northeast

    2498 ft · 1 min · Fairfield Beach Road Northeast

  36. 36

    Turn slight right

    104 m · 15 sec

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Maple Road Northeast

    607 ft · 32 sec · Maple Road Northeast

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Mall Drive

    41 m · 7 sec · Mall Drive

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Laural Road

    129 m · 19 sec · Laural Road

  40. 40

    Continue on Laurel Road Northeast

    760 ft · 33 sec · Laurel Road Northeast

  41. 41

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
41 steps
26 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
78.4 mi · 55%
Mount Vernon Road
12.6 mi · 9%
Newark Road
10.1 mi · 7%
Jacksontown Road
9.32 mi · 7%
Zartman Road
1.44 mi · 1%
Honey Creek Road N West
1.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.4 mi
116.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mifflin
01h 32m from Cleveland
Leave By
10:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mifflin, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mifflin.

RAIL

Elyria

70 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

80 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

99 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
BUS

Columbus, OH

105 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Fairfield Beach. Straight-line distance: 116.79 mi (187.95 km).

Cleveland

#1 Cleveland

The second most populous city in Ohio and the center of the Cleveland metropolitan area.

Population378,589
Coordinates41.4995000, -81.6954100
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Fairfield Beach

#2 Fairfield Beach

Census-designated place in Fairfield County, Ohio

Population1,292
Coordinates39.9159000, -82.4751600
Altitude283
CountryUnited States
Start: Cleveland (-81.69541, 41.4995)
End: Fairfield Beach (-82.47516, 39.9159)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 230 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.05 gal
19.12 L · about $18.71
Round trip
$37.42
10.1 gal · 38.24 L
Estimated CO2
44.9 kg one way
Round trip: 89.8 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Cleveland and Fairfield Beach. The current time is 09:09:20.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.