How far is Columbus, OH from Fairport Harbor, OH?
The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Fairport Harbor, OH is about 170 miles (273.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 153 miles (246.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 39m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 19m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Ashland County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Fairport Harbor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Fairport Harbor.
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Start on the route
23 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto East State Street
556 ft · 23 sec · East State Street
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Turn right onto South High Street
1764 ft · 1 min · South High Street
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Turn right onto East Long Street
3034 ft · 2 min · East Long Street
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Turn left onto Cleveland Avenue
1952 ft · 1 min · Cleveland Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 71, I 670 East
60 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North, I 670 East
2168 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland
1560 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
110.9 mi · 2 hr
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Keep slight right
25.4 mi · 28 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway
12.6 mi · 16 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Continue on I 90
4.4 mi · 5 min · I 90
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 306: Mentor, Kirtland
2071 ft · 58 sec
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Turn left onto Broadmoor Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Broadmoor Road
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Continue on Reynolds Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Reynolds Road
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Take the ramp right toward SR 2 East: Painesville
1484 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lakeland Freeway
7.7 mi · 10 min · Lakeland Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 283, SR 535: Painesville, Fairport Harbor
810 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Richmond Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Richmond Street
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Continue on Fairport Road
753 ft · 18 sec · Fairport Road
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Keep slight right to continue on East Street
1.3 km · 2 min · East Street
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Turn left onto 7th Street
1228 ft · 56 sec · 7th Street
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Turn right onto Plum Street
121 m · 17 sec · Plum Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Plum Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Fairport Harbor.
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 North
Merge slight left
111 mi · 02h 00m
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.
Sunny leaving Columbus and Sunny near Fairport Harbor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Fairport Harbor?
The road trip is about 170 miles (273.6 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?
Polk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85 miles from Columbus and 85.1 miles from Fairport Harbor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 153 miles (246.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 10:20 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.23 one way or $44.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbus and Sunny near Fairport Harbor.
Stop Ideas Near Polk
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 Polk.
Elyria
Sandusky
Cleveland Lakefront station
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Fairport Harbor. Straight-line distance: 152.97 mi (246.18 km).
#1 Columbus
The fifteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Columbus metropolitan area.
| Population | 884,356 |
| Coordinates | 39.9611800, -82.9987900 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fairport Harbor
Village in Ohio
| Population | 3,057 |
| Coordinates | 41.7500400, -81.2739900 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairport Harbor (-81.27399, 41.75004)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 274 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
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 | $22.23 | $44.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $25.45 | $50.90 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $28.74 | $57.48 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $25.82 | $51.65 |
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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