How far is Fairfield Beach, OH from Cleveland, OH?
The driving distance from Fairfield Beach, OH to Cleveland, OH is about 146.1 miles (235.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.8 miles (188 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairfield Beach and Cleveland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairfield Beach and Cleveland.
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Start on Laurel Road Northeast
760 ft · 33 sec · Laurel Road Northeast
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Continue on Laural Road
129 m · 22 sec · Laural Road
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Turn left onto Mall Drive
41 m · 8 sec · Mall Drive
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Turn right onto Maple Road Northeast
607 ft · 28 sec · Maple Road Northeast
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Turn left
104 m · 15 sec
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Turn slight left onto Fairfield Beach Road Northeast
2498 ft · 1 min · Fairfield Beach Road Northeast
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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 Zartman Road
1.4 mi · 4 min · Zartman Road
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Turn left onto Roberts Road
2360 ft · 1 min · Roberts Road
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Turn right onto Honey Creek Road N West
1.1 mi · 3 min · Honey Creek Road N West
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Continue on Honey Creek Road Northwest
1739 ft · 48 sec · Honey Creek Road Northwest
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Turn left onto Zion Road
31 m · 7 sec · Zion Road
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Turn left
9.3 mi · 14 min
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Continue on West National Drive
1089 ft · 27 sec · West National Drive
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Turn left onto South 4th Street
2603 ft · 44 sec · South 4th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North 4th Street
27 m · 2 sec · North 4th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North 4th Street
142 m · 8 sec · North 4th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Church Street Roundabout
29 m · 2 sec · North 4th Street
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Exit the rotary onto North 4th Street
140 m · 10 sec · North 4th Street
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Continue on Mount Vernon Road
12.6 mi · 18 min · Mount Vernon Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Newark Road
10.1 mi · 16 min · Newark Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1339 ft · 20 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right
2120 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto East Chestnut Street
1340 ft · 54 sec · East Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto North Sandusky Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Sandusky Street
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Continue on Cassell Road
16 mi · 18 min · Cassell Road
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Continue on Riverside Drive
5.3 mi · 7 min · Riverside Drive
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Turn left onto I 71 North: Cleveland
1644 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
51.6 mi · 55 min
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Keep slight left
27.5 mi · 32 min
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Merge slight left onto Innerbelt
1.5 km · 1 min · Innerbelt
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Take the exit slight right toward US 422, SR 14: Orange Avenue, Ontario Street
1427 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 422 West, SR 14 West: Ontario Street
1246 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto Ontario Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Ontario Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Roadway
71 m · 11 sec · South Roadway
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Continue on East Roadway
584 ft · 28 sec · East Roadway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rockwell Avenue
156 m · 20 sec · Rockwell Avenue
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Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue
57 m · 6 sec · Frankfort Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Frankfort Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairfield Beach and Cleveland.
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
51.6 mi · 00h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Fairfield Beach and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Cleveland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairfield Beach to Cleveland?
The road trip is about 146.1 miles (235.2 km) and usually takes 02h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mifflin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.9 miles from Fairfield Beach and 74.3 miles from Cleveland.
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 29.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.12 one way or $38.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Fairfield Beach and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Cleveland.
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
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Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairfield Beach and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 116.79 mi (187.95 km).
#1 Fairfield Beach
Census-designated place in Fairfield County, Ohio
| Population | 1,292 |
| Coordinates | 39.9159000, -82.4751600 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: (-81.69551, 41.499606)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 235 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
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 | $19.12 | $38.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $21.89 | $43.78 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $24.72 | $49.43 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $22.21 | $44.42 |
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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