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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Quick Snapshot
Road
146.15 mi
02h 48m
Flight
116.79 mi
187.95 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

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

Driving Distance

Road route
146.15 mi
Kilometers
235.21 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Sun, Apr 19, 9:17 AM EDT
Return by in Fairfield Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 12:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairfield Beach
2026-04-19T06:29
Arrive Cleveland
Sun, Apr 19, 9:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairfield Beach
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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 Fairfield Beach
71.9 mi
01h 24m
To Cleveland
74.3 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph NW
Destination
48°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Laurel Road Northeast

    760 ft · 33 sec · Laurel Road Northeast

  2. 2

    Continue on Laural Road

    129 m · 22 sec · Laural Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Mall Drive

    41 m · 8 sec · Mall Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Maple Road Northeast

    607 ft · 28 sec · Maple Road Northeast

  5. 5

    Turn left

    104 m · 15 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Fairfield Beach Road Northeast

    2498 ft · 1 min · Fairfield Beach Road Northeast

  7. 7

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

    753 ft · 23 sec · Custers Point Road Northeast

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Zartman Road

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Zartman Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Roberts Road

    2360 ft · 1 min · Roberts Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Honey Creek Road N West

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Honey Creek Road N West

  11. 11

    Continue on Honey Creek Road Northwest

    1739 ft · 48 sec · Honey Creek Road Northwest

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Zion Road

    31 m · 7 sec · Zion Road

  13. 13

    Turn left

    9.3 mi · 14 min

  14. 14

    Continue on West National Drive

    1089 ft · 27 sec · West National Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South 4th Street

    2603 ft · 44 sec · South 4th Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North 4th Street

    27 m · 2 sec · North 4th Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto North 4th Street

    142 m · 8 sec · North 4th Street

  18. 18

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

    29 m · 2 sec · North 4th Street

  19. 19

    Exit the rotary onto North 4th Street

    140 m · 10 sec · North 4th Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Mount Vernon Road

    12.6 mi · 18 min · Mount Vernon Road

  21. 21

    Continue on South Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Newark Road

    10.1 mi · 16 min · Newark Road

  23. 23

    Continue on South Main Street

    1339 ft · 20 sec · South Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn right

    2120 ft · 43 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Chestnut Street

    1340 ft · 54 sec · East Chestnut Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North Sandusky Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Sandusky Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Cassell Road

    16 mi · 18 min · Cassell Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Riverside Drive

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Riverside Drive

  29. 29

    Turn left onto I 71 North: Cleveland

    1644 ft · 42 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    51.6 mi · 55 min

  31. 31

    Keep slight left

    27.5 mi · 32 min

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto Innerbelt

    1.5 km · 1 min · Innerbelt

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward US 422, SR 14: Orange Avenue, Ontario Street

    1427 ft · 35 sec

  34. 34

    Keep slight right to continue on US 422 West, SR 14 West: Ontario Street

    1246 ft · 43 sec

  35. 35

    Turn straight onto Ontario Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Ontario Street

  36. 36

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Roadway

    71 m · 11 sec · South Roadway

  37. 37

    Continue on East Roadway

    584 ft · 28 sec · East Roadway

  38. 38

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Rockwell Avenue

    156 m · 20 sec · Rockwell Avenue

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue

    57 m · 6 sec · Frankfort Avenue

  40. 40

    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.

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
40 steps
23 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
79.5 mi · 54%
Cassell Road
16 mi · 11%
Mount Vernon Road
12.6 mi · 9%
Newark Road
10.1 mi · 7%
Riverside Drive
5.28 mi · 4%
Zartman Road
1.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.3 mi
116.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mifflin
01h 24m from Fairfield Beach
Leave By
12:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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 Fairfield Beach and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 116.79 mi (187.95 km).

Fairfield Beach

#1 Fairfield Beach

Census-designated place in Fairfield County, Ohio

Population1,292
Coordinates39.9159000, -82.4751600
Altitude283
CountryUnited States
Cleveland

#2 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
Start: Laurel Road Northeast (-82.475366, 39.915912)
End: (-81.69551, 41.499606)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 235 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.16 gal
19.52 L · about $19.12
Round trip
$38.24
10.32 gal · 39.04 L
Estimated CO2
45.9 kg one way
Round trip: 91.7 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairfield Beach and Cleveland. The current time is 06:29:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.