How far is Fairlawn, OH from Mentor, OH?
The driving distance from Fairlawn, OH to Mentor, OH is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.8 miles (64 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
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.
City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairlawn and Mentor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairlawn and Mentor.
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Start on South Miller Road
25 m · 5 sec · South Miller Road
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Turn left onto West Market Street
1565 ft · 42 sec · West Market Street
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Turn right onto Ghent Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Ghent Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1740 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 271 North, I 480, US 422
1309 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
15 mi · 17 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
6.3 mi · 7 min · I 90
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 615: Center Street
1642 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Center Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Center Street
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Turn right
35 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairlawn and Mentor.
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 271 North
Merge slight left
15 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fairlawn and Mostly Sunny near Mentor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairlawn to Mentor?
The road trip is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Bedford Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.8 miles from Fairlawn and 22.9 miles from Mentor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.8 miles (64 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.97 one way or $11.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fairlawn and Mostly Sunny near Mentor.
Stop Ideas Near Bedford Heights
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cleveland City Hall
Parma City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bedford Heights.
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Alliance
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairlawn and Mentor. Straight-line distance: 39.74 mi (63.96 km).
#1 Fairlawn
City in Summit County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 7,516 |
| Coordinates | 41.1278300, -81.6098400 |
| Altitude | 308 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mentor
A city in Lake County, Ohio.
| Population | 47,090 |
| Coordinates | 41.6661600, -81.3395500 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| Country | United States |
End: Center Street (-81.339958, 41.666166)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $5.97 | $11.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $6.83 | $13.66 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $7.71 | $15.42 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $6.93 | $13.86 |
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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