How far is Mentor, OH from Fairborn, OH?
The driving distance from Mentor, OH to Fairborn, OH is about 219.4 miles (353.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 189.5 miles (305 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 15m 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
Driving 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 04h 07m.
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.
Township in Portage County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mentor and Fairborn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mentor and Fairborn.
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Start on the route
35 m · 13 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Center Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Center Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 90 West: Cleveland
2251 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
5 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
13.9 mi · 17 min
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Merge slight right onto Outerbelt East Freeway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Keep slight left
24.3 mi · 27 min
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Merge slight left
110.2 mi · 1 hr 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton
1692 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton
1491 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway
1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway
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Keep slight right
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight right onto West Freeway
50.6 mi · 55 min · West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 675 South: Spangler Road, Cincinnati
1480 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 675 South: Cincinnati
1948 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 675 South: Cincinnati
1618 ft · 46 sec
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right
1423 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto North Maple Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · North Maple Avenue
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Turn right onto Tacoma Lane
106 m · 25 sec · Tacoma Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tacoma Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mentor and Fairborn.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Outerbelt East Freeway
Merge slight left
110 mi · 01h 59m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Mentor and Mostly Cloudy near Fairborn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mentor to Fairborn?
The road trip is about 219.4 miles (353.1 km) and usually takes 04h 07m 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?
Palmyra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.6 miles from Mentor and 109.8 miles from Fairborn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 189.5 miles (305 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.64 one way or $59.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Mentor and Mostly Cloudy near Fairborn.
Stop Ideas Near Palmyra
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 Palmyra.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mentor and Fairborn. Straight-line distance: 189.54 mi (305.04 km).
#1 Mentor
A city in Lake County, Ohio.
| Population | 47,090 |
| Coordinates | 41.6661600, -81.3395500 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fairborn
City in Ohio, USA
| Population | 33,990 |
| Coordinates | 39.8208900, -84.0193800 |
| Altitude | 255 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairborn (-84.01938, 39.82089)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 353 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 44m |
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 | $3.83 | $29.64 | $59.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $33.92 | $67.85 |
| Premium | $4.93 | $38.13 | $76.27 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $46.97 | $93.93 |
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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