How far is West Chester, OH from Fairport Harbor, OH?
The driving distance from West Chester, OH to Fairport Harbor, OH is about 126.6 miles (203.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.8 miles (168.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.
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 Summit County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Chester and Fairport Harbor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Chester and Fairport Harbor.
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Start on the route
57 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
698 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right
7.5 mi · 13 min
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Turn left
6 mi · 9 min
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Turn slight left onto Taylor Avenue
543 ft · 11 sec · Taylor Avenue
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Turn right onto Jewett Avenue
1518 ft · 26 sec · Jewett Avenue
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Continue on Center Street
151 m · 12 sec · Center Street
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Turn right onto Stillwater Avenue
3168 ft · 59 sec · Stillwater Avenue
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Turn left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: Uhrichsville, New Philadelphia
1516 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Water Street
70.3 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Water Street
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Take the exit slight left toward I 271 North: Erie Pennsylvania
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
6.6 mi · 8 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
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Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Water Street
Turn right onto Water Street
70.3 mi · 01h 22m
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.
Sunny leaving West Chester 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 West Chester to Fairport Harbor?
The road trip is about 126.6 miles (203.7 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?
Green is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.3 miles from West Chester and 63.3 miles from Fairport Harbor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.8 miles (168.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 1:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.52 one way or $33.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Chester and Sunny near Fairport Harbor.
Stop Ideas Near Green
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 Green.
Alliance
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Chester and Fairport Harbor. Straight-line distance: 104.83 mi (168.71 km).
#1 West Chester
The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.
| Population | 62,791 |
| Coordinates | 40.2336800, -81.3442800 |
| Altitude | 354 |
| 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: 204 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
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 | $16.52 | $33.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $18.92 | $37.84 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $21.36 | $42.73 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $19.20 | $38.39 |
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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