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Trip from Columbus, OH to Fairview Park, OH

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

2h 36m

Distance

135.5 mi

218 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 26m ★
6 AM
2h 36m
8 AM
2h 57m
10 AM
2h 44m
12 PM
2h 41m
3 PM
2h 45m
5 PM
2h 56m
8 PM
2h 30m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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capital city of Ohio, United States of America

Columbus, OH

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Downtown Fairview Park, OH, OH

Fairview Park, OH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Columbus, OH to Fairview Park, OH covers 135.5 miles and takes about 2h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 71, Brookpark Road, West 220th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 127.8 miles on I 71. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.03 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

67.7 miles from Columbus, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 36m. Total distance: 135.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 36m highway drive covering 135.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 71 and Brookpark Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 127.8 miles on I 71.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 71 is the longest continuous segment at about 127.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and Brookpark Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 135.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

8
1.4 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the ramp toward I 71, I 670 East

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward I 71, I 670 East
8
1.4 mi into trip | ~4m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 71 North, I 670 East

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 71 North, I 670 East
7
1.8 mi into trip | ~5m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 71 North: Cleveland

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 71 North: Cleveland
8
129.9 mi into trip | ~2h 25m in

Take the exit toward Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Snow Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 237 Toward Cleveland Hopkins International Airport,...
7
131.6 mi into trip | ~2h 29m in | SR 17 / Brookpark Road

At end of road, turn left onto SR 17 / Brookpark Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 71 127.8 mi 2h 18m
Brookpark Road 2.4 mi 3m
West 220th Street 1.4 mi 3m
Henry Ford Boulevard 0.7 mi 1m
East Long Street 0.6 mi 1m
Engle Road 0.4 mi <1m
Cleveland Avenue 0.4 mi 1m
South High Street 0.3 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 71 — 127.8 mi, about 2h 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Columbus, OH and Fairview Park, OH.

1

Start on this road

77 ft · 5 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto East State Street

0.1 mi · 23 sec · East State Street
3

Turn right onto South High Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · South High Street
Use the right lane.
4

Turn right onto US 33

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Long Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5

Turn left onto SR 3

0.4 mi · 1 min · Cleveland Avenue
Use the left lane.
6

Take the ramp

197 ft · 4 sec
Toward I 71, I 670 East Use the right lane.
7

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Toward I 71 North, I 670 East Use the slight left lane.
8

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward I 71 North: Cleveland Use the slight left lane.
9

Merge onto I 71

111 mi · 2 hr · I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 71

17 mi · 18 min · I 71
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Exit 237 Toward Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Snow Road Use the slight right lane.
12

Turn left onto Snow Road

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Snow Road
Use the left lane.
13

Turn slight right

0.1 mi · 29 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

At end of road, turn right onto SR 291

0.4 mi · 39 sec · Engle Road
Use the right lane.
15

Continue on SR 291

0.7 mi · 1 min · Henry Ford Boulevard
16

At end of road, turn left onto SR 17

2.4 mi · 3 min · Brookpark Road
Use the left lane.
17

Turn right onto West 220th Street

1.4 mi · 3 min · West 220th Street
Use the straight lane.
18

Turn left

92 ft · 6 sec
19

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 67.7 miles from Columbus, OH, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 127.8 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 30 miles or 36m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 67.7 miles or 1h 17m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 4m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fairview Park, OH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Columbus, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Columbus, OH

This is one driving day of about 135.5 miles and 2h 36m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Columbus, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 71 for about 127.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 67.7 mi from Columbus, OH · 1h 17m into the drive

Downtown Mansfield, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mansfield, OH

68 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Berkshire, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mansfield, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 67.7 miles from Columbus, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 127.8 miles.

Arriving in Fairview Park, OH

The final approach into Fairview Park, OH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Fairview Park, OH.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

4th & State

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbus, Ohio

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+16142245461

Visit website

Haveli Bistro

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbus, Ohio

0.4 mi

Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Columbus, Ohio

0.7 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Bottoms Up Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbus, Ohio

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 7:30 am–3 pm

+16146622212

Visit website

Cure Coffee and Cocktails

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbus, Ohio

0.4 mi

Moonbird Coffee Co.

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbus, Ohio

2.6 mi

4th & State

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+16142245461

Visit website

Haveli Bistro

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16148675008

Visit website

Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+16146213287

Visit website

The Eagle | Short North

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 4–10 pm

+16147453397

Visit website

Trivs Restaurant and Lounge

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 125.8

Strongsville, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+14402388830

Visit website

Yanni's Greek Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 9.7

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+16148904775

African Paradise Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 9.7

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+16144762163

Visit website

Bucci's Italian Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 135.5

Rocky River, Ohio

Hours: 4–8:30 pm

+14403315157

Visit website

Bottoms Up Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 7:30 am–3 pm

+16146622212

Visit website

Cure Coffee and Cocktails

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Visit website

Moonbird Coffee Co.

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Java Central Café and Roaster

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 9.7

Westerville, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+16148390698

Visit website

Scioto Audubon Metro Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+16142025197

Visit website

Rocky River Nature Center

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 135.5

North Olmsted, Ohio

Hours: 9:30 am–5 pm

+14407346660

Visit website

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Columbus

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 9.7

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+16144077721

Visit website

Millstone Creek Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 19.4

Westerville, Ohio

+16149016500

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

National Park

Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discov...

12 mi from route ~30 min detour Free near mile 116.8
Caution: Vehicle Break-in and Theft Warning
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.03 one way

$42.06 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 47 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $23.34 $46.68
premium $4.91 $26.19 $52.38
diesel $5.61 $29.92 $59.83

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 47.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 40.7 0 $14.23 $6.50
Efficient EV 33.9 0 $11.86 $5.42
EV Truck/SUV 54.2 0 $18.97 $8.67

Gas CO2

47 kg

EV CO2

16 kg (66% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Columbus, OH

Night in Columbus on Thursday

Local time

10:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fairview Park, OH

Night in Fairview Park on Thursday

Local time

10:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

68°F

Mansfield, OH

68 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

1 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 36m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Columbus, OH to Fairview Park, OH covers 135.5 miles and takes about 2h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 71, Brookpark Road, West 220th Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 67.7 miles from Columbus, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.03 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 135.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Columbus, OH to Fairview Park, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

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