Trip from Fairmount, OH to Cleveland, OH

Q: How long is the trip from Fairmount, OH to Cleveland, OH?

The drive from Fairmount, OH to Cleveland, OH covers 7.4 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are Chester Avenue, Mayfield Road, Cedar Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 3.7 miles from Fairmount, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.15 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Fairmount, OH to Cleveland, OH?

The route from Fairmount, OH to Cleveland, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Q: Are there national parks near the route from Fairmount, OH to Cleveland, OH?

Yes. Nearby national parks include Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

18m

Distance

7.4 mi

12 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM

0h 17m ★

6 AM

0h 19m

8 AM

0h 22m

10 AM

0h 20m

12 PM

0h 19m

3 PM

0h 20m

5 PM

0h 22m

8 PM

0h 18m

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

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Fairmount, OH

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city in and county seat of Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States

Cleveland, OH

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Trip Overview

This short 7.4-mile drive from Fairmount to Cleveland, Ohio, will only take about 18 minutes, making it a perfect quick trip. You'll be sticking to local roads, with no highway driving involved, and the estimated fuel cost is just $1. Since it's such a brief journey, it's ideal for a single day trip. This route is entirely within the Midwest region, connecting two points in Ohio. You won't need to worry about splitting this drive or finding overnight accommodations.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 7.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

18m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 7.4-mile journey. With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating city streets for the whole trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.7 miles along Chester Avenue. You'll be driving on Chester Avenue, Mayfield Road, and Cedar Avenue, so be prepared for frequent turns and traffic signals. This is not a route for long, open-road cruising; it's more about navigating through populated areas.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Chester Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 3.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near Euclid Heights Boulevard.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 7.4 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (Euclid Heights Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.7 miles (US 6; US 322 / Superior Avenue East): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

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

1.6 mi into trip | ~4m in | Euclid Heights Boulevard

Turn right onto Euclid Heights Boulevard

Navigation decision point

2.4 mi into trip | ~6m in | Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

Turn right onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

6.7 mi into trip | ~16m in | US 6; US 322 / Superior Avenue East

Turn left onto US 6; US 322 / Superior Avenue East

Navigation decision point

7 mi into trip | ~17m in | East 6th Street

Turn right onto East 6th Street

Navigation decision point

7.1 mi into trip | ~17m in | Rockwell Avenue

Turn left onto Rockwell Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Chester Avenue	3.7 mi	8m
Mayfield Road	1.1 mi	3m
Cedar Avenue	0.5 mi	<1m
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard	0.4 mi	<1m
Kenilworth Road	0.4 mi	<1m
Superior Avenue East	0.3 mi	1m
Euclid Heights Boulevard	0.3 mi	<1m
Rockwell Avenue	0.3 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Chester Avenue — 3.7 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fairmount, OH and Cleveland, OH.

Start on CR 8

40 ft · 4 sec · Lee Road

Turn right onto US 322

1.1 mi · 3 min · Mayfield Road

Turn straight onto Kenilworth Road

0.4 mi · 55 sec · Kenilworth Road

Continue on Derbyshire Road

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Derbyshire Road

Turn right onto Euclid Heights Boulevard

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Euclid Heights Boulevard

Turn slight right onto Cedar Avenue

0.5 mi · 58 sec · Cedar Avenue

Continue on Carnegie Avenue

490 ft · 15 sec · Carnegie Avenue

Use the right lane.

Turn right onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

0.4 mi · 51 sec · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

Use the right lane.

Continue on US 322

3.7 mi · 8 min · Chester Avenue

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto US 322

0.1 mi · 18 sec · East 13th Street

Turn left onto US 6; US 322

0.3 mi · 1 min · Superior Avenue East

Turn right onto East 6th Street

293 ft · 15 sec · East 6th Street

Turn left onto Rockwell Avenue

0.3 mi · 51 sec · Rockwell Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue

186 ft · 6 sec · Frankfort Avenue

Arrive at destination

Frankfort Avenue

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.15 one way

$2.30 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.38	$1.27	$2.55
premium	$4.91	$1.43	$2.86
diesel	$5.61	$1.63	$3.27

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

Estimated CO2 emission: 2.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	2.2	$0.78	$0.36
Efficient EV	1.9	$0.65	$0.30
EV Truck/SUV	3	$1.04	$0.47

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (67% 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 13, 2026

Origin

Fairmount, OH

Evening in Fairmount on Thursday

Local time

7:16 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cleveland, OH

Evening in Cleveland on Thursday

Local time

7:16 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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 warmer at arrival

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

Road read

18m 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 Fairmount, OH to Cleveland, OH covers 7.4 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Chester Avenue, Mayfield Road, Cedar Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 3.7 miles from Fairmount, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.15 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.