Origin
Fairview Park, OH
Afternoon in Fairview Park on Thursday
Local time
12:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairview Park, OH to Cleveland, OH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
22m
Distance
13.6 mi
22 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairview Park, OH
Noor Rassam
Cleveland, OH
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Trip Overview
This quick 13.6-mile drive from Fairview Park to Cleveland, Ohio, will only take about 22 minutes, making it a perfect short trip. With a fuel cost estimated at just $2, it's an economical way to get from the Midwest region of Ohio to its bustling heart. This route is primarily highway-focused, so expect a straightforward journey. Since it's so short, it's definitely a same-day trip; no overnight stay is necessary. This drive is ideal for getting you from point A to point B efficiently.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 13.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience on this trip, with about 65% of the drive utilizing major roadways like the Northwest Freeway and I-90. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.1 miles on the Northwest Freeway, offering a consistent pace. While not a scenic tour, this route provides a direct and efficient path, allowing you to cover the distance quickly. You'll transition from local roads onto these main arteries, making for a smooth progression towards Cleveland.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Northwest Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 7.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Northwest Freeway and I 90. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.5 miles in near I 90.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 13.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 22m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.5 miles (I 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
10.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 90
Keep slight right at fork onto I 90
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
8
12.2 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward US 422, SR 14: Orange Avenue, Ontario Street
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 171
Toward US 422, SR 14: Orange Avenue, Ontario St...
9
12.5 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 422 West, SR 14 West: Ontario Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 422 West, SR 14 West: Ontario Street
7
13.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
US 6; US 20 / South Roadway
At end of road, turn right onto US 6; US 20 / South Roadway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
13.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
US 6; US 20 / Rockwell Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 20 / Rockwell Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Freeway | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| I 90 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| West 210th Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Hilliard Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Ontario Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Westwood Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West 220th Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Wagar Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Northwest Freeway
— 7.1 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairview Park, OH and Cleveland, OH.
1
Start on this road
92 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto West 220th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West 220th Street
3
Turn right onto Westwood Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Westwood Road
4
Turn left onto West 210th Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West 210th Street
5
Continue on Wagar Road
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Wagar Road
6
Turn right onto Hilliard Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hilliard Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 90 East: Cleveland
8
Merge onto I 90
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Northwest Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 90
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
I 90
Use the slight right lane.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 171
Toward US 422, SR 14: Orange Avenue, Ontario Street
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
Toward US 422 West, SR 14 West: Ontario Street
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn straight onto US 422; SR 8; SR 10; SR 14; SR 43; SR 87
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Ontario Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
At end of road, turn right onto US 6; US 20
232 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Roadway
Use the right lane.
14
Continue on US 6; US 20
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
East Roadway
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
At end of road, turn left onto US 6; US 20
513 ft
·
20 sec
·
Rockwell Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue
186 ft
·
6 sec
·
Frankfort Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
Frankfort Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.11 one way
$4.22 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $2.34 | $4.69 |
| premium | $4.91 | $2.63 | $5.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.00 | $6.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.19 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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.
Destination
Cleveland, OH
Afternoon in Cleveland on Thursday
Local time
12:19 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
5 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
22m 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 Fairview Park, OH to Cleveland, OH covers 13.6 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Northwest Freeway, I 90, West 210th 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 6.8 miles from Fairview Park, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.11 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 13.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 22m.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.5 miles (I 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Fairview Park, OH to Cleveland, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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