Origin
North Olmsted, OH
Morning in North Olmsted on Friday
Local time
7:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Olmsted, OH to Fairmount, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
22.3 mi
36 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Olmsted, OH
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Fairmount, OH
Yura Forrat
Trip Overview
The drive from North Olmsted, OH to Fairmount, OH covers 22.3 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 71, Carnegie Avenue, Brookpark Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.5 miles on I 71. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.46 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 22.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from North Olmsted, OH to Fairmount, OH covers 22.3 miles and takes about 37m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 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 8.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in near CUY 52 / Clague Road.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 22.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (CUY 52 / Clague Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
CUY 52 / Clague Road
Turn left onto CUY 52 / Clague Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
4.7 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward I 71: Cleveland, Columbus
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 11
Toward I 71: Cleveland, Columbus
7
5.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 71 North: Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 71 North: Cleveland
5
6.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
I 71
Merge onto I 71
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
16.4 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward Carnegie Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 172C
Toward Carnegie Avenue
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from North Olmsted, OH to Fairmount, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Columbus along the way.
Columbus
4.7 mi in
|
~7m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 71 | 8.5 mi | 10m |
| Carnegie Avenue | 3.3 mi | 7m |
| Brookpark Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Outerbelt South Freeway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Innerbelt | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Mayfield Road | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| Cedar Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Berea Freeway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 8.5 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Olmsted, OH and Fairmount, OH.
1
Start on CUY 58
103 ft
·
4 sec
·
Dover Center Road
2
Turn right onto SR 10
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Lorain Road
3
Turn slight right onto SR 17
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Brookpark Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn left onto CUY 52
324 ft
·
8 sec
·
Clague Road
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
6
Merge onto I 480
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 11
Toward I 71: Cleveland, Columbus
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 71 North: Cleveland
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto Berea Freeway
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
Berea Freeway
10
Merge onto I 71
8.5 mi
·
10 min
·
I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 90
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Innerbelt
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 172C
Toward Carnegie Avenue
13
Turn straight onto Carnegie Avenue
3.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Carnegie Avenue
14
Continue on Cedar Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Cedar Avenue
15
Turn left onto Euclid Heights Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Euclid Heights Boulevard
16
Turn left onto Derbyshire Road
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Derbyshire Road
17
Turn straight onto Kenilworth Road
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Kenilworth Road
18
Turn straight onto US 322
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Mayfield Road
19
Turn left onto CR 8
40 ft
·
1 sec
·
Lee Road
Use the left lane.
20
Arrive at destination
CR 8
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.46 one way
$6.92 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
| premium | $4.91 | $4.31 | $8.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.92 | $9.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Fairmount, OH
Morning in Fairmount on Friday
Local time
7:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
37m 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 North Olmsted, OH to Fairmount, OH covers 22.3 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 71, Carnegie Avenue, Brookpark Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.1 miles from North Olmsted, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.46 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 22.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (CUY 52 / Clague Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from North Olmsted, OH to Fairmount, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Columbus along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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