Origin
Solon, OH
Afternoon in Solon on Thursday
Local time
4:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Solon, OH to Fairmount, OH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
27m
Distance
14.4 mi
23 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Solon, OH
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Fairmount, OH
Yura Forrat
Trip Overview
The drive from Solon, OH to Fairmount, OH covers 14.4 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Route 422, Lee Road, Northfield Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.1 miles on Route 422. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.23 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 14.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 27m drive with frequent turns across 14.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Route 422 is the longest continuous segment at about 4.1 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 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near US 422 / Route 422.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 14.4 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.8 miles (US 422 / Route 422): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 422 / Route 422
Merge onto US 422 / Route 422
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
4.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward I 480 East, I 271 South, I 480 West: Columbus, Cleveland, Toledo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 480 East, I 271 South, I 480 West: Col...
9
6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward Miles Road, North Randall, Bedford Heights
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 1
Toward Miles Road, North Randall, Bedford Heigh...
5
6.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
CR 11 / Miles Road
Turn right onto CR 11 / Miles Road
Navigation decision point
7
9.1 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
SR 8; CR 4 / Warrensville Center Road
Turn right onto SR 8; CR 4 / Warrensville Center Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Solon, OH and Fairmount, OH, road signs point toward Cleveland, Toledo, Randall and Bedford Heights.
Cleveland
4.9 mi in
|
~7m
Toledo
4.9 mi in
|
~7m
Randall
6 mi in
|
~8m
Bedford Heights
6 mi in
|
~8m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Route 422 | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Lee Road | 3.6 mi | 9m |
| Northfield Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Chagrin Boulevard | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Warrensville Center Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Miles Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Solon Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| S.O.M. Center Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Route 422
— 4.1 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Solon, OH and Fairmount, OH.
1
Start on Solon Road
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Solon Road
2
Turn left onto SR 91
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
S.O.M. Center Road
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
Toward US 422 West: Cleveland
4
Merge onto US 422
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Route 422
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 480 East, I 271 South, I 480 West: Columbus, Cleveland, Toledo
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
7
Continue on I 480N
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
I 480N
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 1
Toward Miles Road, North Randall, Bedford Heights
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn right onto CR 11
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Miles Road
10
Turn right onto SR 8
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Northfield Road
11
Enter roundabout onto SR 8
153 ft
·
6 sec
·
Northfield Road
12
Continue on SR 8
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Northfield Road
13
Turn right onto SR 8; CR 4
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Warrensville Center Road
Use the right lane.
14
Turn left onto US 422; SR 8
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Chagrin Boulevard
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto CR 8
3.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Lee Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Arrive at destination
CR 8
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.23 one way
$4.47 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $2.48 | $4.96 |
| premium | $4.91 | $2.78 | $5.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
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
Fairmount, OH
Afternoon in Fairmount on Thursday
Local time
4:17 PM
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
9 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
27m 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 Solon, OH to Fairmount, OH covers 14.4 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Route 422, Lee Road, Northfield Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.2 miles from Solon, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.23 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 14.4 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (US 422 / Route 422): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Solon, OH and Fairmount, OH, road signs point toward Cleveland, Toledo, Randall and Bedford Heights.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
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