Origin
Westlake, OH
Afternoon in Westlake on Thursday
Local time
1:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Westlake, OH to Fairmount, OH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
36m
Distance
20.8 mi
33 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 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Westlake, OH
YIMING TANG
Fairmount, OH
Yura Forrat
Trip Overview
The drive from Westlake, OH to Fairmount, OH covers 20.8 miles and takes about 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Northwest Freeway, Troy Lee James Highway, Opportunity Corridor for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.4 miles on Northwest Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.23 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 20.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Westlake, OH to Fairmount, OH covers 20.8 miles and takes about 36m, 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 19 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 10.4 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 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 20.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.3 miles (I 90; SR 2 / Northwest Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.7 miles (I 490 / Troy Lee James Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 90 East, SR 2 East: Cleveland
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 90 East, SR 2 East: Cleveland
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 90; SR 2 / Northwest Freeway
Merge onto I 90; SR 2 / Northwest Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
12.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
I 490 / Troy Lee James Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 490 / Troy Lee James Highway toward To I 77
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward To I 77
5
17.9 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Cedar Avenue
Turn right onto Cedar Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
19.2 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
Derbyshire Road
Turn left onto Derbyshire Road
Navigation decision point
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 Westlake, OH to Fairmount, OH, road signs begin pointing toward To I 77 along the way.
To I 77
12.7 mi in
|
~19m
|
via I 490
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Freeway | 10.4 mi | 12m |
| Troy Lee James Highway | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Opportunity Corridor | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Mayfield Road | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| Cedar Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Hilliard Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Columbia Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Kenilworth Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Northwest Freeway
— 10.4 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westlake, OH and Fairmount, OH.
1
Start on Beechwood Drive
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Beechwood Drive
2
Turn left onto Elmwood Drive
395 ft
·
17 sec
·
Elmwood Drive
3
Continue on Chestnut Drive
520 ft
·
23 sec
·
Chestnut Drive
4
Continue on Sleepy Hollow Drive
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Sleepy Hollow Drive
5
Turn left onto Berkeley Drive
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Berkeley Drive
6
Turn right onto Hilliard Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Hilliard Boulevard
7
Turn left onto SR 252
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Columbia Road
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 90 East, SR 2 East: Cleveland
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto I 90; SR 2
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Northwest Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 490
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Troy Lee James Highway
Toward To I 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on SR 10
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Opportunity Corridor
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on SR 10
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East 105th Street
13
Turn right onto Cedar Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cedar Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Turn left onto Euclid Heights Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Euclid Heights Boulevard
15
Turn left onto Derbyshire Road
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Derbyshire Road
16
Turn straight onto Kenilworth Road
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Kenilworth Road
17
Turn straight onto US 322
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Mayfield Road
18
Turn left onto CR 8
40 ft
·
1 sec
·
Lee Road
Use the left lane.
19
Arrive at destination
CR 8
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.23 one way
$6.46 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $3.58 | $7.17 |
| premium | $4.91 | $4.02 | $8.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.59 | $9.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
1:30 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
23 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
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 Westlake, OH to Fairmount, OH covers 20.8 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Northwest Freeway, Troy Lee James Highway, Opportunity Corridor. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.4 miles from Westlake, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.23 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 is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 20.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.3 miles (I 90; SR 2 / Northwest Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.7 miles (I 490 / Troy Lee James Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Westlake, OH to Fairmount, OH, road signs begin pointing toward To I 77 along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
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