- Gets dark7:12 pmGates open 7:15 pm
- Google rating4.6012345678901234567890123456789reviews
- Screens1
- Price$30a carload
- Outside food$10permit per car
- DogsWelcome
- Sit outsideYes
- FM91.9 FM
- Car spots350
- This week's moviesOn Facebook pageWeekly
- Opened1945
Mayfield Road Drive-In is at 12100 State Route 322 in Chardon, Ohio, just west of State Route 44. Cleveland is about 30 miles west.
You pay $30 for a carload, so the price is the same whether two of you come or six. You can buy tickets online ahead of time or pay by card at the gate.
As of 2026, the gate opens at 7:30 p.m. The first movie starts at 8:15 p.m. and the second one at 10:15 p.m. Sound comes through your car radio at 91.9 FM.
Location
Where is Mayfield Road Drive-In Theater?
Mayfield Road Drive-In Theater is at 12100 US-322, Chardon, OH 44024. The entrance is at SR-44. The closest highway is SR-44.
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Where to eat nearby
If you would rather eat before the movie than at the counter:
- Ianiro's Bakery
- Capps Pizza
- Cleats Chardon
Start time
What time does the movie start at Mayfield Road Drive-In Theater?
What Mayfield Road Drive-In Theater says: The theater posted 8:00 pm for the first movie on September 11, 2026. Full dark that night was 8:10 pm, so the movie started about 10 minutes before dark.
In October the sun sets around 6:44 pm and it gets dark around 7:12 pm.
Dark means full dark, about 25 minutes after sunset. It is not a time Mayfield Road Drive-In Theater promises, and some drive-ins start the movie before it. Plan to be parked by sunset.
Here is when it gets dark in each month, from April to October, on the 15th.
| Month | Gets dark |
|---|---|
| April | 8:33 pm |
| May | 9:08 pm |
| June | 9:34 pm |
| July | 9:30 pm |
| August | 8:55 pm |
| September | 8:03 pm |
| October | 7:12 pm |
For more on what time it gets dark and when drive-ins really start their movies, read our start-time guide.
Prices
How much Mayfield Road Drive-In Theater costs
- Per car$30One price for the whole car
Amenities
Food, restrooms and rules
- Snack bar
- Outside food is allowed with a $10 permit, bought at the gate
- Restrooms in a building
- You can bring your dog
- You can sit outside your car
- Outside food and beverages require a $10 food permit per car, per visit, not transferable; bottled water is the only exception and the permit does not allow grilling, cooking, or barbecuing.
- Dogs are not prohibited, but one that makes a mess or disturbs others by barking or becoming aggressive gets the owner asked to leave without a refund; dogs are never allowed in or around the concession area.
- Live entertainment plays before the first movie on select nights, timed to end before showtime.
Showtimes
What's playing at Mayfield Road Drive-In Theater this week
Mayfield Road Drive-In posts this week's movies and start times on its Facebook page, usually weekly. Check there for tonight's show.
Reviews
What visitors say about Mayfield Road Drive-In Theater
From 971 visitor reviews, 4.6 stars.
Admission called a good value
- A Sept 2026 reviewer calls it "reasonably priced"
- An Aug 2026 reviewer says the prices are "super fair"
- An Aug 2026 reviewer calls it a "good deal for admission"
Before you go
Know before you go
- The box office opens 7:15 pm
- On a busy summer night, get there about 45 minutes early
- Vans, trucks and SUVs park in the designated aisles; rear hatches must be tied down level with the roof.
- Rain or shine, the movie plays
- No working FM radio in your car? The concession stand rents out portable radios.
- Outside food needs a $10-per-car food permit bought at the gate; bottled water is the one exception, and the permit does not cover grilling or cooking.
- Shows go on rain or shine; only lightning or high winds trigger a cancellation.
- Live entertainment (acts like Flashbaxx and Wolf Rock Radio) plays some Friday/Saturday nights, starting after the box office opens and wrapping before the first movie.
History
The history of Mayfield Road Drive-In Theater
The Mayfield Road Drive-In in Chardon, Ohio, opened in 1945 as the Hazelwood Drive-In and took the Mayfield Road name later. A wind storm destroyed the original screen in 1993. Today the drive-in runs one new screen with room for 350 cars, and the same operator runs the Midway Twin Drive-In in Ravenna.
FAQ
Questions about Mayfield Road Drive-In Theater, answered
How many screens does Mayfield Road Drive-In have?
Mayfield Road Drive-In has one screen. Everybody on the lot watches the same film, so there is nothing to choose when you arrive. Park where you like, tune your radio and wait for the light to go.
What FM frequency does Mayfield Road Drive-In use?
Mayfield Road Drive-In broadcasts its soundtrack on 91.9 FM. The audio comes through your own car stereo rather than a speaker on a post. If your car cannot run its radio with the engine off, bring a portable one.
What time does the movie start at Mayfield Road Drive-In?
What Mayfield Road Drive-In says: The theater posted 8:00 pm for the first movie on September 11, 2026. Full dark that night was 8:10 pm, so the movie started about 10 minutes before dark. In October it gets dark around 7:12 pm. Check with the theater on the day you go.
How much does Mayfield Road Drive-In cost?
Admission to Mayfield Road Drive-In is $30 a carload. That is one price for the whole vehicle, so five of you pay what two would.
Can I bring my own food to Mayfield Road Drive-In?
You can bring your own food to Mayfield Road Drive-In once you have bought a permit for $10 a car. The permit is worth it if you were going to spend more than that at the counter anyway. Without one, outside food is not allowed in.
Are dogs allowed at Mayfield Road Drive-In?
Dogs are welcome at Mayfield Road Drive-In, so there is no sitter to arrange. Keep yours with you at the car, bring water, and clean up afterwards. A nervous dog is worth leaving at home, because car horns and sound carry across a lot.
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