How far is Ballville, OH from Lakewood, OH?
The driving distance from Ballville, OH to Lakewood, OH is about 79.9 miles (128.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70 miles (112.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ballville and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ballville and Lakewood.
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Start on Siler Street
55 m · 13 sec · Siler Street
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Turn left onto River Street
1384 ft · 38 sec · River Street
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Continue on Tiffin Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Tiffin Street
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Continue on South Front Street
2443 ft · 59 sec · South Front Street
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Turn left onto West State Street
2531 ft · 53 sec · West State Street
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Turn right onto Rawson Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Rawson Avenue
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Continue straight
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 80, I 90: Ohio Turnpike
74 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 80, I 90: Ohio Turnpike
1038 ft · 25 sec
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Continue straight
769 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left
2998 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
50.1 mi · 54 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Ohio Turnpike Connector
2.6 mi · 3 min · Ohio Turnpike Connector
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Continue on Northwest Freeway
19.2 mi · 23 min · Northwest Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward McKinley Avenue
1303 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto South Marginal Drive
40 m · 11 sec · South Marginal Drive
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Turn left onto McKinley Avenue
1492 ft · 45 sec · McKinley Avenue
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Turn right onto Hilliard Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Hilliard Road
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Turn right onto Franklin Boulevard
613 ft · 17 sec · Franklin Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Franklin Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ballville and Lakewood.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ohio Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
50.1 mi · 00h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ballville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lakewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ballville to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 79.9 miles (128.6 km) and usually takes 01h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Berlin Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.1 miles from Ballville and 39.8 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70 miles (112.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.45 one way or $20.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Ballville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lakewood.
Stop Ideas Near Berlin Heights
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Berlin Heights.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ballville and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 69.95 mi (112.57 km).
#1 Ballville
Census-designated place in Sandusky County, Ohio
| Population | 5,772 |
| Coordinates | 41.3278300, -83.1321400 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lakewood
A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
| Population | 49,350 |
| Coordinates | 41.4819900, -81.7981900 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
End: Franklin Boulevard (-81.798193, 41.481844)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 129 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $10.45 | $20.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $11.96 | $23.92 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $13.51 | $27.02 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $12.14 | $24.27 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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