How far is Bellbrook, OH from Lakewood, OH?
The driving distance from Bellbrook, OH to Lakewood, OH is about 210.1 miles (338.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 174.7 miles (281.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bellbrook and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellbrook and Lakewood.
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Start on South Main Street
45 m · 7 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Franklin Street
2264 ft · 1 min · East Franklin Street
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Turn left onto Lower Bellbrook Road
6 mi · 8 min · Lower Bellbrook Road
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Continue on Bellbrook Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Bellbrook Avenue
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Take the ramp left
2258 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Xenia Bypass
19.7 mi · 21 min · Xenia Bypass
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 435: Columbus, Cincinnati
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto I 71 North: Columbus
1677 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
40.3 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling
2063 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt
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Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland
1.6 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
111.8 mi · 2 hr 1 min
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Keep slight left
19.8 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward West 150th Street
1754 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto West 150th Street
1 mi · 2 min · West 150th Street
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Continue on Warren Road
2.2 mi · 6 min · Warren Road
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Turn right onto Franklin Boulevard
139 m · 11 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 Bellbrook 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.
I 71 North
Keep slight left
112 mi · 02h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Bellbrook and Mostly Sunny near Lakewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bellbrook to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 210.1 miles (338.1 km) and usually takes 03h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Marengo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.7 miles from Bellbrook and 106.4 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 174.7 miles (281.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.45 one way or $54.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bellbrook and Mostly Sunny near Lakewood.
Stop Ideas Near Marengo
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 Marengo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bellbrook and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 174.64 mi (281.06 km).
#1 Bellbrook
City in Greene County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 7,383 |
| Coordinates | 39.6356200, -84.0707700 |
| Altitude | 237 |
| 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: 338 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 37m |
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 | $27.45 | $54.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $31.43 | $62.87 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $35.49 | $70.99 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $31.89 | $63.79 |
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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