How far is Bryan, OH from Lakewood, OH?
The driving distance from Bryan, OH to Lakewood, OH is about 162.4 miles (261.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142.5 miles (229.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 05m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Sandusky County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bryan and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bryan and Lakewood.
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Start on North Lynn Street
19 m · 10 sec · North Lynn Street
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Turn left onto West High Street
111 m · 15 sec · West High Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.2 km · 59 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right
11.6 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
4.5 mi · 7 min
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Turn left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Take the ramp right
1968 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right
1251 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
116.1 mi · 2 hr 4 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 Bryan 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
116 mi · 02h 04m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bryan and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Lakewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bryan to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 162.4 miles (261.3 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?
Lindsey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.7 miles from Bryan and 83.6 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142.5 miles (229.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 1:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.23 one way or $42.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bryan and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Lakewood.
Stop Ideas Near Lindsey
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 Lindsey.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Sandusky
Elyria
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bryan and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 142.57 mi (229.44 km).
#1 Bryan
City in Williams County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 8,212 |
| Coordinates | 41.4747700, -84.5524500 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| 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: 261 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
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 | $21.23 | $42.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $24.31 | $48.61 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $27.45 | $54.89 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $24.66 | $49.32 |
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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