How far is Cheviot, OH from Lakewood, OH?

The driving distance from Cheviot, OH to Lakewood, OH is about 246.8 miles (397.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 218.6 miles (351.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
246.8 mi
03h 52m
Flight
218.6 mi
351.81 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
218.6 mi
Kilometers
351.81 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
246.8 mi
Kilometers
397.19 km
Drive Time
03h 52m

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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 03h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakewood
Sat, May 30, 8:43 PM EDT
Return by in Cheviot
Sun, May 31, 12:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cheviot
2026-05-30T16:51
Arrive Lakewood
Sat, May 30, 8:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cheviot
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Westerville
OH

City in Ohio

From Cheviot
124.4 mi
01h 56m
To Lakewood
122.4 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph NE
Destination
68°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
17 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cheviot and Lakewood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cheviot and Lakewood.

  1. 1

    Start on Lovell Avenue

    20 m · 4 sec · Lovell Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Harrison Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Harrison Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Montana Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Montana Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 74 East, US 52 East

    1874 ft · 46 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Expressway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Northwest Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Dayton

    1985 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Mill Creek Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 126: Ronald Reagan Highway

    534 ft · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 126 East: Ronald Reagan Highway

    1868 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Columbus, Cincinnati

    1136 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Columbus

    2386 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    18.2 mi · 21 min · Northeast Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon

    1484 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    157 m · 12 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    4.3 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Middleboro Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Middleboro Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Wilmington Road

    103 m · 10 sec · Wilmington Road

  19. 19

    Take the ramp right toward I 71 North: Columbus

    1495 ft · 36 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    68.9 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling

    2063 ft · 46 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.6 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    111.8 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    19.8 mi · 22 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward West 150th Street

    1754 ft · 45 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto West 150th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West 150th Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Warren Road

    2.2 mi · 6 min · Warren Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Franklin Boulevard

    139 m · 11 sec · Franklin Boulevard

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Franklin Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cheviot and Lakewood.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
6 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
203 mi · 82%
Northeast Expressway
18.2 mi · 7%
Mill Creek Expressway
5.33 mi · 2%
Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway
5.3 mi · 2%
Warren Road
2.23 mi · 1%
Middleboro Road
1.94 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.2 mi
218.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westerville
01h 56m from Cheviot
Leave By
9:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Cheviot and Sunny near Lakewood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cheviot to Lakewood?

The road trip is about 246.8 miles (397.2 km) and usually takes 03h 52m 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?

Westerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.4 miles from Cheviot and 122.4 miles from Lakewood.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 218.6 miles (351.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 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 9:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.27 one way or $64.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Cheviot and Sunny near Lakewood.

Stop Ideas Near Westerville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Westerville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Westerville.

BUS

Columbus, OH

19 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cheviot and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 218.6 mi (351.81 km).

Cheviot

#1 Cheviot

City in United States of America

Population8,180
Coordinates39.1570000, -84.6132800
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
Lakewood

#2 Lakewood

A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population49,350
Coordinates41.4819900, -81.7981900
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Lovell Avenue (-84.613385, 39.157006)
End: Franklin Boulevard (-81.798193, 41.481844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 397 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.71 gal
32.97 L · about $32.27
Round trip
$64.54
17.42 gal · 65.94 L
Estimated CO2
77.4 kg one way
Round trip: 154.8 kg / 341 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $32.27 $64.54
Mid-grade $4.24 $36.95 $73.90
Premium $4.79 $41.72 $83.44
Diesel $4.30 $37.49 $74.98

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Ohio · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Cheviot and Lakewood. The current time is 16:51:04.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.