How far is Cortland, OH from Lakewood, OH?
The driving distance from Cortland, OH to Lakewood, OH is about 67.5 miles (108.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56.5 miles (91 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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 17m.
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 Portage County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cortland and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cortland and Lakewood.
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Start on North High Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North High Street
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Turn left onto Mecca Street
832 ft · 20 sec · Mecca Street
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Continue straight
3.7 mi · 7 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward SR 5, SR 82 West: Ravenna
1490 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Warren Outer Belt
10.8 mi · 14 min · Warren Outer Belt
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Take the exit slight right
1295 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right
721 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left
2433 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
21.7 mi · 23 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike
25.2 mi · 27 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cleveland, Columbus
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
7.1 mi · 8 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 Cortland 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
Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike
25.2 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cortland and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance 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 Cortland to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 67.5 miles (108.6 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Streetsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.7 miles from Cortland and 29.8 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56.5 miles (91 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 3:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.82 one way or $17.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cortland and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lakewood.
Stop Ideas Near Streetsboro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cortland and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 56.58 mi (91.05 km).
#1 Cortland
City in Ohio
| Population | 6,741 |
| Coordinates | 41.3303300, -80.7253600 |
| Altitude | 312 |
| 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: 109 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $8.82 | $17.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $10.10 | $20.19 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $11.40 | $22.80 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $10.24 | $20.49 |
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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