How far is Covedale, OH from Lakewood, OH?
The driving distance from Covedale, OH to Lakewood, OH is about 248.7 miles (400.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 220.2 miles (354.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 02m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 01m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Nobles County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Covedale and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Covedale and Lakewood.
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Start on Western Hills Avenue
40 m · 8 sec · Western Hills Avenue
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Turn right onto Covedale Avenue
729 ft · 25 sec · Covedale Avenue
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Turn right onto Sidney Road
1082 ft · 40 sec · Sidney Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Glenway Avenue
1595 ft · 55 sec · Glenway Avenue
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Turn right
62 m · 8 sec
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Continue on Boudinot Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Boudinot Avenue
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Turn right onto Montana Avenue
2.2 mi · 5 min · Montana Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 74 East, US 52 East
1874 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Expressway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Northwest Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Dayton
1985 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway
5.3 mi · 7 min · Mill Creek Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 126: Ronald Reagan Highway
534 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 126 East: Ronald Reagan Highway
1868 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway
5.3 mi · 7 min · Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Columbus, Cincinnati
1136 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Columbus
2386 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
18.2 mi · 21 min · Northeast Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon
1484 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right
157 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
4.3 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Middleboro Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · Middleboro Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Wilmington Road
103 m · 10 sec · Wilmington Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 71 North: Columbus
1495 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
68.9 mi · 1 hr 15 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 Covedale 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 Covedale and Chance Rain Showers near Lakewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Covedale to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 248.7 miles (400.3 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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?
Worthington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.1 miles from Covedale and 123.7 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 220.2 miles (354.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.5 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 8:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.53 one way or $65.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Covedale and Chance Rain Showers near Lakewood.
Stop Ideas Near Worthington
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 Worthington.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Covedale and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 220.21 mi (354.39 km).
#1 Covedale
Census-designated place in Hamilton County, Ohio
| Population | 6,447 |
| Coordinates | 39.1211700, -84.6063300 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| 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: 400 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 06m |
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 | $32.53 | $65.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $37.24 | $74.49 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $42.06 | $84.11 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $37.79 | $75.58 |
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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