How far is Delphos, OH from Lakewood, OH?

The driving distance from Delphos, OH to Lakewood, OH is about 175.4 miles (282.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.4 miles (224.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
175.4 mi
02h 46m
Flight
139.46 mi
224.44 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.46 mi
Kilometers
224.44 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.4 mi
Kilometers
282.28 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakewood
Sun, May 3, 3:46 PM EDT
Return by in Delphos
Sun, May 3, 6:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Delphos
2026-05-03T13:00
Arrive Lakewood
Sun, May 3, 3:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Delphos
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Galion
OH

City in Crawford County, Ohio, United States

From Delphos
87.7 mi
01h 23m
To Lakewood
87.7 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
35°F
Overnight

Areas Of Frost

Starts
Sun, May 3 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    37 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 2nd Street

    549 ft · 20 sec · West 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1244 ft · 31 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East 5th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East 5th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    2917 ft · 59 sec · Lincoln Highway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1897 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    59.4 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    46.4 mi · 52 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    43.3 mi · 46 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    19.8 mi · 22 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward West 150th Street

    1754 ft · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West 150th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West 150th Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Warren Road

    2.2 mi · 6 min · Warren Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Franklin Boulevard

    139 m · 11 sec · Franklin Boulevard

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Franklin Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Delphos 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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lincoln Highway
107 mi · 61%
I 71 North
63.9 mi · 36%
Warren Road
2.23 mi · 1%
West 150th Street
1.37 mi · 1%
East 5th Street
1.04 mi · 1%
North Main Street
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

Lincoln Highway

Merge slight left

59.4 mi · 01h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36 mi
139.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Galion
01h 23m from Delphos
Leave By
12:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost leaving Delphos 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 Delphos to Lakewood?

The road trip is about 175.4 miles (282.3 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?

Galion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.7 miles from Delphos and 87.7 miles from Lakewood.

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

The direct path is about 139.4 miles (224.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 36 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 12:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.93 one way or $45.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost around Delphos and Mostly Sunny near Lakewood.

Stop Ideas Near Galion

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Galion, 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 Galion.

RAIL

Sandusky

79 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
BUS

Columbus, OH

88 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Elyria

92 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

119 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Delphos and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 139.46 mi (224.44 km).

Delphos

#1 Delphos

City in Ohio

Population6,895
Coordinates40.8433800, -84.3416200
Altitude236
CountryUnited States
Lakewood

#2 Lakewood

A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population49,350
Coordinates41.4819900, -81.7981900
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: (-84.341682, 40.84338)
End: Franklin Boulevard (-81.798193, 41.481844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 282 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.19 gal
23.43 L · about $22.93
Round trip
$45.87
12.38 gal · 46.86 L
Estimated CO2
55 kg one way
Round trip: 110 kg / 243 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $22.93 $45.87
Mid-grade $4.24 $26.26 $52.52
Premium $4.79 $29.65 $59.30
Diesel $4.30 $26.64 $53.28

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Delphos and Lakewood. The current time is 13:00:25.

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.