How far is Delta, OH from Lakewood, OH?
The driving distance from Delta, OH to Lakewood, OH is about 123.7 miles (199 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.3 miles (184 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.
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.
Village in Erie County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Delta and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Delta and Lakewood.
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Start on Pelton Drive
24 m · 5 sec · Pelton Drive
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Turn right onto Main Street
2874 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on US Route 20A
9.9 mi · 15 min · US Route 20A
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Take the ramp left
2311 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight right
1947 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
89.1 mi · 1 hr 35 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 Delta 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
89.1 mi · 01h 35m
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 Rain Showers leaving Delta 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 Delta to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 123.7 miles (199 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?
Castalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.8 miles from Delta and 61.9 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.3 miles (184 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 2:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.15 one way or $32.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Delta and Mostly Sunny near Lakewood.
Stop Ideas Near Castalia
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 Castalia.
Sandusky
Elyria
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Cleveland Lakefront station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Delta and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 114.33 mi (184 km).
#1 Delta
City in Fulton County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 3,085 |
| Coordinates | 41.5736600, -84.0052200 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| 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: 199 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $16.15 | $32.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $18.50 | $36.99 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $20.88 | $41.77 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $18.77 | $37.53 |
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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