How far is East Liverpool, OH from Lakewood, OH?

Fastest route

The distance between East Liverpool, Ohio (43920) and Lakewood, Ohio is approximately 112 miles (180 kilometers). The fastest route, considering current traffic conditions, is via OH-11 N and I-80 W. The estimated travel time is 1 hour and 47 minutes.

Directions

  1. Start by heading west toward Broadway St.
  2. Turn left onto Broadway St.
  3. Turn right onto Jackson St.
  4. Turn left to merge onto OH-39 W/US-30 W toward US-11.
  5. Continue on US-30 W.
  6. Take exit 41A for I-80 W/Cleveland.
  7. Take the exit to stay on I-80 W (toll road).
  8. Take exit 187 to merge onto I-480 W/OH-14 W toward Cleveland.
  9. Keep left and merge onto I-271 N/I-480 W.
  10. Keep right at the fork to continue on I-480 W, following signs for Airport/Rockside Rd/Cleveland.
  11. Keep left to stay on I-480 W.
  12. Keep right at the fork to stay on I-480 W.
  13. Use the right two lanes to take exit 17A-B for OH-176 toward OH-17/Cleveland/Brookpark Road.
  14. Keep left to continue on Exit 17A, following signs for OH-176 N.
  15. Use any lane to take the I-90 W/I-490 E exit.
  16. Take exit 165A toward Warren Rd.
  17. Take Warren Rd to Franklin Blvd in Lakewood.
  18. Merge onto Lakewood Heights Blvd.
  19. Turn right onto Warren Rd.
  20. Pass by Enterprise Rent-A-Car on the right.
  21. Turn right onto Franklin Blvd.

Tips & Suggestions

  • 🚗 It's advisable to check for real-time traffic updates before starting your journey.
  • ⛽ Make sure to fuel up your vehicle before the trip.
  • 📱 Consider using a navigation app or GPS device to help you navigate the route.
  • 🍴 Pack some snacks or plan a meal stop along the way to keep yourself refreshed.
  • 🛣️ Stay alert and follow traffic rules and regulations during the drive.
  • 📞 Keep emergency contact numbers handy in case of any unforeseen circumstances.
  • 🚧 Be prepared for road construction or detours along the route.
  • 🚘 Take breaks when needed to stretch your legs and avoid fatigue during the long drive.
  • 🌇 Enjoy the scenic views and landmarks you may come across during the journey.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
113.88 mi
01h 52m
Flight
87.2 mi
140.34 km direct

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

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.2 mi
Kilometers
140.34 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.88 mi
Kilometers
183.28 km
Drive Time
01h 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 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakewood
Sun, Apr 19, 1:30 AM EDT
Return by in East Liverpool
Sun, Apr 19, 3:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Liverpool
2026-04-18T23:37
Arrive Lakewood
Sun, Apr 19, 1:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Liverpool
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
Braceville
OH

Township in Trumbull County, Ohio

From East Liverpool
56.6 mi
00h 56m
To Lakewood
57.3 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Liverpool and Lakewood.

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway Street

    111 m · 9 sec · Broadway Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 6th Street

    538 ft · 15 sec · East 6th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Dresden Avenue

    833 ft · 19 sec · Dresden Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Webber Way

    1122 ft · 30 sec · Webber Way

  5. 5

    Turn left

    51 m · 4 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1153 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    104 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto River Lake Highway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · River Lake Highway

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    33.6 mi · 37 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Cleveland

    3111 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 76 East

    2550 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Cleveland

    2349 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    31.1 mi · 33 min · Ohio Turnpike

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

    25.2 mi · 27 min · Ohio Turnpike

  16. 16

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward West 150th Street

    1754 ft · 45 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West 150th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West 150th Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Warren Road

    2.2 mi · 6 min · Warren Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Franklin Boulevard

    139 m · 11 sec · Franklin Boulevard

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Franklin Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Liverpool 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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
56.3 mi · 49%
River Lake Highway
38.9 mi · 34%
I 71
8.15 mi · 7%
I 80 West
5.42 mi · 5%
Warren Road
2.23 mi · 2%
West 150th Street
1.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

River Lake Highway

Continue straight

33.6 mi · 00h 37m

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
01h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.7 mi
87.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Braceville
00h 56m from East Liverpool
Leave By
2:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving East Liverpool and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lakewood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Liverpool to Lakewood?

The road trip is about 113.9 miles (183.3 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

Braceville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.6 miles from East Liverpool and 57.3 miles from Lakewood.

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

The direct path is about 87.2 miles (140.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 2:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.89 one way or $29.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around East Liverpool and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lakewood.

Stop Ideas Near Braceville

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

36 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

69 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

97 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Union Station

119 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Liverpool and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 87.2 mi (140.34 km).

East Liverpool

#1 East Liverpool

City in Ohio

Population10,498
Coordinates40.6186800, -80.5772900
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Lakewood

#2 Lakewood

A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population49,350
Coordinates41.4819900, -81.7981900
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Broadway Street (-80.577463, 40.618652)
End: Franklin Boulevard (-81.798193, 41.481844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 183 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.02 gal
15.21 L · about $14.89
Round trip
$29.79
8.04 gal · 30.42 L
Estimated CO2
35.7 kg one way
Round trip: 71.5 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $14.89 $29.79
Mid-grade $4.24 $17.05 $34.11
Premium $4.79 $19.26 $38.51
Diesel $4.30 $17.30 $34.60

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between East Liverpool and Lakewood. The current time is 23:37:29.

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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.