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

The driving distance from East Union, OH to Lakewood, OH is about 151.5 miles (243.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.2 miles (193.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
151.5 mi
02h 24m
Flight
120.25 mi
193.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.25 mi
Kilometers
193.53 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.5 mi
Kilometers
243.81 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakewood
Sat, Apr 18, 12:08 PM EDT
Return by in East Union
Sat, Apr 18, 2:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Union
2026-04-18T09:44
Arrive Lakewood
Sat, Apr 18, 12:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Union
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Beach City
OH

Human settlement in Stark County, Ohio, United States of America

From East Union
76.7 mi
01h 12m
To Lakewood
74.8 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph S
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 Union and Lakewood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Doshie Road

    64 m · 11 sec · Doshie Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Woodsfield Road

    8 mi · 12 min · Woodsfield Road

  3. 3

    Continue on McConnelsville Road

    1942 ft · 40 sec · McConnelsville Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 77 North

    837 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    62.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon

    1543 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Wooster Avenue

    3.2 mi · 4 min · South Wooster Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left

    22.1 mi · 25 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    5.7 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Burbank Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Burbank Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Burbank Road

    35 m · 1 sec · Burbank Road

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Burbank Road

    848 ft · 12 sec · Burbank Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    37 m · 2 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    77 m · 3 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Burbank Road

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Burbank Road

  16. 16

    Continue on N Front Street

    2168 ft · 30 sec · N Front Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Avon Lake Road

    2505 ft · 56 sec · Avon Lake Road

  18. 18

    Take the exit right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    1743 ft · 23 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    16.2 mi · 17 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    19.8 mi · 22 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward West 150th Street

    1754 ft · 45 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West 150th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West 150th Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Warren Road

    2.2 mi · 6 min · Warren Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Franklin Boulevard

    139 m · 11 sec · Franklin Boulevard

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Franklin Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Union 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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77 North
62.4 mi · 41%
I 71 North
36.4 mi · 24%
Burbank Road
10.4 mi · 7%
South Wooster Avenue
8.9 mi · 6%
Woodsfield Road
8.01 mi · 5%
Warren Road
2.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 77 North

Merge slight left

62.2 mi · 01h 07m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.3 mi
120.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beach City
01h 12m from East Union
Leave By
1:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving East Union 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 Union to Lakewood?

The road trip is about 151.5 miles (243.8 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?

Beach City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.7 miles from East Union and 74.8 miles from Lakewood.

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

The direct path is about 120.2 miles (193.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.3 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 1:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.82 one way or $39.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Beach City

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

51 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

91 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

95 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Union and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 120.25 mi (193.53 km).

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#1 East Union

Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America

Population6,978
Coordinates39.7678500, -81.4006700
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Lakewood

#2 Lakewood

A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population49,350
Coordinates41.4819900, -81.7981900
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Doshie Road (-81.400652, 39.767819)
End: Franklin Boulevard (-81.798193, 41.481844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 244 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.35 gal
20.24 L · about $19.82
Round trip
$39.64
10.7 gal · 40.48 L
Estimated CO2
47.5 kg one way
Round trip: 95.1 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $19.82 $39.64
Mid-grade $4.24 $22.69 $45.39
Premium $4.79 $25.63 $51.25
Diesel $4.30 $23.03 $46.05

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between East Union and Lakewood. The current time is 09:44:16.

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.