How far is Highland Heights, OH from Lakewood, OH?
The driving distance from Highland Heights, OH to Lakewood, OH is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Highland Heights and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Highland Heights and Lakewood.
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Start on the route
8 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Bishop Road
69 m · 13 sec · Bishop Road
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Turn left onto Highland Road
3.5 mi · 8 min · Highland Road
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Continue on Dille Road
1382 ft · 47 sec · Dille Road
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Continue on Nottingham Road
3156 ft · 2 min · Nottingham Road
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Continue on East 185th Street
1018 ft · 30 sec · East 185th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 90, SR 2 West: Downtown
1319 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lakeland Freeway
5.8 mi · 7 min · Lakeland Freeway
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Continue on Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
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Keep slight left to continue on Innerbelt
1.9 mi · 3 min · Innerbelt
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Keep slight left to continue on Innerbelt
1.7 mi · 2 min · Innerbelt
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East, I 71 South, SR 176 South
5.5 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Warren Road
1775 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto Lakewood Heights Boulevard
68 m · 8 sec · Lakewood Heights Boulevard
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Turn right onto Warren Road
1.4 km · 3 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 Highland Heights and Lakewood.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Lakeland Freeway
Merge slight left onto Lakeland Freeway
5.75 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Highland Heights 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 Highland Heights to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bratenahl is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Highland Heights and 11.2 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.06 one way or $6.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Highland Heights and Mostly Sunny near Lakewood.
Stop Ideas Near Bratenahl
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cleveland City Hall
Parma City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bratenahl.
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Alliance
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Highland Heights and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 17.24 mi (27.74 km).
#1 Highland Heights
City in Campbell County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 8,335 |
| Coordinates | 41.5520000, -81.4784500 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| 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: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.83 | $3.06 | $6.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $3.51 | $7.01 |
| Premium | $4.93 | $3.94 | $7.88 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $4.85 | $9.71 |
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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