How far is Hocking, OH from Lakewood, OH?

The driving distance from Hocking, OH to Lakewood, OH is about 203.3 miles (327.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.1 miles (238.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
203.3 mi
03h 20m
Flight
148.13 mi
238.39 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.13 mi
Kilometers
238.39 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
203.3 mi
Kilometers
327.18 km
Drive Time
03h 20m

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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 03h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakewood
Tue, Jul 28, 12:39 AM EDT
Return by in Hocking
Tue, Jul 28, 3:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hocking
2026-07-27T21:18
Arrive Lakewood
Tue, Jul 28, 12:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hocking
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Marengo
OH

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

From Hocking
100.6 mi
01h 40m
To Lakewood
102.7 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jul 27 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
89°F
Today

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jul 27 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2.7 mi · 5 min

  2. 2

    Keep slight right

    2.2 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Turn sharp right onto Laurel Run Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Laurel Run Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Laurel Run Road

    4.1 mi · 10 min · Laurel Run Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Haydenville Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Haydenville Road

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    659 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1365 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Logan-Lancaster Road Southeast

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Logan-Lancaster Road Southeast

  10. 10

    Continue on Logan-Lancaster Road

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Logan-Lancaster Road

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Lancaster Bypass

    13.3 mi · 14 min · Lancaster Bypass

  12. 12

    Continue on Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest

  13. 13

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    8.5 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Southeast Expressway

    2200 ft · 31 sec · Southeast Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on College Avenue

    740 ft · 13 sec · College Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on College Avenue

    1624 ft · 28 sec · College Avenue

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Columbus

    1554 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · East Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, US 40: Cleveland, Broad Street

    1 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    2058 ft · 32 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    111.8 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    19.8 mi · 22 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward West 150th Street

    1754 ft · 45 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West 150th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West 150th Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Warren Road

    2.2 mi · 6 min · Warren Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Franklin Boulevard

    139 m · 11 sec · Franklin Boulevard

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Franklin Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hocking 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
27 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
133 mi · 65%
Haydenville Road
14.8 mi · 7%
Lancaster Bypass
13.3 mi · 7%
Southeast Expressway
8.87 mi · 4%
Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
7.82 mi · 4%
Laurel Run Road
4.77 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Keep slight left

112 mi · 02h 01m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.2 mi
148.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marengo
01h 40m from Hocking
Leave By
10:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Hocking and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Lakewood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hocking to Lakewood?

The road trip is about 203.3 miles (327.2 km) and usually takes 03h 20m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Marengo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.6 miles from Hocking and 102.7 miles from Lakewood.

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

The direct path is about 148.1 miles (238.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.56 one way or $53.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hocking and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Lakewood.

Stop Ideas Near Marengo

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

52 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

116 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hocking and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 148.13 mi (238.39 km).

Hocking

#1 Hocking

Township in Fairfield County, Ohio

Population4,702
Coordinates39.3678500, -82.2657100
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Lakewood

#2 Lakewood

A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population49,350
Coordinates41.4819900, -81.7981900
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: SR 56 (-82.265534, 39.367934)
End: Franklin Boulevard (-81.798193, 41.481844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 327 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.17 gal
27.16 L · about $26.56
Round trip
$53.13
14.34 gal · 54.32 L
Estimated CO2
63.7 kg one way
Round trip: 127.4 kg / 281 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $26.56 $53.13
Mid-grade $4.24 $30.42 $60.83
Premium $4.79 $34.34 $68.69
Diesel $4.30 $30.86 $61.72

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 · Jul 28, 2026

There is no time difference between Hocking and Lakewood. The current time is 21:18:12.

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.