How far is Hudson, OH from Lakewood, OH?
The driving distance from Hudson, OH to Lakewood, OH is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25 miles (40.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hudson and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hudson and Lakewood.
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Start on West Streetsboro Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · West Streetsboro Street
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Continue on East Streetsboro Road
718 ft · 18 sec · East Streetsboro Road
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Take the ramp right toward SR 8 North
2760 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway
1.5 km · 1 min · Akron Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80, Ohio Turnpike: Toledo, Youngstown
2585 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Toledo
2172 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
18.1 mi · 19 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cleveland, Columbus
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
7.1 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward West 150th Street
1754 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto West 150th Street
1 mi · 2 min · West 150th Street
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Continue on Warren Road
2.2 mi · 6 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 Hudson 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.
Ohio Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
18.1 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Hudson and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Lakewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hudson to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
North Royalton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Hudson and 16.8 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25 miles (40.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.48 one way or $8.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Hudson and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Lakewood.
Stop Ideas Near North Royalton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cleveland City Hall
Parma City Hall
Brunswick City Hall Recreation
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Royalton.
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Alliance
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hudson and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 24.96 mi (40.17 km).
#1 Hudson
City in Ohio
| Population | 22,179 |
| Coordinates | 41.2400600, -81.4406700 |
| Altitude | 325 |
| 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: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $3.71 | $4.48 | $8.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $5.13 | $10.27 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $5.80 | $11.59 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $5.21 | $10.42 |
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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