How far is Jerome, OH from Lakewood, OH?

The driving distance from Jerome, OH to Lakewood, OH is about 133.9 miles (215.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.9 miles (186.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
133.93 mi
02h 17m
Flight
115.97 mi
186.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.97 mi
Kilometers
186.63 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.93 mi
Kilometers
215.54 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakewood
Thu, Apr 16, 4:58 PM EDT
Return by in Jerome
Thu, Apr 16, 7:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jerome
2026-04-16T14:41
Arrive Lakewood
Thu, Apr 16, 4:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jerome
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
Mifflin
OH

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

From Jerome
66.9 mi
01h 08m
To Lakewood
67 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 20 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jerome Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Jerome Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    9.8 mi · 13 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right

    1312 ft · 36 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on East William Street

    1.3 km · 58 sec · East William Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Sunbury Road

  6. 6

    Continue on State Route 37 East

    5.9 mi · 8 min · State Route 37 East

  7. 7

    Take the exit left

    1628 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    89.5 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    19.8 mi · 22 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward West 150th Street

    1754 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West 150th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West 150th Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Warren Road

    2.2 mi · 6 min · Warren Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Franklin Boulevard

    139 m · 11 sec · Franklin Boulevard

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Franklin Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jerome 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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 37 East
115 mi · 86%
Jerome Road
3.11 mi · 2%
Warren Road
2.23 mi · 2%
West 150th Street
1.37 mi · 1%
Sunbury Road
0.91 mi · 1%
East William Street
0.82 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Route 37 East

Merge slight left

89.5 mi · 01h 36m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18 mi
115.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mifflin
01h 08m from Jerome
Leave By
1:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Jerome 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 Jerome to Lakewood?

The road trip is about 133.9 miles (215.5 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?

Mifflin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.9 miles from Jerome and 67 miles from Lakewood.

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

The direct path is about 115.9 miles (186.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 1:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.52 one way or $35.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Jerome and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lakewood.

Stop Ideas Near Mifflin

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

70 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

80 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

99 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
BUS

Columbus, OH

105 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jerome and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 115.97 mi (186.63 km).

Jerome

#1 Jerome

Township in Union County, Ohio

Population6,006
Coordinates40.1664500, -83.1757500
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Lakewood

#2 Lakewood

A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population49,350
Coordinates41.4819900, -81.7981900
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Jerome Road (-83.175772, 40.166448)
End: Franklin Boulevard (-81.798193, 41.481844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 216 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.73 gal
17.89 L · about $17.52
Round trip
$35.05
9.46 gal · 35.78 L
Estimated CO2
42 kg one way
Round trip: 84.1 kg / 185 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $17.52 $35.05
Mid-grade $4.24 $20.06 $40.13
Premium $4.79 $22.66 $45.31
Diesel $4.30 $20.36 $40.72

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Jerome and Lakewood. The current time is 14:41:47.

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.