How far is Kent, OH from Lakewood, OH?
The driving distance from Kent, OH to Lakewood, OH is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kent and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kent and Lakewood.
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Start on East Main Street
681 ft · 22 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Gougler Avenue
1602 ft · 55 sec · Gougler Avenue
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Turn slight right onto North Mantua Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Mantua Street
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Continue on State Route 43
5 mi · 10 min · State Route 43
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Turn left onto Cleveland East Liverpool Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Cleveland East Liverpool Road
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Continue straight
11.4 mi · 13 min
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Continue on Outerbelt East Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt South Freeway
7.1 mi · 9 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
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Keep slight left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Outerbelt South Freeway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 176, SR 17: Cleveland, Brookpark Road
2575 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 176 North, I 77 North Alternate: Cleveland
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Jennings Freeway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Jennings Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West, I 490 East
2574 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Toledo
2200 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight right
5 mi · 6 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 Kent and Lakewood.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Cleveland East Liverpool Road
Continue straight
11.4 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Kent 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 Kent to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Bedford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.4 miles from Kent and 21.5 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.63 one way or $11.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Kent and Mostly Sunny near Lakewood.
Stop Ideas Near Bedford
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 Bedford.
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Alliance
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kent and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 32.2 mi (51.82 km).
#1 Kent
City in Portage County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 29,319 |
| Coordinates | 41.1536700, -81.3578900 |
| 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: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $5.63 | $11.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $6.45 | $12.90 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $7.28 | $14.56 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $6.54 | $13.08 |
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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