How far is Lakewood, OH from Alliance, OH?

The driving distance from Lakewood, OH to Alliance, OH is about 64.9 miles (104.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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
64.87 mi
01h 32m
Flight
53.18 mi
85.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.18 mi
Kilometers
85.58 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.87 mi
Kilometers
104.4 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alliance
Sat, May 16, 11:07 PM EDT
Return by in Lakewood
Sun, May 17, 12:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakewood
2026-05-16T21:35
Arrive Alliance
Sat, May 16, 11:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lakewood
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
Hudson
OH

City in Ohio

From Lakewood
32.4 mi
00h 46m
To Alliance
32.4 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph S
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Franklin Boulevard

    139 m · 18 sec · Franklin Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Warren Road

    1.5 km · 3 min · Warren Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Marginal Drive

    92 m · 7 sec · South Marginal Drive

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 90 East: Cleveland

    1253 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Freeway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Northwest Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    872 ft · 11 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South, SR 176 South, I 77 South Alternate: Columbus

    2821 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 176 South: Parma

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Jennings Freeway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Jennings Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 480, I 77 Alternate South: Youngstown, Toledo

    822 ft · 20 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 480 East: Youngstown

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Outerbelt South Freeway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt South Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt East Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    1418 ft · 20 sec · Outerbelt East Freeway

  18. 18

    Continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    12.5 mi · 15 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  19. 19

    Continue on Ravenna

    16.4 mi · 26 min

  20. 20

    Turn right

    7 mi · 10 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    5.2 mi · 8 min

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto North Union Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Union Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Summit Street

    7 m · 1 sec · West Summit Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Summit Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and Alliance.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
24 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
5 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ravenna
21.6 mi · 33%
Outerbelt East Freeway
13.8 mi · 21%
Outerbelt South Freeway
9.78 mi · 15%
Northwest Freeway
5.01 mi · 8%
Jennings Freeway
2.34 mi · 4%
I 480 East
1.56 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Ravenna

Continue on Ravenna

16.4 mi · 00h 26m

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
01h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
53.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hudson
00h 46m from Lakewood
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Lakewood and Showers And Thunderstorms near Alliance.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 64.9 miles (104.4 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

Hudson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.4 miles from Lakewood and 32.4 miles from Alliance.

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

The direct path is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 3:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.48 one way or $16.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hudson

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

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

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

36 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

46 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

57 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

109 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Alliance. Straight-line distance: 53.18 mi (85.58 km).

Lakewood

#1 Lakewood

A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population49,350
Coordinates41.4819900, -81.7981900
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Alliance

#2 Alliance

City in Stark and Mahoning counties in the U.

Population21,376
Coordinates40.9153400, -81.1059300
Altitude353
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakewood (-81.79819, 41.48199)
End: Alliance (-81.10593, 40.91534)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.29 gal
8.67 L · about $8.48
Round trip
$16.97
4.58 gal · 17.34 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.7 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $8.48 $16.97
Mid-grade $4.24 $9.71 $19.43
Premium $4.79 $10.97 $21.94
Diesel $4.30 $9.86 $19.71

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 · May 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakewood and Alliance. The current time is 21:35:10.

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.