How far is Lakewood, OH from Ashtabula, OH?
The driving distance from Lakewood, OH to Ashtabula, OH is about 66.7 miles (107.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.4 miles (94 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.
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Halfway Point
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Village in Lake County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and Ashtabula.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Ashtabula.
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Start on Franklin Boulevard
139 m · 18 sec · Franklin Boulevard
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Turn left onto Warren Road
1.5 km · 3 min · Warren Road
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Turn left onto South Marginal Drive
92 m · 7 sec · South Marginal Drive
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 90 East: Cleveland
1253 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Freeway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Northwest Freeway
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Keep slight right
4.6 mi · 7 min
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Merge slight right onto Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
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Continue on Lakeland Freeway
8.8 mi · 11 min · Lakeland Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Euclid Spur
3.8 mi · 5 min · Euclid Spur
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Continue on I 90
34 mi · 37 min · I 90
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 45: Ashtabula
1620 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto State Route 45
1173 ft · 26 sec · State Route 45
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Continue on Center Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Center Road
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Turn right onto North Ridge Road West
1.9 mi · 3 min · North Ridge Road West
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Continue on West Prospect Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · West Prospect Road
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Turn slight right onto Center Street
1044 ft · 46 sec · Center Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Center Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and Ashtabula.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 90
Continue on I 90
34 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lakewood and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Ashtabula.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Ashtabula?
The road trip is about 66.7 miles (107.4 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?
Kirtland Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.3 miles from Lakewood and 33.4 miles from Ashtabula.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.4 miles (94 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 3:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.71 one way or $17.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lakewood and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Ashtabula.
Stop Ideas Near Kirtland Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
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Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Ashtabula. Straight-line distance: 58.38 mi (93.96 km).
#1 Lakewood
A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
| Population | 49,350 |
| Coordinates | 41.4819900, -81.7981900 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ashtabula
Town in Ohio
| Population | 17,917 |
| Coordinates | 41.8650500, -80.7898100 |
| Altitude | 205 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ashtabula (-80.78981, 41.86505)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 107 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $8.71 | $17.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $9.97 | $19.94 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $11.26 | $22.51 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $10.11 | $20.23 |
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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