How far is Lakewood, OH from Belpre, OH?

The driving distance from Lakewood, OH to Belpre, OH is about 178.6 miles (287.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 153 miles (246.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
178.68 mi
03h 33m
Flight
153.02 mi
246.26 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.02 mi
Kilometers
246.26 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.68 mi
Kilometers
287.55 km
Drive Time
03h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belpre
Sat, Apr 11, 3:15 PM EDT
Return by in Lakewood
Sat, Apr 11, 6:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakewood
2026-04-11T11:41
Arrive Belpre
Sat, Apr 11, 3:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lakewood
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Stone Creek
OH

Village in the United States

From Lakewood
89.4 mi
01h 46m
To Belpre
89.3 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Franklin Boulevard

    2380 ft · 1 min · Franklin Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bunts Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Bunts Road

  3. 3

    Continue on West 140th Street

    621 ft · 21 sec · West 140th Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 90 East: Cleveland

    1241 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Freeway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Northwest Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Troy Lee James Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Troy Lee James Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 77: Downtown, Akron

    132 m · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 77 South: Akron

    2653 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Willow Freeway

    25 mi · 30 min · Willow Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on State Route 21

    28.7 mi · 35 min · State Route 21

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    9.8 mi · 16 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit right

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    91.8 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Downtown Parkersburg

    1835 ft · 45 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Corridor D

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Corridor D

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 14: Downtown

    1411 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    1.1 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Continue on Parkersburg–Belpre Bridge

    2899 ft · 51 sec · Parkersburg–Belpre Bridge

  20. 20

    Continue on Washington Boulevard

    1110 ft · 33 sec · Washington Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    154 m · 26 sec · Maple Street

  22. 22

    Turn right

    51 m · 14 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right

    7 m · 2 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 21
130 mi · 73%
Willow Freeway
25 mi · 14%
Northwest Freeway
4.51 mi · 3%
Corridor D
3.1 mi · 2%
Troy Lee James Highway
1.87 mi · 1%
Bunts Road
0.76 mi
Longest Stretch

State Route 21

Keep slight left

91.8 mi · 01h 38m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.6 mi
153 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stone Creek
01h 46m from Lakewood
Leave By
9:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lakewood and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Belpre.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 178.6 miles (287.5 km) and usually takes 03h 33m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Stone Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.4 miles from Lakewood and 89.3 miles from Belpre.

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

The direct path is about 153 miles (246.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.38 one way or $46.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lakewood and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Belpre.

Stop Ideas Near Stone Creek

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Stone Creek and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Washington Town Hall
Scenic stop 5.6 mi away

Port Washington Town Hall

Port Washington , OH
Port Washington, OH 43837
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 6.9 mi away

Gnadenhutten Village Hall

Gnadenhutten , OH
141 S Walnut St, Gnadenhutten, OH 44629
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Stone Creek.

RAIL

Alliance

70 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

117 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Belpre. Straight-line distance: 153.02 mi (246.26 km).

Lakewood

#1 Lakewood

A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

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

#2 Belpre

City in Washington County, Ohio

Population3,759
Coordinates39.2739600, -81.5729000
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakewood (-81.79819, 41.48199)
End: Belpre (-81.5729, 39.27396)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 288 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.31 gal
23.87 L · about $23.38
Round trip
$46.76
12.62 gal · 47.74 L
Estimated CO2
56.1 kg one way
Round trip: 112.2 kg / 247 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $23.38 $46.76
Mid-grade $4.24 $26.77 $53.53
Premium $4.79 $30.22 $60.45
Diesel $4.30 $27.16 $54.32

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakewood and Belpre. The current time is 11:41:53.

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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.