How far is Lakewood, OH from Bexley, OH?

The driving distance from Lakewood, OH to Bexley, OH is about 137.6 miles (221.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.4 miles (193.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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
137.6 mi
02h 38m
Flight
120.37 mi
193.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.37 mi
Kilometers
193.71 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.6 mi
Kilometers
221.44 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bexley
Sat, Apr 11, 2:18 PM EDT
Return by in Lakewood
Sat, Apr 11, 4:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakewood
2026-04-11T11:39
Arrive Bexley
Sat, Apr 11, 2:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:12 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
Mifflin
OH

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

From Lakewood
68.8 mi
01h 19m
To Bexley
68.8 mi
01h 19m

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
66°F
Saturday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Franklin Boulevard

    139 m · 18 sec · Franklin Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Warren Road

    2.2 mi · 6 min · Warren Road

  3. 3

    Continue on West 150th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 150th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West 154th Street

    149 m · 27 sec · West 154th Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1498 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 58 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    129.9 mi · 2 hr 21 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Spring Street

    2888 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Lester Drive

    583 ft · 27 sec · Lester Drive

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Long Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · East Long Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Monypenny Avenue

    132 m · 20 sec · Monypenny Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Broad Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Broad Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Drexel Circle

    41 m · 5 sec · Drexel Circle

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Drexel Circle

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 154th Street
131 mi · 95%
Warren Road
2.23 mi · 2%
East Long Street
1.68 mi · 1%
West 150th Street
0.85 mi · 1%
East Broad Street
0.78 mi · 1%
Downtown
0.55 mi
Longest Stretch

West 154th Street

Keep slight right

130 mi · 02h 21m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
120.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mifflin
01h 19m from Lakewood
Leave By
1:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lakewood and Sunny near Bexley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 137.6 miles (221.4 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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 68.8 miles from Lakewood and 68.8 miles from Bexley.

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

The direct path is about 120.4 miles (193.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 1:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.01 one way or $36.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lakewood and Sunny near Bexley.

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 Lakewood and Bexley. Straight-line distance: 120.37 mi (193.71 km).

Lakewood

#1 Lakewood

A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

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

#2 Bexley

City in Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America

Population13,751
Coordinates39.9689500, -82.9376800
Altitude241
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakewood (-81.79819, 41.48199)
End: Bexley (-82.93768, 39.96895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 221 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.86 gal
18.38 L · about $18.01
Round trip
$36.01
9.72 gal · 36.76 L
Estimated CO2
43.2 kg one way
Round trip: 86.4 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $18.01 $36.01
Mid-grade $4.24 $20.62 $41.23
Premium $4.79 $23.28 $46.56
Diesel $4.30 $20.92 $41.83

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 Bexley. The current time is 11:39:49.

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.