How far is Lakewood, OH from Blanchester, OH?

The driving distance from Lakewood, OH to Blanchester, OH is about 213.7 miles (343.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 190.1 miles (306 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 18m 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
213.71 mi
04h 09m
Flight
190.15 mi
306.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
190.15 mi
Kilometers
306.02 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
213.71 mi
Kilometers
343.93 km
Drive Time
04h 09m

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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 04h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blanchester
Sat, Apr 11, 3:51 PM EDT
Return by in Lakewood
Sat, Apr 11, 8:00 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 Blanchester
Sat, Apr 11, 3:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:42 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
Marengo
OH

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

From Lakewood
106.8 mi
02h 04m
To Blanchester
106.9 mi
02h 04m

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

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    132.3 mi · 2 hr 24 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    56.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 68: Wilmington

    1164 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    4.9 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North South Street

    11.1 mi · 18 min · North South Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Columbus Street

    621 ft · 16 sec · South Columbus Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1906 ft · 43 sec · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 154th Street
190 mi · 89%
North South Street
11.1 mi · 5%
Warren Road
2.23 mi · 1%
West 150th Street
0.85 mi
East Main Street
0.36 mi
US 68
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

West 154th Street

Keep slight right

132 mi · 02h 24m

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
04h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.6 mi
190.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marengo
02h 04m from Lakewood
Leave By
8:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lakewood and Sunny near Blanchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 213.7 miles (343.9 km) and usually takes 04h 09m 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?

Marengo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.8 miles from Lakewood and 106.9 miles from Blanchester.

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

The direct path is about 190.1 miles (306 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 8:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.94 one way or $55.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Marengo

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

52 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

116 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Blanchester. Straight-line distance: 190.15 mi (306.02 km).

Lakewood

#1 Lakewood

A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

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

#2 Blanchester

Village in the United States

Population4,256
Coordinates39.2931200, -83.9888200
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakewood (-81.79819, 41.48199)
End: Blanchester (-83.98882, 39.29312)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 344 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.54 gal
28.55 L · about $27.94
Round trip
$55.87
15.08 gal · 57.1 L
Estimated CO2
67 kg one way
Round trip: 134 kg / 295 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $27.94 $55.87
Mid-grade $4.24 $31.98 $63.97
Premium $4.79 $36.12 $72.23
Diesel $4.30 $32.45 $64.90

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 Blanchester. The current time is 11:41:54.

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.