How far is Lakewood, OH from Cheviot, OH?

The driving distance from Lakewood, OH to Cheviot, OH is about 246.1 miles (396 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 218.6 miles (351.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 28m 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
246.04 mi
04h 44m
Flight
218.6 mi
351.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
218.6 mi
Kilometers
351.81 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
246.04 mi
Kilometers
395.97 km
Drive Time
04h 44m

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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 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cheviot
Wed, Apr 15, 6:23 AM EDT
Return by in Lakewood
Wed, Apr 15, 11:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakewood
2026-04-15T01:39
Arrive Cheviot
Wed, Apr 15, 6:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 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
7:32 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
Westerville
OH

City in Ohio

From Lakewood
123 mi
02h 22m
To Cheviot
123.1 mi
02h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    92.8 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 126: Ronald Reagan Highway

    845 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit left toward I 75 South: Cincinnati

    2457 ft · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Mill Creek Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West, US 52 West, US 27 North: Indianapolis

    2761 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West, US 52 West: Indianapolis

    781 ft · 19 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Expressway

    1 mi · 1 min · Northwest Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Montana Avenue

    1305 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Montana Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Montana Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Harrison Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Harrison Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Lovell Avenue

    20 m · 3 sec · Lovell Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lovell Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 154th Street
226 mi · 92%
Mill Creek Expressway
5.47 mi · 2%
Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway
5.38 mi · 2%
Montana Avenue
2.27 mi · 1%
Warren Road
2.23 mi · 1%
Harrison Avenue
1.06 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 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.5 mi
218.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westerville
02h 22m from Lakewood
Leave By
7:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lakewood and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cheviot.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 246.1 miles (396 km) and usually takes 04h 44m 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?

Westerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123 miles from Lakewood and 123.1 miles from Cheviot.

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

The direct path is about 218.6 miles (351.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 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 7:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.16 one way or $64.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lakewood and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cheviot.

Stop Ideas Near Westerville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

19 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Cheviot. Straight-line distance: 218.6 mi (351.81 km).

Lakewood

#1 Lakewood

A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

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

#2 Cheviot

City in United States of America

Population8,180
Coordinates39.1570000, -84.6132800
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakewood (-81.79819, 41.48199)
End: Cheviot (-84.61328, 39.157)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 396 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.68 gal
32.87 L · about $32.16
Round trip
$64.32
17.36 gal · 65.74 L
Estimated CO2
77.1 kg one way
Round trip: 154.3 kg / 340 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $32.16 $64.32
Mid-grade $4.24 $36.82 $73.64
Premium $4.79 $41.58 $83.15
Diesel $4.30 $37.36 $74.72

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakewood and Cheviot. The current time is 01:39:38.

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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.