How far is Lakewood, OH from Cleves, OH?
The driving distance from Lakewood, OH to Cleves, OH is about 254.3 miles (409.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 223.3 miles (359.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 40m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 50m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Nobles County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and Cleves.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Cleves.
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Start on Franklin Boulevard
139 m · 18 sec · Franklin Boulevard
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Turn left onto Warren Road
2.2 mi · 6 min · Warren Road
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Continue on West 150th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West 150th Street
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Turn right onto West 154th Street
149 m · 27 sec · West 154th Street
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Take the ramp left
1498 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 58 sec
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Keep slight right
132.3 mi · 2 hr 24 min
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Keep slight right
89.2 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275 West
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway
21.2 mi · 25 min · Circle Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 128: Cleves, Hamilton
1672 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto Hamilton Cleves Pike
5.1 mi · 9 min · Hamilton Cleves Pike
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Turn left onto Cincinnati Louisville Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Cincinnati Louisville Road
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Turn left onto West State Road
99 m · 10 sec · West State Road
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Turn right onto South Miami Avenue
61 m · 5 sec · South Miami Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Miami Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and Cleves.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Lakewood and Sunny near Cleves.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Cleves?
The road trip is about 254.3 miles (409.3 km) and usually takes 04h 50m 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?
Worthington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.1 miles from Lakewood and 127.3 miles from Cleves.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 223.3 miles (359.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 7:20 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.23 one way or $66.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lakewood and Sunny near Cleves.
Stop Ideas Near Worthington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Worthington.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Cleves. Straight-line distance: 223.28 mi (359.33 km).
#1 Lakewood
A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
| Population | 49,350 |
| Coordinates | 41.4819900, -81.7981900 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cleves
Human settlement
| Population | 3,363 |
| Coordinates | 39.1617200, -84.7491200 |
| Altitude | 151 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cleves (-84.74912, 39.16172)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 409 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 10m |
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 | $33.23 | $66.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $38.05 | $76.10 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $42.97 | $85.93 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $38.61 | $77.21 |
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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