How far is Lakewood, OH from Cortland, OH?
The driving distance from Lakewood, OH to Cortland, OH is about 75.4 miles (121.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56.5 miles (91 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Portage County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and Cortland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Cortland.
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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
6.1 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80: Youngstown, Toledo, Ohio Turnpike
2391 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Youngstown
2464 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
46.9 mi · 50 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 5
2003 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight right
587 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight
867 ft · 26 sec
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Continue straight
11.3 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 5: Cortland
971 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 5: Elm Road, Cortland
4 mi · 7 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mecca Street
832 ft · 19 sec · Mecca Street
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Turn right onto South High Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South High Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North High Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and Cortland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ohio Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
46.9 mi · 00h 50m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Lakewood and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cortland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Cortland?
The road trip is about 75.4 miles (121.4 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?
Streetsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.7 miles from Lakewood and 37.8 miles from Cortland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56.5 miles (91 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 3:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.86 one way or $19.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Lakewood and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cortland.
Stop Ideas Near Streetsboro
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 Streetsboro.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Cortland. Straight-line distance: 56.58 mi (91.05 km).
#1 Lakewood
A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
| Population | 49,350 |
| Coordinates | 41.4819900, -81.7981900 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cortland
City in Ohio
| Population | 6,741 |
| Coordinates | 41.3303300, -80.7253600 |
| Altitude | 312 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cortland (-80.72536, 41.33033)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 121 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $9.86 | $19.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $11.28 | $22.57 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $12.74 | $25.48 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $11.45 | $22.90 |
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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