How far is Lakewood, OH from Cross Creek, OH?

The driving distance from Lakewood, OH to Cross Creek, OH is about 141.8 miles (228.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.5 miles (198.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m 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
141.81 mi
02h 42m
Flight
123.52 mi
198.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.52 mi
Kilometers
198.78 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.81 mi
Kilometers
228.22 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cross Creek
Sun, Apr 19, 2:32 AM EDT
Return by in Lakewood
Sun, Apr 19, 5:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakewood
2026-04-18T23:50
Arrive Cross Creek
Sun, Apr 19, 2:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:04 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
Lucas
OH

Village in Richland County, Ohio

From Lakewood
70.9 mi
01h 21m
To Cross Creek
70.9 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph S
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Cross Creek.

  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

    119.7 mi · 2 hr 9 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 West

    1.4 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    14.6 mi · 17 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Roberts Road

    1362 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    100 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Roberts Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Roberts Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Walcutt Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Walcutt Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Crockett Drive

    1000 ft · 36 sec · Crockett Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Alma Street

    45 m · 5 sec · Alma Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Alma Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 154th Street
121 mi · 85%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
14.6 mi · 10%
Warren Road
2.23 mi · 2%
Roberts Road
1.3 mi · 1%
I 270 West
0.88 mi · 1%
West 150th Street
0.85 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West 154th Street

Keep slight right

120 mi · 02h 09m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.3 mi
123.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lucas
01h 21m from Lakewood
Leave By
1:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Lakewood and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cross Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Cross Creek?

The road trip is about 141.8 miles (228.2 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

Lucas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.9 miles from Lakewood and 70.9 miles from Cross Creek.

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

The direct path is about 123.5 miles (198.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 1:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.53 one way or $37.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Lakewood and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cross Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Lucas

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

79 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

86 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
BUS

Columbus, OH

96 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

107 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Cross Creek. Straight-line distance: 123.52 mi (198.78 km).

Lakewood

#1 Lakewood

A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population49,350
Coordinates41.4819900, -81.7981900
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Cross Creek

#2 Cross Creek

Township in Jefferson County, Ohio

Population7,712
Coordinates40.0136800, -83.1442500
Altitude280
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakewood (-81.79819, 41.48199)
End: Cross Creek (-83.14425, 40.01368)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 228 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5 gal
18.94 L · about $18.53
Round trip
$37.05
10 gal · 37.88 L
Estimated CO2
44.4 kg one way
Round trip: 88.9 kg / 196 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $18.53 $37.05
Mid-grade $4.24 $21.21 $42.42
Premium $4.79 $23.95 $47.90
Diesel $4.30 $21.52 $43.04

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakewood and Cross Creek. The current time is 23:50:25.

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.