How far is Lakewood, OH from Defiance, OH?
The driving distance from Lakewood, OH to Defiance, OH is about 153.4 miles (246.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.3 miles (214.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m 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 02h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Sandusky County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and Defiance.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Defiance.
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Start on Franklin Boulevard
613 ft · 18 sec · Franklin Boulevard
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Turn left onto Hilliard Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Hilliard Road
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Turn left onto McKinley Avenue
1148 ft · 37 sec · McKinley Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 90 West: Toledo
1845 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Freeway
19 mi · 23 min · Northwest Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike Connector
84.6 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Ohio Turnpike Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20: Maumee, Toledo
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right
1018 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto Reynolds Road
2419 ft · 45 sec · Reynolds Road
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Continue on Conant Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Conant Street
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Turn right onto Anthony Wayne Trail
43.4 mi · 48 min · Anthony Wayne Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 66: Defiance, Archbold
1133 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto North Clinton Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Clinton Street
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Turn left onto West 2nd Street
1934 ft · 42 sec · West 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Auglaize Street
8 m · 1 sec · Auglaize Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Auglaize Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and Defiance.
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 Connector
Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike Connector
84.6 mi · 01h 31m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Lakewood and Partly Sunny near Defiance.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Defiance?
The road trip is about 153.4 miles (246.9 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?
Lindsey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.6 miles from Lakewood and 76.9 miles from Defiance.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.3 miles (214.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 12:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.04 one way or $40.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lakewood and Partly Sunny near Defiance.
Stop Ideas Near Lindsey
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 Lindsey.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Sandusky
Elyria
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Defiance. Straight-line distance: 133.28 mi (214.5 km).
#1 Lakewood
A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
| Population | 49,350 |
| Coordinates | 41.4819900, -81.7981900 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Defiance
City in and the county seat of Defiance County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 16,482 |
| Coordinates | 41.2844900, -84.3557800 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
End: Defiance (-84.35578, 41.28449)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 247 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $20.04 | $40.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $22.95 | $45.90 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $25.91 | $51.83 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $23.28 | $46.57 |
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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