How far is Lakewood, OH from Forestville, OH?

The driving distance from Lakewood, OH to Forestville, OH is about 246.2 miles (396.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 213.7 miles (343.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 18m 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
246.16 mi
04h 39m
Flight
213.7 mi
343.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
213.7 mi
Kilometers
343.92 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
246.16 mi
Kilometers
396.16 km
Drive Time
04h 39m

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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 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Forestville
Wed, Apr 15, 6:20 AM EDT
Return by in Lakewood
Wed, Apr 15, 10:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakewood
2026-04-15T01:41
Arrive Forestville
Wed, Apr 15, 6:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 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
7:42 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 19m
To Forestville
123.2 mi
02h 19m

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
86°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    89.7 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275 East

    2144 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway

    16.3 mi · 19 min · Circle Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 125: Beechmont Avenue, Amelia

    2028 ft · 53 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Ohio Pike

    1.1 km · 1 min · Ohio Pike

  13. 13

    Continue on Beechmont Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Beechmont Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Wolfangel Road

    778 ft · 23 sec · Wolfangel Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Bowen Street

    33 m · 5 sec · Bowen Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bowen Street

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 154th Street
223 mi · 91%
Circle Freeway
16.3 mi · 7%
Warren Road
2.23 mi · 1%
Beechmont Avenue
1.74 mi · 1%
West 150th Street
0.85 mi
Ohio Pike
0.69 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 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.5 mi
213.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westerville
02h 19m from Lakewood
Leave By
7:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 246.2 miles (396.2 km) and usually takes 04h 39m 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 123.2 miles from Forestville.

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

The direct path is about 213.7 miles (343.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.5 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 7:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.20 one way or $64.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.2 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 Forestville.

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 Forestville. Straight-line distance: 213.7 mi (343.92 km).

Lakewood

#1 Lakewood

A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population49,350
Coordinates41.4819900, -81.7981900
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
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#2 Forestville

Forestville is a place in Ohio, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0750600, -84.3449400
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakewood (-81.79819, 41.48199)
End: Forestville (-84.34494, 39.07506)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 396 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 12m
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 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.69 gal
32.88 L · about $32.20
Round trip
$64.39
17.38 gal · 65.76 L
Estimated CO2
77.2 kg one way
Round trip: 154.5 kg / 341 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $32.20 $64.39
Mid-grade $4.24 $36.86 $73.73
Premium $4.79 $41.63 $83.25
Diesel $4.30 $37.40 $74.80

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 Forestville. The current time is 01:41:13.

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.