How far is Lakewood, OH from Fort McKinley, OH?
The driving distance from Lakewood, OH to Fort McKinley, OH is about 208.8 miles (336 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 173.5 miles (279.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 57m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and Fort McKinley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Fort McKinley.
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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
129.2 mi · 2 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton
1692 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton
1491 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway
1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway
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Keep slight right
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight right onto West Freeway
61.1 mi · 1 hr 6 min · West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Dayton, Toledo
1475 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Dayton
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Hara Arena
1177 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto Needmore Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Needmore Road
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Turn straight onto Shoup Mill Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Shoup Mill Road
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Continue on Turner Road
2188 ft · 45 sec · Turner Road
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Turn left onto Philadelphia Drive
1 mi · 2 min · Philadelphia Drive
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Turn right onto West Siebenthaler Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · West Siebenthaler Avenue
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Continue on Free Pike
132 m · 14 sec · Free Pike
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Turn left
52 m · 17 sec
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Turn left
25 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and Fort McKinley.
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
129 mi · 02h 20m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lakewood and Sunny near Fort McKinley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Fort McKinley?
The road trip is about 208.8 miles (336 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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?
Marengo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.3 miles from Lakewood and 104.5 miles from Fort McKinley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 173.5 miles (279.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.31 one way or $54.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lakewood and Sunny near Fort McKinley.
Stop Ideas Near Marengo
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 Marengo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Fort McKinley. Straight-line distance: 173.53 mi (279.27 km).
#1 Lakewood
A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
| Population | 49,350 |
| Coordinates | 41.4819900, -81.7981900 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort McKinley
Unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Ohio
| Population | 3,989 |
| Coordinates | 39.7975600, -84.2535500 |
| Altitude | 280 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort McKinley (-84.25355, 39.79756)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 336 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 36m |
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 | $27.31 | $54.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $31.26 | $62.53 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $35.30 | $70.60 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $31.72 | $63.44 |
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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