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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
208.77 mi
03h 58m
Flight
173.53 mi
279.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.53 mi
Kilometers
279.27 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
208.77 mi
Kilometers
335.99 km
Drive Time
03h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort McKinley
Sat, Apr 11, 3:38 PM EDT
Return by in Lakewood
Sat, Apr 11, 7:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakewood
2026-04-11T11:39
Arrive Fort McKinley
Sat, Apr 11, 3:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:02 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
Marengo
OH

Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America

From Lakewood
104.3 mi
01h 59m
To Fort McKinley
104.5 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph E

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.

  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

    129.2 mi · 2 hr 20 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway

    1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto West Freeway

    61.1 mi · 1 hr 6 min · West Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Dayton, Toledo

    1475 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Dayton

    1.4 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Hara Arena

    1177 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Needmore Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Needmore Road

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Shoup Mill Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Shoup Mill Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Turner Road

    2188 ft · 45 sec · Turner Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Philadelphia Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · Philadelphia Drive

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Siebenthaler Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Siebenthaler Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Free Pike

    132 m · 14 sec · Free Pike

  23. 23

    Turn left

    52 m · 17 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left

    25 m · 6 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 154th Street
131 mi · 63%
West Freeway
61.1 mi · 29%
Northeast Freeway
4.75 mi · 2%
I 75 South
3.45 mi · 2%
Warren Road
2.23 mi · 1%
Needmore Road
1.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.3 mi
173.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marengo
01h 59m from Lakewood
Leave By
9:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

52 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

116 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Fort McKinley. Straight-line distance: 173.53 mi (279.27 km).

Lakewood

#1 Lakewood

A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

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

Unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Ohio

Population3,989
Coordinates39.7975600, -84.2535500
Altitude280
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakewood (-81.79819, 41.48199)
End: Fort McKinley (-84.25355, 39.79756)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 336 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
7.37 gal
27.89 L · about $27.31
Round trip
$54.61
14.74 gal · 55.78 L
Estimated CO2
65.5 kg one way
Round trip: 131 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakewood and Fort McKinley. The current time is 11:39:49.

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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.