How far is Lakewood, OH from Gratis, OH?
The driving distance from Lakewood, OH to Gratis, OH is about 228.2 miles (367.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 191.3 miles (307.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 58m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 29m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Delaware County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and Gratis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Gratis.
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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
54.2 mi · 58 min · West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 4, SR 235: Dayton, New Carlisle
1730 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 4, SR 235 South: Dayton
12.8 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 35 East, US 35 West, SR 4 South: Xenia, Eaton
155 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 35 West, SR 4 South: Eaton
1911 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 4 South: Germantown Street
791 ft · 25 sec
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Turn left onto Germantown Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · Germantown Street
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Continue on Germantown Pike
1.6 km · 1 min · Germantown Pike
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Continue on Germantown Street
5.6 mi · 8 min · Germantown Street
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Continue on Dayton Germantown Pike
2.3 mi · 3 min · Dayton Germantown Pike
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Continue straight
2858 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right onto East Market Street
9.5 mi · 17 min · East Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West South Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and Gratis.
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 Gratis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Gratis?
The road trip is about 228.2 miles (367.2 km) and usually takes 04h 29m 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?
Berkshire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114 miles from Lakewood and 114.1 miles from Gratis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 191.3 miles (307.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.9 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 8:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.83 one way or $59.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lakewood and Sunny near Gratis.
Stop Ideas Near Berkshire
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 Berkshire.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Gratis. Straight-line distance: 191.23 mi (307.76 km).
#1 Lakewood
A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
| Population | 49,350 |
| Coordinates | 41.4819900, -81.7981900 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gratis
Township in Preble County, Ohio
| Population | 847 |
| Coordinates | 39.6478300, -84.5271700 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gratis (-84.52717, 39.64783)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 367 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 50m |
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 | $29.83 | $59.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $34.15 | $68.30 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $38.56 | $77.12 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $34.65 | $69.29 |
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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