How far is Lakewood, OH from Groveport, OH?

The driving distance from Lakewood, OH to Groveport, OH is about 145 miles (233.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.5 miles (200.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
145 mi
02h 47m
Flight
124.54 mi
200.43 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.54 mi
Kilometers
200.43 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
145 mi
Kilometers
233.36 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Groveport
Mon, May 4, 9:55 PM EDT
Return by in Lakewood
Tue, May 5, 12:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakewood
2026-05-04T19:07
Arrive Groveport
Mon, May 4, 9:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lakewood
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Mansfield
OH

The most populous city in Richland County, Ohio.

From Lakewood
72.5 mi
01h 23m
To Groveport
72.5 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Monday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    131.2 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 70 East: Wheeling

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto East Freeway

    3 mi · 4 min · East Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 33 East: Lancaster

    1514 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on College Avenue

    1779 ft · 30 sec · College Avenue

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Southeast Expressway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Southeast Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 317: Hamilton Road

    1761 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Hamilton Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · South Hamilton Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Venture Place

    111 m · 18 sec · Venture Place

  16. 16

    Turn left

    122 m · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Venture Place

    129 m · 15 sec · Venture Place

  18. 18

    Turn left

    1199 ft · 27 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 154th Street
132 mi · 91%
Southeast Expressway
3.32 mi · 2%
East Freeway
3.04 mi · 2%
Warren Road
2.23 mi · 2%
South Hamilton Road
0.88 mi · 1%
West 150th Street
0.85 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West 154th Street

Keep slight right

131 mi · 02h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.5 mi
124.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mansfield
01h 23m from Lakewood
Leave By
12:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Lakewood and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Groveport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 145 miles (233.4 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Mansfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.5 miles from Lakewood and 72.5 miles from Groveport.

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

The direct path is about 124.5 miles (200.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.97 one way or $37.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Lakewood and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Groveport.

Stop Ideas Near Mansfield

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Elyria

77 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

78 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
BUS

Columbus, OH

98 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

108 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Groveport. Straight-line distance: 124.54 mi (200.43 km).

Lakewood

#1 Lakewood

A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population49,350
Coordinates41.4819900, -81.7981900
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Groveport

#2 Groveport

City in Ohio

Population5,618
Coordinates39.8784000, -82.8837900
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakewood (-81.79819, 41.48199)
End: Groveport (-82.88379, 39.8784)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 233 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.12 gal
19.37 L · about $18.97
Round trip
$37.94
10.24 gal · 38.74 L
Estimated CO2
45.5 kg one way
Round trip: 91 kg / 201 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $18.97 $37.94
Mid-grade $4.24 $21.72 $43.44
Premium $4.79 $24.52 $49.05
Diesel $4.30 $22.04 $44.07

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakewood and Groveport. The current time is 19:07:44.

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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.