How far is Lakewood, OH from Guilford, OH?
The driving distance from Lakewood, OH to Guilford, OH is about 80.2 miles (129.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68 miles (109.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Portage County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and Guilford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Guilford.
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Start on Franklin Boulevard
139 m · 18 sec · Franklin Boulevard
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Turn left onto Warren Road
1.5 km · 3 min · Warren Road
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Turn left onto South Marginal Drive
92 m · 7 sec · South Marginal Drive
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 90 East: Cleveland
1253 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Freeway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Northwest Freeway
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Keep slight right
872 ft · 11 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South, SR 176 South, I 77 South Alternate: Columbus
2821 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 176 South: Parma
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Jennings Freeway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Jennings Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 480, I 77 Alternate South: Youngstown, Toledo
822 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 480 East: Youngstown
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
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Keep slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Outerbelt South Freeway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt South Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Outerbelt East Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway
1418 ft · 20 sec · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Continue on Outerbelt East Freeway
12.5 mi · 15 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Continue on Ravenna
23.5 mi · 36 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Deerfield Township Square
129 m · 10 sec · State Route 14
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Exit the rotary onto State Route 14
3.4 mi · 5 min · State Route 14
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Continue on Cleveland East Liverpool Road
8.3 mi · 12 min · Cleveland East Liverpool Road
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Continue on Benton Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Benton Road
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Turn right
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Depot Road
5.8 mi · 14 min · Depot Road
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Turn right onto Baker Road
2514 ft · 2 min · Baker Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Baker Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and Guilford.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Ravenna
Continue on Ravenna
23.5 mi · 00h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lakewood and Chance Rain Showers near Guilford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Guilford?
The road trip is about 80.2 miles (129.1 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?
Sugar Bush Knolls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40 miles from Lakewood and 40.1 miles from Guilford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68 miles (109.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 2:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.84 one way or $21.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lakewood and Chance Rain Showers near Guilford.
Stop Ideas Near Sugar Bush Knolls
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 Sugar Bush Knolls.
Alliance
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Guilford. Straight-line distance: 68.02 mi (109.47 km).
#1 Lakewood
A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
| Population | 49,350 |
| Coordinates | 41.4819900, -81.7981900 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Guilford
Township in Medina County, Ohio
| Population | 3,390 |
| Coordinates | 40.7917300, -80.8661900 |
| Altitude | 342 |
| Country | United States |
End: Guilford (-80.86619, 40.79173)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 129 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $3.83 | $10.84 | $21.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $12.40 | $24.81 |
| Premium | $4.93 | $13.94 | $27.89 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $17.17 | $34.34 |
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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