How far is Lakewood, OH from Heath, OH?
The driving distance from Lakewood, OH to Heath, OH is about 126.4 miles (203.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.3 miles (171.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.
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.
Human settlement in Ashland County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and Heath.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Heath.
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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
69.9 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 13: Bellville, Mansfield
2565 ft · 57 sec
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Turn left
23.3 mi · 28 min
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Turn left onto West Chestnut Street
642 ft · 26 sec · West Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto North Mulberry Street
1728 ft · 38 sec · North Mulberry Street
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Turn left onto Phillips Drive
115 m · 5 sec · Phillips Drive
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1339 ft · 20 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Newark Road
10.1 mi · 16 min · Newark Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Mount Vernon Road
12.4 mi · 18 min · Mount Vernon Road
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Take the exit right toward SR 16 West, SR 79 South: Columbus
1130 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight right
130 m · 5 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 79 South: Heath, 11th Street
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto West Dorsey Mill Road
1047 ft · 51 sec · West Dorsey Mill Road
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Turn left onto South 30th Street
26 m · 4 sec · South 30th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 30th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and Heath.
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
69.9 mi · 01h 16m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Lakewood and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Heath.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Heath?
The road trip is about 126.4 miles (203.4 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?
Mifflin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.2 miles from Lakewood and 63.2 miles from Heath.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.3 miles (171.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 1:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.52 one way or $33.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Lakewood and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Heath.
Stop Ideas Near Mifflin
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 Mifflin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Heath. Straight-line distance: 106.34 mi (171.14 km).
#1 Lakewood
A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
| Population | 49,350 |
| Coordinates | 41.4819900, -81.7981900 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Heath
City in Ohio, USA
| Population | 10,489 |
| Coordinates | 40.0228400, -82.4446000 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
End: Heath (-82.4446, 40.02284)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 203 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
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 | $16.52 | $33.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $18.92 | $37.84 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $21.36 | $42.73 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $19.20 | $38.39 |
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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