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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Quick Snapshot
Road
126.37 mi
02h 38m
Flight
106.34 mi
171.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.34 mi
Kilometers
171.14 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.37 mi
Kilometers
203.38 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Heath
Thu, Apr 23, 1:33 AM EDT
Return by in Lakewood
Thu, Apr 23, 4:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakewood
2026-04-22T22:54
Arrive Heath
Thu, Apr 23, 1:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:12 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
Mifflin
OH

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

From Lakewood
63.2 mi
01h 19m
To Heath
63.2 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W

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.

  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

    69.9 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 13: Bellville, Mansfield

    2565 ft · 57 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    23.3 mi · 28 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Chestnut Street

    642 ft · 26 sec · West Chestnut Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Mulberry Street

    1728 ft · 38 sec · North Mulberry Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Phillips Drive

    115 m · 5 sec · Phillips Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1339 ft · 20 sec · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Newark Road

    10.1 mi · 16 min · Newark Road

  15. 15

    Continue on North Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Mount Vernon Road

    12.4 mi · 18 min · Mount Vernon Road

  17. 17

    Take the exit right toward SR 16 West, SR 79 South: Columbus

    1130 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right

    130 m · 5 sec

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 79 South: Heath, 11th Street

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Dorsey Mill Road

    1047 ft · 51 sec · West Dorsey Mill Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South 30th Street

    26 m · 4 sec · South 30th Street

  22. 22

    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.

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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 154th Street
71.1 mi · 56%
Mount Vernon Road
12.4 mi · 10%
Newark Road
10.1 mi · 8%
SR 79 South
3.53 mi · 3%
Warren Road
2.23 mi · 2%
North Main Street
1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.1 mi
106.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mifflin
01h 19m from Lakewood
Leave By
1:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Elyria

70 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

80 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

99 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
BUS

Columbus, OH

105 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Heath. Straight-line distance: 106.34 mi (171.14 km).

Lakewood

#1 Lakewood

A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

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

#2 Heath

City in Ohio, USA

Population10,489
Coordinates40.0228400, -82.4446000
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakewood (-81.79819, 41.48199)
End: Heath (-82.4446, 40.02284)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 203 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.46 gal
16.88 L · about $16.52
Round trip
$33.05
8.92 gal · 33.76 L
Estimated CO2
39.6 kg one way
Round trip: 79.3 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakewood and Heath. The current time is 22:54:31.

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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.