How far is Lakewood, OH from Hilliard, OH?

The driving distance from Lakewood, OH to Hilliard, OH is about 139.6 miles (224.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.8 miles (197.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
139.58 mi
02h 41m
Flight
122.81 mi
197.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.81 mi
Kilometers
197.65 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.58 mi
Kilometers
224.64 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hilliard
Sat, May 2, 2:45 AM EDT
Return by in Lakewood
Sat, May 2, 5:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakewood
2026-05-02T00:04
Arrive Hilliard
Sat, May 2, 2:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:08 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
Lucas
OH

Village in Richland County, Ohio

From Lakewood
69.8 mi
01h 20m
To Hilliard
69.8 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph NW
Destination
55°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    119.7 mi · 2 hr 9 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 West

    1.4 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    12.3 mi · 14 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Cemetery Road, Fishinger Boulevard

    2176 ft · 57 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Cemetery Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Cemetery Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Norwich Street

    1853 ft · 1 min · Norwich Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Columbia Street

    77 m · 9 sec · Columbia Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Columbia Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 154th Street
121 mi · 87%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
12.3 mi · 9%
Warren Road
2.23 mi · 2%
Cemetery Road
1.84 mi · 1%
I 270 West
0.88 mi · 1%
West 150th Street
0.85 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West 154th Street

Keep slight right

120 mi · 02h 09m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
122.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lucas
01h 20m from Lakewood
Leave By
1:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lakewood and Mostly Sunny near Hilliard.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 139.6 miles (224.6 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

Lucas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.8 miles from Lakewood and 69.8 miles from Hilliard.

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

The direct path is about 122.8 miles (197.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 1:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.27 one way or $36.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lakewood and Mostly Sunny near Hilliard.

Stop Ideas Near Lucas

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

79 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

86 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
BUS

Columbus, OH

96 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

107 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Hilliard. Straight-line distance: 122.81 mi (197.65 km).

Lakewood

#1 Lakewood

A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

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

#2 Hilliard

City in Ohio

Population36,797
Coordinates40.0334000, -83.1582500
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakewood (-81.79819, 41.48199)
End: Hilliard (-83.15825, 40.0334)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 225 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.93 gal
18.65 L · about $18.27
Round trip
$36.53
9.86 gal · 37.3 L
Estimated CO2
43.8 kg one way
Round trip: 87.6 kg / 193 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $18.27 $36.53
Mid-grade $4.24 $20.91 $41.83
Premium $4.79 $23.61 $47.23
Diesel $4.30 $21.22 $42.44

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakewood and Hilliard. The current time is 00:04:29.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.