How far is Lakewood, OH from Howard, OH?

The driving distance from Lakewood, OH to Howard, OH is about 96.1 miles (154.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.2 miles (127.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m 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
96.04 mi
02h 04m
Flight
79.19 mi
127.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.19 mi
Kilometers
127.45 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.04 mi
Kilometers
154.56 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Howard
Mon, May 18, 3:57 PM EDT
Return by in Lakewood
Mon, May 18, 6:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakewood
2026-05-18T13:53
Arrive Howard
Mon, May 18, 3:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:22 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
Deer Creek
OH

Township in Madison County, Ohio

From Lakewood
48 mi
01h 02m
To Howard
48 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph S
Destination
87°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    35.3 mi · 39 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 83: Wooster, Lodi

    1126 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Avon Lake Road

    3104 ft · 1 min · Avon Lake Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Front Street

    2168 ft · 30 sec · Front Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Burbank Road

    9 mi · 10 min · Burbank Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Burbank Road

    30 m · 1 sec · Burbank Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Burbank Road

    829 ft · 12 sec · Burbank Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Burbank Road

    41 m · 2 sec · Burbank Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Burbank Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Burbank Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Dix Expressway

    156 m · 9 sec · Dix Expressway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Friendsville Road

    977 ft · 20 sec · Friendsville Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Burbank Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Burbank Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Quinby Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Quinby Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Bowman Street

    668 ft · 24 sec · West Bowman Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Grant Street

    2457 ft · 1 min · North Grant Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Liberty Street

    810 ft · 23 sec · West Liberty Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South Columbus Road

    13.5 mi · 16 min · South Columbus Road

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North Union Street

    902 ft · 16 sec · North Union Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    816 ft · 18 sec · East Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto South Market Street

    8.3 mi · 10 min · South Market Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Danville-Jelloway Road

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Danville-Jelloway Road

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Danville-Jelloway Road

    1226 ft · 25 sec · Danville-Jelloway Road

  30. 30

    Continue on North Market Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Market Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Millersburg Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Millersburg Road

  32. 32

    Turn right

    51 m · 5 sec

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    143 m · 15 sec · Bridge Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Coshocton Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Coshocton Road

  35. 35

    Turn left

    82 m · 20 sec

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
36 steps
22 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 154th Street
36.6 mi · 38%
South Columbus Road
19 mi · 20%
Burbank Road
12.1 mi · 13%
South Market Street
8.35 mi · 9%
Danville-Jelloway Road
6.88 mi · 7%
Millersburg Road
2.93 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

West 154th Street

Keep slight right

35.3 mi · 00h 39m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
79.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Deer Creek
01h 02m from Lakewood
Leave By
2:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lakewood and Sunny near Howard.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 96.1 miles (154.6 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?

Deer Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48 miles from Lakewood and 48 miles from Howard.

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

The direct path is about 79.2 miles (127.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 2:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.56 one way or $25.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lakewood and Sunny near Howard.

Stop Ideas Near Deer Creek

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

59 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

72 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

75 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Sandusky

92 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Howard. Straight-line distance: 79.19 mi (127.45 km).

Lakewood

#1 Lakewood

A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

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

#2 Howard

Township in Knox County, Ohio

Population6,023
Coordinates40.4075600, -82.3268200
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakewood (-81.79819, 41.48199)
End: Howard (-82.32682, 40.40756)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 155 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.39 gal
12.83 L · about $12.56
Round trip
$25.12
6.78 gal · 25.66 L
Estimated CO2
30.1 kg one way
Round trip: 60.3 kg / 133 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $12.56 $25.12
Mid-grade $4.24 $14.38 $28.76
Premium $4.79 $16.24 $32.48
Diesel $4.30 $14.59 $29.18

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakewood and Howard. The current time is 13:53:24.

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.