How far is Lakewood, OH from Howland Center, OH?

The driving distance from Lakewood, OH to Howland Center, OH is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.9 miles (91.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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
72.11 mi
01h 34m
Flight
56.87 mi
91.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.87 mi
Kilometers
91.53 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.11 mi
Kilometers
116.05 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Howland Center
Thu, Apr 23, 5:25 AM EDT
Return by in Lakewood
Thu, Apr 23, 6:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakewood
2026-04-23T03:51
Arrive Howland Center
Thu, Apr 23, 5:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:22 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
Streetsboro
OH

City in Portage County, Ohio, United States

From Lakewood
36 mi
00h 47m
To Howland Center
36.1 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Howland Center.

  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

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80: Youngstown, Toledo, Ohio Turnpike

    2391 ft · 58 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Youngstown

    2464 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    46.9 mi · 50 min · Ohio Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 5

    2003 ft · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    587 ft · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    867 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    152 m · 12 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    657 ft · 16 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto West Market Street

    3.2 mi · 7 min · West Market Street

  18. 18

    Continue on West Market Street

    4.5 mi · 7 min · West Market Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Niles Cortland Road Northeast

    1.5 km · 2 min · Niles Cortland Road Northeast

  20. 20

    Turn left

    75 m · 11 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Anderson Avenue Northeast

    129 m · 24 sec · Anderson Avenue Northeast

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Cranbrook Avenue Northeast

    102 m · 15 sec · Cranbrook Avenue Northeast

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Venice Heights Drive Northeast

    632 ft · 28 sec · Venice Heights Drive Northeast

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Venice Heights Drive Northeast

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
46.9 mi · 65%
West Market Street
7.7 mi · 11%
West 154th Street
7.43 mi · 10%
SR 5
4.6 mi · 6%
Warren Road
2.23 mi · 3%
Niles Cortland Road Northeast
0.94 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

46.9 mi · 00h 50m

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
01h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
56.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Streetsboro
00h 47m from Lakewood
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lakewood and Mostly Sunny near Howland Center.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Howland Center?

The road trip is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Streetsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36 miles from Lakewood and 36.1 miles from Howland Center.

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

The direct path is about 56.9 miles (91.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.41 one way or $18.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Streetsboro

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

41 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

42 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

64 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

117 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Howland Center. Straight-line distance: 56.87 mi (91.53 km).

Lakewood

#1 Lakewood

A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population49,350
Coordinates41.4819900, -81.7981900
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Howland Center

#2 Howland Center

Census-designated place in Trumbull County, Ohio

Population6,351
Coordinates41.2511700, -80.7453600
Altitude272
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakewood (-81.79819, 41.48199)
End: Howland Center (-80.74536, 41.25117)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.54 gal
9.63 L · about $9.41
Round trip
$18.82
5.08 gal · 19.26 L
Estimated CO2
22.6 kg one way
Round trip: 45.1 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $9.41 $18.82
Mid-grade $4.24 $10.77 $21.55
Premium $4.79 $12.17 $24.33
Diesel $4.30 $10.93 $21.86

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 Howland Center. The current time is 03:51:44.

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.