How far is Lakewood, OH from Kent, OH?
The driving distance from Lakewood, OH to Kent, OH is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
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 Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and Kent.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Kent.
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Start on Franklin Boulevard
139 m · 18 sec · Franklin Boulevard
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Turn left onto Warren Road
1.5 km · 3 min · Warren Road
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Turn left onto South Marginal Drive
92 m · 7 sec · South Marginal Drive
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 90 East: Cleveland
1253 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Freeway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Northwest Freeway
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Keep slight right
872 ft · 11 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South, SR 176 South, I 77 South Alternate: Columbus
2821 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 176 South: Parma
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Jennings Freeway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Jennings Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 480, I 77 Alternate South: Youngstown, Toledo
822 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 480 East: Youngstown
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
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Keep slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Outerbelt South Freeway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt South Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Outerbelt East Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway
1418 ft · 20 sec · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Continue on Outerbelt East Freeway
12.5 mi · 15 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Continue on Ravenna
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto State Route 43
5 mi · 10 min · State Route 43
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Continue on North Mantua Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Mantua Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1295 ft · 40 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and Kent.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Outerbelt East Freeway
Continue on Outerbelt East Freeway
12.5 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lakewood and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Kent.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Kent?
The road trip is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Bedford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.6 miles from Lakewood and 21.6 miles from Kent.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 4:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.63 one way or $11.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lakewood and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Kent.
Stop Ideas Near Bedford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cleveland City Hall
Parma City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bedford.
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Alliance
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Kent. Straight-line distance: 32.2 mi (51.82 km).
#1 Lakewood
A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
| Population | 49,350 |
| Coordinates | 41.4819900, -81.7981900 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kent
City in Portage County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 29,319 |
| Coordinates | 41.1536700, -81.3578900 |
| Altitude | 325 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kent (-81.35789, 41.15367)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $5.63 | $11.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $6.45 | $12.90 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $7.28 | $14.56 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $6.54 | $13.08 |
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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