How far is Lakewood, OH from Lafayette, OH?

The driving distance from Lakewood, OH to Lafayette, OH is about 157.8 miles (253.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136 miles (218.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
157.77 mi
03h 00m
Flight
135.95 mi
218.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.95 mi
Kilometers
218.79 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.77 mi
Kilometers
253.91 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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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 03h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lafayette
Sun, Apr 19, 12:45 PM EDT
Return by in Lakewood
Sun, Apr 19, 3:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakewood
2026-04-19T09:45
Arrive Lafayette
Sun, Apr 19, 12:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:30 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bellville
OH

Town in Ohio

From Lakewood
78.9 mi
01h 30m
To Lafayette
78.9 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 20 mph W
Destination
54°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 21 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    129.2 mi · 2 hr 20 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway

    1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto West Freeway

    16 mi · 18 min · West Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 42: London, Plain City

    1967 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto London – Delaware Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · London – Delaware Road

  15. 15

    Turn slight right

    1371 ft · 54 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto National Pike

    1113 ft · 18 sec · National Pike

  17. 17

    Continue on Cumberland Street

    752 ft · 20 sec · Cumberland Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Street

    15 m · 1 sec · West Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 154th Street
131 mi · 83%
West Freeway
16 mi · 10%
Northeast Freeway
4.75 mi · 3%
Warren Road
2.23 mi · 1%
London – Delaware Road
1.73 mi · 1%
West 150th Street
0.85 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West 154th Street

Keep slight right

129 mi · 02h 20m

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
03h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.8 mi
136 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bellville
01h 30m from Lakewood
Leave By
12:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Lakewood and Chance Rain Showers near Lafayette.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 157.8 miles (253.9 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?

Bellville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.9 miles from Lakewood and 78.9 miles from Lafayette.

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

The direct path is about 136 miles (218.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 12:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.64 one way or $41.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lakewood and Chance Rain Showers near Lafayette.

Stop Ideas Near Bellville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

84 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Elyria

90 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

93 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 135.95 mi (218.79 km).

Lakewood

#1 Lakewood

A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

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

#2 Lafayette

Village in Ohio, United States

Population5,927
Coordinates39.9375600, -83.4065900
Altitude308
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakewood (-81.79819, 41.48199)
End: Lafayette (-83.40659, 39.93756)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 254 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.57 gal
21.07 L · about $20.64
Round trip
$41.27
11.14 gal · 42.14 L
Estimated CO2
49.5 kg one way
Round trip: 99 kg / 218 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $20.64 $41.27
Mid-grade $4.24 $23.63 $47.26
Premium $4.79 $26.68 $53.36
Diesel $4.30 $23.97 $47.95

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakewood and Lafayette. The current time is 09:45:50.

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.