How far is Lakewood, OH from Lebanon, OH?

The driving distance from Lakewood, OH to Lebanon, OH is about 160.7 miles (258.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.4 miles (213.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
160.71 mi
03h 26m
Flight
132.39 mi
213.06 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.39 mi
Kilometers
213.06 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.71 mi
Kilometers
258.63 km
Drive Time
03h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lebanon
Sun, Apr 19, 5:07 AM EDT
Return by in Lakewood
Sun, Apr 19, 8:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakewood
2026-04-19T01:40
Arrive Lebanon
Sun, Apr 19, 5:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lakewood
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Dover
OH

City in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, United States

From Lakewood
80.4 mi
01h 43m
To Lebanon
80.3 mi
01h 43m

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
60°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Franklin Boulevard

    139 m · 18 sec · Franklin Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Warren Road

    1.5 km · 3 min · Warren Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Marginal Drive

    92 m · 7 sec · South Marginal Drive

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 90 East: Cleveland

    1253 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Freeway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Northwest Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Troy Lee James Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Troy Lee James Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 77: Downtown, Akron

    132 m · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 77 South: Akron

    2653 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Willow Freeway

    25 mi · 30 min · Willow Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on State Route 21

    28.7 mi · 35 min · State Route 21

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    9.8 mi · 16 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit right

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    55.9 mi · 1 hr

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 78: Caldwell, Woodsfield

    2128 ft · 55 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto McConnelsville Road

    3045 ft · 55 sec · McConnelsville Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Woodsfield Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Woodsfield Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Frostyville Road

    13.5 mi · 24 min · Frostyville Road

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Harriettsville Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Harriettsville Road

  20. 20

    Turn right

    4.2 mi · 7 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto County Road 15

    1.1 km · 2 min · County Road 15

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Township Highway 340

    52 m · 8 sec · Township Highway 340

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Township Highway 340

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 21
94.2 mi · 59%
Willow Freeway
25 mi · 16%
Frostyville Road
13.5 mi · 8%
Northwest Freeway
4.84 mi · 3%
Harriettsville Road
2.42 mi · 2%
Troy Lee James Highway
1.87 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Route 21

Keep slight left

55.9 mi · 01h 00m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.3 mi
132.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dover
01h 43m from Lakewood
Leave By
10:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 160.7 miles (258.6 km) and usually takes 03h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Dover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.4 miles from Lakewood and 80.3 miles from Lebanon.

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

The direct path is about 132.4 miles (213.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.01 one way or $42.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Dover

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Dover and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Washington Town Hall
Scenic stop 13.2 mi away

Port Washington Town Hall

Port Washington , OH
Port Washington, OH 43837
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11.4 mi away

Gnadenhutten Village Hall

Gnadenhutten , OH
141 S Walnut St, Gnadenhutten, OH 44629
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dover.

RAIL

Alliance

55 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

108 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

111 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Lebanon. Straight-line distance: 132.39 mi (213.06 km).

Lakewood

#1 Lakewood

A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

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

#2 Lebanon

City in southwestern Ohio, United States

Population20,761
Coordinates39.6078500, -81.2731700
Altitude326
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakewood (-81.79819, 41.48199)
End: Lebanon (-81.27317, 39.60785)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 259 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.67 gal
21.47 L · about $21.01
Round trip
$42.01
11.34 gal · 42.94 L
Estimated CO2
50.4 kg one way
Round trip: 100.8 kg / 222 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $21.01 $42.01
Mid-grade $4.24 $24.05 $48.10
Premium $4.79 $27.16 $54.32
Diesel $4.30 $24.40 $48.81

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 Lebanon. The current time is 01:40:58.

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.