How far is Lakewood, OH from Lincoln Heights, OH?

The driving distance from Lakewood, OH to Lincoln Heights, OH is about 236.4 miles (380.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 208.8 miles (336 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 55m 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
236.39 mi
04h 27m
Flight
208.76 mi
335.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
208.76 mi
Kilometers
335.97 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
236.39 mi
Kilometers
380.44 km
Drive Time
04h 27m

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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 04h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lincoln Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 9:06 AM EDT
Return by in Lakewood
Sun, Apr 19, 1:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakewood
2026-04-19T04:38
Arrive Lincoln Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 9:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:04 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
Galena
OH

Village in Delaware County, Ohio, United States

From Lakewood
118.1 mi
02h 13m
To Lincoln Heights
118.2 mi
02h 13m

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
58°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Lincoln Heights.

  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

    132.3 mi · 2 hr 24 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    89.2 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275 West

    1.4 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway

    5 mi · 6 min · Circle Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Cincinnati

    2351 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Cincinnati

    713 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Mill Creek Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Shepherd Lane, Reading, Lincoln Heights

    1721 ft · 48 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Shepherd Lane

    146 m · 17 sec · Shepherd Lane

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Mangham Drive

    57 m · 10 sec · Mangham Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Schumard Avenue

    820 ft · 37 sec · Schumard Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Magee Avenue

    651 ft · 29 sec · Magee Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Magee Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 154th Street
223 mi · 94%
Circle Freeway
4.95 mi · 2%
Mill Creek Expressway
3.37 mi · 1%
Warren Road
2.23 mi · 1%
West 150th Street
0.85 mi
I 275 West
0.85 mi
Longest Stretch

West 154th Street

Keep slight right

132 mi · 02h 24m

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
04h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.6 mi
208.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Galena
02h 13m from Lakewood
Leave By
8:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Lakewood and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lincoln Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Lincoln Heights?

The road trip is about 236.4 miles (380.4 km) and usually takes 04h 27m 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?

Galena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.1 miles from Lakewood and 118.2 miles from Lincoln Heights.

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

The direct path is about 208.8 miles (336 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.6 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 8:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.90 one way or $61.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lakewood and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lincoln Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Galena

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

30 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Lincoln Heights. Straight-line distance: 208.76 mi (335.97 km).

Lakewood

#1 Lakewood

A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population49,350
Coordinates41.4819900, -81.7981900
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Lincoln Heights

#2 Lincoln Heights

City in the United States of America

Population3,354
Coordinates39.2389500, -84.4555000
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakewood (-81.79819, 41.48199)
End: Lincoln Heights (-84.4555, 39.23895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 380 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.34 gal
31.58 L · about $30.90
Round trip
$61.80
16.68 gal · 63.16 L
Estimated CO2
74.1 kg one way
Round trip: 148.2 kg / 327 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $30.90 $61.80
Mid-grade $4.24 $35.38 $70.76
Premium $4.79 $39.95 $79.90
Diesel $4.30 $35.90 $71.79

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 Lincoln Heights. The current time is 04:38:34.

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.