How far is Lakewood, OH from Louisville, OH?
The driving distance from Lakewood, OH to Louisville, OH is about 71.3 miles (114.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Summit County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and Louisville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Louisville.
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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 left to continue on Troy Lee James Highway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Troy Lee James Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 77: Downtown, Akron
132 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 77 South: Akron
2653 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Willow Freeway
25 mi · 30 min · Willow Freeway
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Keep slight left
8.4 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left
2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right
18.2 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 62 East: Alliance
2656 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Malone Parkway Northwest
1.7 mi · 2 min · Malone Parkway Northwest
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Continue on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
1.3 km · 1 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
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Continue on Columbus Road Northeast
2112 ft · 42 sec · Columbus Road Northeast
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Continue on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
3.5 mi · 5 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
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Turn right onto California Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · California Avenue
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Chapel Street
37 m · 3 sec · South Chapel Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Chapel Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and Louisville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Willow Freeway
Merge slight left onto Willow Freeway
25 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Lakewood and Chance Rain Showers near Louisville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Louisville?
The road trip is about 71.3 miles (114.7 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?
Fairlawn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.7 miles from Lakewood and 35.7 miles from Louisville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 $9.30 one way or $18.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lakewood and Chance Rain Showers near Louisville.
Stop Ideas Near Fairlawn
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fairlawn.
Cleveland Lakefront station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Louisville. Straight-line distance: 52.62 mi (84.69 km).
#1 Lakewood
A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
| Population | 49,350 |
| Coordinates | 41.4819900, -81.7981900 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Louisville
City in Stark County, Ohio
| Population | 9,126 |
| Coordinates | 40.8372800, -81.2595500 |
| Altitude | 348 |
| Country | United States |
End: Louisville (-81.25955, 40.83728)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 115 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $9.30 | $18.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $10.65 | $21.29 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $12.02 | $24.05 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $10.80 | $21.61 |
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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