How far is Lakewood, OH from Macedonia, OH?
The driving distance from Lakewood, OH to Macedonia, OH is about 256.3 miles (412.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 215.8 miles (347.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Franklin 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 Macedonia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Macedonia.
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Start on Franklin Boulevard
139 m · 18 sec · Franklin Boulevard
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Turn left onto Warren Road
2.2 mi · 6 min · Warren Road
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Continue on West 150th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West 150th Street
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Turn right onto West 154th Street
149 m · 27 sec · West 154th Street
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Take the ramp left
1498 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 58 sec
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Keep slight right
132.3 mi · 2 hr 24 min
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Keep slight right
89.2 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275 West
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway
14.4 mi · 17 min · Circle Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27, SR 126: Colerain Avenue
1417 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Colerain Avenue
5 mi · 7 min · Colerain Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 126, SR 128: Hamilton, Ross
1152 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto Hamilton Cleves Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Hamilton Cleves Road
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Turn right onto Cincinnati Brookville Road
27 m · 3 sec · Cincinnati Brookville Road
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Continue on Cincinnati Brookville Road
7 mi · 12 min · Cincinnati Brookville Road
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Turn slight left onto Okeana–Drewersburg Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Okeana–Drewersburg Road
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Continue on Okeana–Drewsburg Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Okeana–Drewsburg Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Okeana–Drewsburg Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and Macedonia.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Lakewood and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Macedonia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Macedonia?
The road trip is about 256.3 miles (412.5 km) and usually takes 04h 56m 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?
Riverlea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.1 miles from Lakewood and 128.3 miles from Macedonia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 215.8 miles (347.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.5 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 7:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.53 one way or $67.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Lakewood and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Macedonia.
Stop Ideas Near Riverlea
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 Riverlea.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Macedonia. Straight-line distance: 215.83 mi (347.34 km).
#1 Lakewood
A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
| Population | 49,350 |
| Coordinates | 41.4819900, -81.7981900 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Macedonia
City in Summit County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 12,029 |
| Coordinates | 39.3486700, -84.7957900 |
| Altitude | 267 |
| Country | United States |
End: Macedonia (-84.79579, 39.34867)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 413 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 11m |
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 | $33.53 | $67.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $38.39 | $76.78 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $43.35 | $86.70 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $38.95 | $77.90 |
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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