How far is Lakewood, OH from Mad River, OH?
The driving distance from Lakewood, OH to Mad River, OH is about 181.1 miles (291.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 156.3 miles (251.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 17m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 38m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Morrow 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 Mad River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Mad River.
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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
108.4 mi · 1 hr 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 36, SR 37: Sunbury, Delaware
1921 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto State Route 37 East
5.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 37 East
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Continue on Sunbury Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Sunbury Road
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Continue on East William Street
2.4 mi · 3 min · East William Street
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Continue on Marysville Road
14.3 mi · 16 min · Marysville Road
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Take the exit slight right
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield
564 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield
31.5 mi · 38 min
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Turn straight onto Mitchell Boulevard
557 ft · 15 sec · Mitchell Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Belmont Avenue
1264 ft · 22 sec · North Belmont Avenue
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Turn right onto Lagonda Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Lagonda Avenue
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Turn right onto Warder Street
2064 ft · 35 sec · Warder Street
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Continue on East North Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · East North Street
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Turn left onto Bechtle Avenue
1458 ft · 33 sec · Bechtle Avenue
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Continue on Dayton Avenue
1969 ft · 39 sec · Dayton Avenue
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Continue on Dayton Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Dayton Road
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Continue on Dayton Springfield Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Dayton Springfield Road
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Turn right onto South Tecumseh Road
1.4 km · 3 min · South Tecumseh Road
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Continue on Wynn Road
1.1 km · 3 min · Wynn Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wynn Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and Mad River.
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
108 mi · 01h 57m
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 near Mad River.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Mad River?
The road trip is about 181.1 miles (291.4 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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?
Chesterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.5 miles from Lakewood and 90.6 miles from Mad River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 156.3 miles (251.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.67 one way or $47.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Lakewood and Showers And Thunderstorms near Mad River.
Stop Ideas Near Chesterville
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 Chesterville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Mad River. Straight-line distance: 156.27 mi (251.5 km).
#1 Lakewood
A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
| Population | 49,350 |
| Coordinates | 41.4819900, -81.7981900 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mad River
Township of Ohio
| Population | 2,750 |
| Coordinates | 39.8958900, -83.9249300 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mad River (-83.92493, 39.89589)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 291 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
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 | $23.67 | $47.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $27.11 | $54.21 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $30.61 | $61.22 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $27.50 | $55.01 |
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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