How far is Lakewood, OH from Mantua, OH?
The driving distance from Lakewood, OH to Mantua, OH is about 125.4 miles (201.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.2 miles (156.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 21m 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 02h 40m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Village in Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and Mantua.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Mantua.
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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 right to continue on State Route 21
28.7 mi · 35 min · State Route 21
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Turn straight
9.8 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit right
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left
33.2 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Cambridge, Cadiz
1995 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto Cadiz Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Cadiz Road
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Continue on Highland Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Highland Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Wheeling Avenue
3188 ft · 1 min · Wheeling Avenue
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Turn right onto North 5th Street
150 m · 15 sec · North 5th Street
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Turn left onto Steubenville Avenue
2589 ft · 52 sec · Steubenville Avenue
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Continue on Bloomfield Road
5.4 mi · 10 min · Bloomfield Road
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Turn right onto Boden Road
1 mi · 2 min · Boden Road
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Turn slight right onto Mantua Road
2348 ft · 2 min · Mantua Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mantua Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and Mantua.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Route 21
Keep slight left
33.2 mi · 00h 36m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lakewood and Sunny near Mantua.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Mantua?
The road trip is about 125.4 miles (201.8 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?
Navarre is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.8 miles from Lakewood and 62.7 miles from Mantua.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.2 miles (156.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 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 1:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.38 one way or $32.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lakewood and Sunny near Mantua.
Stop Ideas Near Navarre
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 Navarre.
Alliance
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Mantua. Straight-line distance: 97.22 mi (156.46 km).
#1 Lakewood
A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
| Population | 49,350 |
| Coordinates | 41.4819900, -81.7981900 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mantua
Village in Portage County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 4,793 |
| Coordinates | 40.0778500, -81.6790100 |
| Altitude | 315 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mantua (-81.67901, 40.07785)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 202 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $16.38 | $32.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $18.75 | $37.50 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $21.17 | $42.34 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $19.02 | $38.05 |
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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