How far is Lakewood, OH from Massillon, OH?

The driving distance from Lakewood, OH to Massillon, OH is about 59.6 miles (95.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
59.61 mi
01h 15m
Flight
49.49 mi
79.64 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.49 mi
Kilometers
79.64 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.61 mi
Kilometers
95.93 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Massillon
Sat, May 16, 9:45 PM EDT
Return by in Lakewood
Sat, May 16, 11:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakewood
2026-05-16T20:30
Arrive Massillon
Sat, May 16, 9:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lakewood
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Bath
OH

Township in Greene County, Ohio, United States

From Lakewood
29.8 mi
00h 37m
To Massillon
29.8 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph S
Destination
62°F
Tonight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Massillon.

  1. 1

    Start on Franklin Boulevard

    139 m · 18 sec · Franklin Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Warren Road

    1.5 km · 3 min · Warren Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Marginal Drive

    92 m · 7 sec · South Marginal Drive

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 90 East: Cleveland

    1253 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Freeway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Northwest Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Troy Lee James Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Troy Lee James Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 77: Downtown, Akron

    132 m · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 77 South: Akron

    2653 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Willow Freeway

    25 mi · 30 min · Willow Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on State Route 21

    24.8 mi · 29 min · State Route 21

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Lake Avenue Northwest

    115 m · 14 sec · Lake Avenue Northwest

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 1st Street Northeast

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 1st Street Northeast

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Lincoln Way East

    36 m · 4 sec · Lincoln Way East

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lincoln Way East

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Willow Freeway
25 mi · 42%
State Route 21
24.8 mi · 42%
Northwest Freeway
4.84 mi · 8%
Troy Lee James Highway
1.87 mi · 3%
1st Street Northeast
1.1 mi · 2%
Warren Road
0.96 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
49.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bath
00h 37m from Lakewood
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Lakewood and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Massillon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Massillon?

The road trip is about 59.6 miles (95.9 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Bath is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.8 miles from Lakewood and 29.8 miles from Massillon.

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

The direct path is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.78 one way or $15.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Lakewood and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Massillon.

Stop Ideas Near Bath

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

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

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

35 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

43 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

54 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

95 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Massillon. Straight-line distance: 49.49 mi (79.64 km).

Lakewood

#1 Lakewood

A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population49,350
Coordinates41.4819900, -81.7981900
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Massillon

#2 Massillon

Town in Ohio, USA

Population32,641
Coordinates40.7967200, -81.5215100
Altitude289
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakewood (-81.79819, 41.48199)
End: Massillon (-81.52151, 40.79672)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.1 gal
7.96 L · about $7.78
Round trip
$15.56
4.2 gal · 15.92 L
Estimated CO2
18.7 kg one way
Round trip: 37.3 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $7.78 $15.56
Mid-grade $4.24 $8.91 $17.82
Premium $4.79 $10.06 $20.12
Diesel $4.30 $9.04 $18.08

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 · May 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakewood and Massillon. The current time is 20:30:12.

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.