How far is Lakewood, OH from McDonald, OH?
The driving distance from Lakewood, OH to McDonald, OH is about 77.7 miles (125.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.9 miles (96.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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 36m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Portage County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and McDonald.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and McDonald.
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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
6.1 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80: Youngstown, Toledo, Ohio Turnpike
2391 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Youngstown
2464 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
56.2 mi · 1 hr · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, CR 18: Youngstown, Mahoning Avenue
1328 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Youngstown
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Salt Springs Road
1894 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left onto Salt Springs Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Salt Springs Road
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Turn right onto Owsley North Road
2378 ft · 1 min · Owsley North Road
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Turn right onto West Marshall Road
2371 ft · 1 min · West Marshall Road
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Turn left onto Ohio Avenue
3126 ft · 1 min · Ohio Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ohio Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and McDonald.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ohio Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
56.2 mi · 01h 00m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Lakewood and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near McDonald.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to McDonald?
The road trip is about 77.7 miles (125.1 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Streetsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.8 miles from Lakewood and 38.9 miles from McDonald.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.9 miles (96.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.15 one way or $20.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Lakewood and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near McDonald.
Stop Ideas Near Streetsboro
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 Streetsboro.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and McDonald. Straight-line distance: 59.91 mi (96.41 km).
#1 Lakewood
A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
| Population | 49,350 |
| Coordinates | 41.4819900, -81.7981900 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
#2 McDonald
Human settlement in Ohio, USA
| Population | 3,152 |
| Coordinates | 41.1636700, -80.7242400 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| Country | United States |
End: McDonald (-80.72424, 41.16367)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 125 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $10.15 | $20.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $11.62 | $23.25 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $13.12 | $26.25 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $11.79 | $23.59 |
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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