How far is Lakewood, OH from McDonald, OH?
The driving distance from Lakewood, OH to McDonald, OH is about 144 miles (231.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111.9 miles (180.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 20m 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 10m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Village in 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 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
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
36.7 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Columbus
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
9.1 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 83: Cumberland, New Concord
1903 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto South Friendship Drive
2778 ft · 1 min · South Friendship Drive
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Continue on West Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · West Road
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Turn right onto Clay Pike Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Clay Pike Road
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Continue on Claysville Road
7.1 mi · 12 min · Claysville Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Chandlersville Road
621 ft · 17 sec · Chandlersville Road
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Turn left onto McDonald Road
2.8 mi · 11 min · McDonald Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · McDonald Road
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.
State Route 21
Keep slight left
36.7 mi · 00h 39m
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 Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 144 miles (231.7 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?
Strasburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72 miles from Lakewood and 72 miles from McDonald.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111.9 miles (180.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.82 one way or $37.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Lakewood and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near McDonald.
Stop Ideas Near Strasburg
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 Strasburg.
Alliance
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and McDonald. Straight-line distance: 111.92 mi (180.12 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 | 3,019 |
| Coordinates | 39.8625700, -81.8470800 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| Country | United States |
End: McDonald (-81.84708, 39.86257)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 232 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
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 | $18.82 | $37.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $21.55 | $43.10 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $24.33 | $48.67 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $21.86 | $43.73 |
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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