How far is Lakewood, OH from Medina, OH?
The driving distance from Lakewood, OH to Medina, OH is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24 miles (38.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and Medina.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Medina.
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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
16.1 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 3: Hinckley, Medina
2092 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right onto Weymouth Road
5.2 mi · 7 min · Weymouth Road
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Continue on East Liberty Street
2610 ft · 54 sec · East Liberty Street
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Turn left onto South Court Street
82 m · 4 sec · South Court Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Court Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and Medina.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
West 154th Street
Keep slight right
16.1 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers leaving Lakewood and Showers And Thunderstorms near Medina.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Medina?
The road trip is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Strongsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Lakewood and 13.4 miles from Medina.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24 miles (38.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.48 one way or $6.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Lakewood and Showers And Thunderstorms near Medina.
Stop Ideas Near Strongsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Medina. Straight-line distance: 23.98 mi (38.6 km).
#1 Lakewood
A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
| Population | 49,350 |
| Coordinates | 41.4819900, -81.7981900 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Medina
City in and county seat of Medina County, Ohio
| Population | 9,118 |
| Coordinates | 41.1383900, -81.8637500 |
| Altitude | 332 |
| Country | United States |
End: Medina (-81.86375, 41.13839)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.48 | $6.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $3.99 | $7.97 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $4.50 | $9.01 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $4.05 | $8.09 |
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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