How far is Lakewood, OH from Mingo Junction, OH?

The driving distance from Lakewood, OH to Mingo Junction, OH is about 139.5 miles (224.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.4 miles (163.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
139.52 mi
02h 51m
Flight
101.38 mi
163.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.38 mi
Kilometers
163.15 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.52 mi
Kilometers
224.53 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mingo Junction
Wed, Apr 15, 3:51 PM EDT
Return by in Lakewood
Wed, Apr 15, 6:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakewood
2026-04-15T12:59
Arrive Mingo Junction
Wed, Apr 15, 3:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:46 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
Austintown
OH

Census designated place

From Lakewood
69.7 mi
01h 25m
To Mingo Junction
69.8 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Mingo Junction.

  1. 1

    Start on Franklin Boulevard

    139 m · 18 sec · Franklin Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Warren Road

    2.2 mi · 6 min · Warren Road

  3. 3

    Continue on West 150th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 150th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West 154th Street

    149 m · 27 sec · West 154th Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1498 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 58 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80: Youngstown, Toledo, Ohio Turnpike

    2391 ft · 58 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Youngstown

    2464 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    56.2 mi · 1 hr · Ohio Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East

    1.4 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, CR 18: Youngstown, Mahoning Avenue

    1328 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Youngstown

    4 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 11 South: Canfield

    2592 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    33.5 mi · 36 min

  16. 16

    Continue on River Lake Highway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · River Lake Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    21.5 mi · 30 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Dean Martin Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Dean Martin Boulevard

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    111 m · 12 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on North 4th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North 4th Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Slack Street

    69 m · 7 sec · Slack Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Court Street

    72 m · 7 sec · South Court Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Dean Martin Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Dean Martin Boulevard

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Logan Avenue

    780 ft · 22 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Logan Avenue

    618 ft · 27 sec · Logan Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Commercial Street

    774 ft · 27 sec · Commercial Street

  28. 28

    Turn sharp right onto McLister Avenue

    118 m · 13 sec · McLister Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Standard Avenue

    108 m · 17 sec · Standard Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue

    160 m · 23 sec · Lincoln Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn slight right onto Stanton Avenue

    18 m · 3 sec · Stanton Avenue

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stanton Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
56.2 mi · 40%
SR 11 South
34 mi · 24%
River Lake Highway
27.9 mi · 20%
West 154th Street
7.43 mi · 5%
I 80 East
5.65 mi · 4%
Dean Martin Boulevard
2.92 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.1 mi
101.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Austintown
01h 25m from Lakewood
Leave By
12:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lakewood and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mingo Junction.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Mingo Junction?

The road trip is about 139.5 miles (224.5 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?

Austintown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.7 miles from Lakewood and 69.8 miles from Mingo Junction.

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

The direct path is about 101.4 miles (163.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.1 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 12:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.23 one way or $36.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lakewood and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mingo Junction.

Stop Ideas Near Austintown

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

34 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

90 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Union Station

98 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Elyria

115 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Mingo Junction. Straight-line distance: 101.38 mi (163.15 km).

Lakewood

#1 Lakewood

A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population49,350
Coordinates41.4819900, -81.7981900
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Mingo Junction

#2 Mingo Junction

Town

Population3,185
Coordinates40.3217400, -80.6098000
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakewood (-81.79819, 41.48199)
End: Mingo Junction (-80.6098, 40.32174)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 225 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.92 gal
18.64 L · about $18.23
Round trip
$36.46
9.84 gal · 37.28 L
Estimated CO2
43.7 kg one way
Round trip: 87.4 kg / 193 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $18.23 $36.46
Mid-grade $4.24 $20.87 $41.74
Premium $4.79 $23.57 $47.13
Diesel $4.30 $21.18 $42.35

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakewood and Mingo Junction. The current time is 12:59:32.

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.