How far is Lakewood, OH from Monroe, OH?

The driving distance from Lakewood, OH to Monroe, OH is about 223.4 miles (359.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 195.1 miles (314 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
223.41 mi
04h 16m
Flight
195.09 mi
313.96 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
195.09 mi
Kilometers
313.96 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
223.41 mi
Kilometers
359.55 km
Drive Time
04h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monroe
Tue, May 26, 5:35 PM EDT
Return by in Lakewood
Tue, May 26, 9:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakewood
2026-05-26T13:18
Arrive Monroe
Tue, May 26, 5:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lakewood
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Berkshire
OH

Township in Delaware County, Ohio

From Lakewood
111.7 mi
02h 08m
To Monroe
111.8 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    132.3 mi · 2 hr 24 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    74.4 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon

    1441 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    5.2 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Continue on State Route 63

    6.4 mi · 10 min · State Route 63

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight left toward East Avenue

    144 m · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Avenue

    1640 ft · 58 sec · East Avenue

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lebanon Street

    562 ft · 14 sec · Lebanon Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lebanon Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 154th Street
208 mi · 93%
State Route 63
6.36 mi · 3%
Warren Road
2.23 mi · 1%
West 150th Street
0.85 mi
East Avenue
0.4 mi
SR 123
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

West 154th Street

Keep slight right

132 mi · 02h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.3 mi
195.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berkshire
02h 08m from Lakewood
Leave By
8:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lakewood and Rain Showers Likely near Monroe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 223.4 miles (359.6 km) and usually takes 04h 16m 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?

Berkshire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.7 miles from Lakewood and 111.8 miles from Monroe.

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

The direct path is about 195.1 miles (314 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 8:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.20 one way or $58.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lakewood and Rain Showers Likely near Monroe.

Stop Ideas Near Berkshire

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

35 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 195.09 mi (313.96 km).

Lakewood

#1 Lakewood

A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

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

#2 Monroe

City in Ohio, United States

Population14,183
Coordinates39.4403400, -84.3621600
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakewood (-81.79819, 41.48199)
End: Monroe (-84.36216, 39.44034)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 360 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.88 gal
29.84 L · about $29.20
Round trip
$58.39
15.76 gal · 59.68 L
Estimated CO2
70 kg one way
Round trip: 140.1 kg / 309 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $29.20 $58.39
Mid-grade $4.24 $33.43 $66.85
Premium $4.79 $37.75 $75.49
Diesel $4.30 $33.92 $67.83

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakewood and Monroe. The current time is 13:18:27.

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.