How far is Lakewood, OH from Montville, OH?

The driving distance from Lakewood, OH to Montville, OH is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
52.08 mi
01h 09m
Flight
39.63 mi
63.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.63 mi
Kilometers
63.78 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.08 mi
Kilometers
83.81 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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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 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:02 AM EDT
Return by in Lakewood
Thu, Apr 23, 1:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakewood
2026-04-22T22:53
Arrive Montville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:12 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
Willoughby Hills
OH

City in Lake County, Ohio, United States of America

From Lakewood
26 mi
00h 34m
To Montville
26.1 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Franklin Boulevard

    139 m · 18 sec · Franklin Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Warren Road

    1.5 km · 3 min · Warren Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Marginal Drive

    92 m · 7 sec · South Marginal Drive

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 90 East: Cleveland

    1253 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Freeway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Northwest Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    4.6 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

  8. 8

    Continue on Lakeland Freeway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · Lakeland Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Euclid Spur

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Euclid Spur

  10. 10

    Continue on I 90

    16.1 mi · 18 min · I 90

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Vrooman Road

    1071 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Vrooman Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Vrooman Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Painesville Warren Road

    35 m · 3 sec · Painesville Warren Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Painesville Warren Road

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Painesville Warren Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Plank Road

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Plank Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    2146 ft · 33 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90
16.1 mi · 31%
Northwest Freeway
9.4 mi · 18%
Lakeland Freeway
8.81 mi · 17%
Painesville Warren Road
4.65 mi · 9%
Plank Road
4.31 mi · 8%
Euclid Spur
3.81 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

I 90

Continue on I 90

16.1 mi · 00h 18m

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
01h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
39.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Willoughby Hills
00h 34m from Lakewood
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Lakewood and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Montville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Willoughby Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from Lakewood and 26.1 miles from Montville.

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

The direct path is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.82 one way or $13.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Lakewood and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Montville.

Stop Ideas Near Willoughby Hills

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

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

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

26 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

62 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

80 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

110 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Montville. Straight-line distance: 39.63 mi (63.78 km).

Lakewood

#1 Lakewood

A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

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

#2 Montville

Township in Geauga County, Ohio

Population11,993
Coordinates41.6072800, -81.0503700
Altitude367
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakewood (-81.79819, 41.48199)
End: Montville (-81.05037, 41.60728)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.84 gal
6.96 L · about $6.82
Round trip
$13.63
3.68 gal · 13.92 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.7 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $6.82 $13.63
Mid-grade $4.24 $7.81 $15.61
Premium $4.79 $8.81 $17.63
Diesel $4.30 $7.92 $15.84

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakewood and Montville. The current time is 22:53:34.

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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.