How far is Lakewood, OH from Mount Gilead, OH?

The driving distance from Lakewood, OH to Mount Gilead, OH is about 99.9 miles (160.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.9 miles (135 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m 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
99.89 mi
01h 56m
Flight
83.86 mi
134.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.86 mi
Kilometers
134.96 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.89 mi
Kilometers
160.75 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Gilead
Wed, May 13, 3:15 AM EDT
Return by in Lakewood
Wed, May 13, 5:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakewood
2026-05-13T01:18
Arrive Mount Gilead
Wed, May 13, 3:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:36 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
West Salem
OH

Human settlement in Wayne County, Ohio, United States of America

From Lakewood
49.9 mi
00h 58m
To Mount Gilead
50 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph W
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Mount Gilead.

  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

    88.1 mi · 1 hr 35 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 95: Fredericktown, Mount Gilead

    1436 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto State Route 95

    6 mi · 8 min · State Route 95

  10. 10

    Continue on East High Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · East High Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Marion Street

    46 m · 9 sec · East Marion Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East North Street

    1202 ft · 46 sec · East North Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Walnut Street

    78 m · 9 sec · North Walnut Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Walnut Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 154th Street
89.3 mi · 89%
State Route 95
6.02 mi · 6%
Warren Road
2.23 mi · 2%
West 150th Street
0.85 mi · 1%
East High Street
0.79 mi · 1%
SR 95
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

West 154th Street

Keep slight right

88.1 mi · 01h 35m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
83.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Salem
00h 58m from Lakewood
Leave By
2:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Lakewood and Rain Showers near Mount Gilead.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Mount Gilead?

The road trip is about 99.9 miles (160.7 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

West Salem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.9 miles from Lakewood and 50 miles from Mount Gilead.

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

The direct path is about 83.9 miles (135 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 2:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.04 one way or $26.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Lakewood and Rain Showers near Mount Gilead.

Stop Ideas Near West Salem

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

44 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

69 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Sandusky

73 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Alliance

85 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Mount Gilead. Straight-line distance: 83.86 mi (134.96 km).

Lakewood

#1 Lakewood

A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population49,350
Coordinates41.4819900, -81.7981900
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Mount Gilead

#2 Mount Gilead

Village in Ohio, United States

Population3,687
Coordinates40.5492300, -82.8274000
Altitude346
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakewood (-81.79819, 41.48199)
End: Mount Gilead (-82.8274, 40.54923)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 161 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.52 gal
13.34 L · about $13.04
Round trip
$26.08
7.04 gal · 26.68 L
Estimated CO2
31.3 kg one way
Round trip: 62.6 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $13.04 $26.08
Mid-grade $4.24 $14.93 $29.86
Premium $4.79 $16.86 $33.72
Diesel $4.30 $15.15 $30.30

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakewood and Mount Gilead. The current time is 01:18:44.

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.