How far is Lakewood, OH from Napoleon, OH?
The driving distance from Lakewood, OH to Napoleon, OH is about 138.9 miles (223.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.7 miles (194.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Sandusky County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and Napoleon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Napoleon.
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Start on Franklin Boulevard
613 ft · 18 sec · Franklin Boulevard
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Turn left onto Hilliard Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Hilliard Road
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Turn left onto McKinley Avenue
1148 ft · 37 sec · McKinley Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 90 West: Toledo
1845 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Freeway
19 mi · 23 min · Northwest Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike Connector
84.6 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Ohio Turnpike Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20: Maumee, Toledo
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right
1018 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto Reynolds Road
2419 ft · 45 sec · Reynolds Road
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Continue on Conant Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Conant Street
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Turn right onto Anthony Wayne Trail
29.4 mi · 32 min · Anthony Wayne Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 108, US 6 Business: Napoleon, Wauseon
837 ft · 20 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Scott Street
52 m · 10 sec · Scott Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Scott Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Scott Street
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Turn left onto West Clinton Street
153 m · 11 sec · West Clinton Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Clinton Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and Napoleon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ohio Turnpike Connector
Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike Connector
84.6 mi · 01h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lakewood and Mostly Sunny near Napoleon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Napoleon?
The road trip is about 138.9 miles (223.5 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?
Green Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.3 miles from Lakewood and 69.6 miles from Napoleon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.7 miles (194.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 1:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.15 one way or $36.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lakewood and Mostly Sunny near Napoleon.
Stop Ideas Near Green Creek
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Green Creek.
Sandusky
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Elyria
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Napoleon. Straight-line distance: 120.69 mi (194.23 km).
#1 Lakewood
A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
| Population | 49,350 |
| Coordinates | 41.4819900, -81.7981900 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Napoleon
City in and the county seat of Henry County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 8,147 |
| Coordinates | 41.3922700, -84.1252200 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
End: Napoleon (-84.12522, 41.39227)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 223 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $18.15 | $36.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $20.79 | $41.57 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $23.47 | $46.94 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $21.09 | $42.18 |
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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