How far is Lakewood, OH from Nelson, OH?
The driving distance from Lakewood, OH to Nelson, OH is about 50.6 miles (81.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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
Driving Distance
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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.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and Nelson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Nelson.
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Start on Franklin Boulevard
139 m · 18 sec · Franklin Boulevard
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Turn left onto Warren Road
1.5 km · 3 min · Warren Road
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Turn left onto South Marginal Drive
92 m · 7 sec · South Marginal Drive
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 90 East: Cleveland
1253 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Freeway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Northwest Freeway
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Keep slight right
872 ft · 11 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South, SR 176 South, I 77 South Alternate: Columbus
2821 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 176 South: Parma
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Jennings Freeway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Jennings Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 480, I 77 Alternate South: Youngstown, Toledo
822 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 480 East: Youngstown
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
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Keep slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Outerbelt South Freeway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Outerbelt South Freeway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 422 East: Warren
3099 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Route 422
15.3 mi · 18 min · Route 422
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 44: Ravenna, Chardon
2021 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto Ravenna Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · Ravenna Road
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Continue on Painesville Ravenna Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Painesville Ravenna Road
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Turn left onto Twinsburg Warren Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Twinsburg Warren Road
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Continue on Wakefield Road
4.8 mi · 8 min · Wakefield Road
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Continue straight
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout toward Nelson Town Square
18 m · 1 sec · Nelson Town Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Nelson Town Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and Nelson.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Route 422
Merge slight left onto Route 422
15.3 mi · 00h 18m
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 Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Nelson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Nelson?
The road trip is about 50.6 miles (81.4 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?
Solon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.2 miles from Lakewood and 25.3 miles from Nelson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 4:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.59 one way or $13.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lakewood and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Nelson.
Stop Ideas Near Solon
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 Solon.
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Alliance
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Nelson. Straight-line distance: 40.48 mi (65.15 km).
#1 Lakewood
A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
| Population | 49,350 |
| Coordinates | 41.4819900, -81.7981900 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Nelson
Township in Portage County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 3,140 |
| Coordinates | 41.3100600, -81.0514800 |
| Altitude | 324 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nelson (-81.05148, 41.31006)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $6.59 | $13.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $7.55 | $15.10 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $8.53 | $17.05 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $7.66 | $15.32 |
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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