How far is Lakewood, OH from New Carlisle, OH?

The driving distance from Lakewood, OH to New Carlisle, OH is about 187.8 miles (302.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158.1 miles (254.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
187.75 mi
03h 40m
Flight
158.15 mi
254.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.15 mi
Kilometers
254.52 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
187.75 mi
Kilometers
302.15 km
Drive Time
03h 40m

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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 03h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Carlisle
Tue, May 5, 5:47 PM EDT
Return by in Lakewood
Tue, May 5, 9:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakewood
2026-05-05T14:07
Arrive New Carlisle
Tue, May 5, 5:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:40 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
Chesterville
OH

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

From Lakewood
93.8 mi
01h 50m
To New Carlisle
94 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW
Destination
71°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and New Carlisle.

  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

    108.4 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36, SR 37: Sunbury, Delaware

    1921 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto State Route 37 East

    5.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 37 East

  10. 10

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Sunbury Road

  11. 11

    Continue on East William Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · East William Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Marysville Road

    14.3 mi · 16 min · Marysville Road

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield

    564 ft · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield

    28.5 mi · 34 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto State Route 334

    3.7 mi · 4 min · State Route 334

  17. 17

    Turn left

    2639 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto US Route 68

    4.3 mi · 5 min · US Route 68

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40 West, SR 4 West: Dayton

    1024 ft · 30 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Upper Valley Pike

    154 m · 11 sec · Upper Valley Pike

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    810 ft · 11 sec · West Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on West National Road

    928 ft · 12 sec · West National Road

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on West National Road

    7.8 mi · 12 min · West National Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North Medway-Carlisle Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Medway-Carlisle Road

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Milton Carlisle Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Milton Carlisle Road

  26. 26

    Continue on East Jefferson Street

    135 m · 11 sec · East Jefferson Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jefferson Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 154th Street
110 mi · 58%
US 36 West
28.6 mi · 15%
Marysville Road
17.5 mi · 9%
West National Road
8 mi · 4%
State Route 37 East
5.76 mi · 3%
US Route 68
4.33 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West 154th Street

Keep slight right

108 mi · 01h 57m

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
03h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.7 mi
158.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterville
01h 50m from Lakewood
Leave By
9:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lakewood and Showers And Thunderstorms near New Carlisle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to New Carlisle?

The road trip is about 187.8 miles (302.2 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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?

Chesterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.8 miles from Lakewood and 94 miles from New Carlisle.

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

The direct path is about 158.1 miles (254.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.7 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 9:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.56 one way or $49.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lakewood and Showers And Thunderstorms near New Carlisle.

Stop Ideas Near Chesterville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

64 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

107 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

111 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and New Carlisle. Straight-line distance: 158.15 mi (254.52 km).

Lakewood

#1 Lakewood

A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population49,350
Coordinates41.4819900, -81.7981900
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
New Carlisle

#2 New Carlisle

City in Ohio, US

Population5,559
Coordinates39.9361700, -84.0254900
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakewood (-81.79819, 41.48199)
End: New Carlisle (-84.02549, 39.93617)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 302 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.63 gal
25.08 L · about $24.56
Round trip
$49.13
13.26 gal · 50.16 L
Estimated CO2
58.9 kg one way
Round trip: 117.8 kg / 260 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $24.56 $49.13
Mid-grade $4.24 $28.12 $56.25
Premium $4.79 $31.76 $63.52
Diesel $4.30 $28.54 $57.07

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakewood and New Carlisle. The current time is 14:07:17.

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.