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

The driving distance from Lakewood, OH to New Lexington, OH is about 153.4 miles (246.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124 miles (199.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 38m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
153.38 mi
03h 19m
Flight
124.04 mi
199.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.04 mi
Kilometers
199.62 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.38 mi
Kilometers
246.84 km
Drive Time
03h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Lexington
Thu, Apr 16, 12:58 AM EDT
Return by in Lakewood
Thu, Apr 16, 4:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakewood
2026-04-15T21:38
Arrive New Lexington
Thu, Apr 16, 12:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 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
10:22 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
Lexington
OH

Village in Richland County, Ohio, United States

From Lakewood
76.7 mi
01h 39m
To New Lexington
76.7 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    69.9 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 13: Bellville, Mansfield

    2565 ft · 57 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    23.3 mi · 28 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Chestnut Street

    642 ft · 26 sec · West Chestnut Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Mulberry Street

    1728 ft · 38 sec · North Mulberry Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Phillips Drive

    115 m · 5 sec · Phillips Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1339 ft · 20 sec · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Newark Road

    10.1 mi · 16 min · Newark Road

  15. 15

    Continue on North Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Mount Vernon Road

    12.6 mi · 18 min · Mount Vernon Road

  17. 17

    Continue on North 4th Street

    141 m · 8 sec · North 4th Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Church Street Roundabout

    28 m · 2 sec · North 4th Street

  19. 19

    Exit the rotary onto North 4th Street

    142 m · 8 sec · North 4th Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street Roundabout

    29 m · 2 sec · West Main Street Roundabout

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street Roundabout

    39 m · 2 sec · West Main Street Roundabout

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto South 4th Street

    2476 ft · 42 sec · South 4th Street

  23. 23

    Continue on West National Drive

    1089 ft · 27 sec · West National Drive

  24. 24

    Turn slight left onto Jacksontown Road

    18.9 mi · 28 min · Jacksontown Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Somerset-Thornville Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Somerset-Thornville Road

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto South Columbus Street

    8 mi · 12 min · South Columbus Street

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Broadway Street

    2233 ft · 40 sec · West Broadway Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Main Street

    98 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  29. 29

    Continue on North Main Street

    2159 ft · 41 sec · North Main Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto West Brown Street

    54 m · 7 sec · West Brown Street

  31. 31

    Turn right

    32 m · 8 sec

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 154th Street
71.1 mi · 46%
Jacksontown Road
18.9 mi · 12%
Mount Vernon Road
12.6 mi · 8%
Newark Road
10.1 mi · 7%
South Columbus Street
7.98 mi · 5%
Warren Road
2.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West 154th Street

Keep slight right

69.9 mi · 01h 16m

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 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.4 mi
124 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lexington
01h 39m from Lakewood
Leave By
10:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lakewood and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New Lexington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 153.4 miles (246.8 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?

Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.7 miles from Lakewood and 76.7 miles from New Lexington.

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

The direct path is about 124 miles (199.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.4 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 10:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.04 one way or $40.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lakewood and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New Lexington.

Stop Ideas Near Lexington

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

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

RAIL

Sandusky

86 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

87 mi away
410 East River Road
BUS

Columbus, OH

87 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

118 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and New Lexington. Straight-line distance: 124.04 mi (199.62 km).

Lakewood

#1 Lakewood

A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

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

#2 New Lexington

City in Perry County, Ohio, United States of America

Population4,671
Coordinates39.7139600, -82.2084800
Altitude288
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakewood (-81.79819, 41.48199)
End: New Lexington (-82.20848, 39.71396)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 247 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.41 gal
20.49 L · about $20.04
Round trip
$40.09
10.82 gal · 40.98 L
Estimated CO2
48.1 kg one way
Round trip: 96.2 kg / 212 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $20.04 $40.09
Mid-grade $4.24 $22.95 $45.90
Premium $4.79 $25.91 $51.83
Diesel $4.30 $23.28 $46.57

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakewood and New Lexington. The current time is 21:38:59.

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.