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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Richland County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Franklin Boulevard
139 m · 18 sec · Franklin Boulevard
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Turn left onto Warren Road
2.2 mi · 6 min · Warren Road
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Continue on West 150th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West 150th Street
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Turn right onto West 154th Street
149 m · 27 sec · West 154th Street
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Take the ramp left
1498 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 58 sec
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Keep slight right
69.9 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 13: Bellville, Mansfield
2565 ft · 57 sec
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Turn left
23.3 mi · 28 min
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Turn left onto West Chestnut Street
642 ft · 26 sec · West Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto North Mulberry Street
1728 ft · 38 sec · North Mulberry Street
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Turn left onto Phillips Drive
115 m · 5 sec · Phillips Drive
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1339 ft · 20 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Newark Road
10.1 mi · 16 min · Newark Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Mount Vernon Road
12.6 mi · 18 min · Mount Vernon Road
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Continue on North 4th Street
141 m · 8 sec · North 4th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Church Street Roundabout
28 m · 2 sec · North 4th Street
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Exit the rotary onto North 4th Street
142 m · 8 sec · North 4th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street Roundabout
29 m · 2 sec · West Main Street Roundabout
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street Roundabout
39 m · 2 sec · West Main Street Roundabout
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Turn straight onto South 4th Street
2476 ft · 42 sec · South 4th Street
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Continue on West National Drive
1089 ft · 27 sec · West National Drive
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Turn slight left onto Jacksontown Road
18.9 mi · 28 min · Jacksontown Road
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Continue on Somerset-Thornville Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Somerset-Thornville Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Columbus Street
8 mi · 12 min · South Columbus Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Broadway Street
2233 ft · 40 sec · West Broadway Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
98 m · 6 sec · Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
2159 ft · 41 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Brown Street
54 m · 7 sec · West Brown Street
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Turn right
32 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and New Lexington.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lexington.
Sandusky
Elyria
Columbus, OH
Cleveland Lakefront station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and New Lexington. Straight-line distance: 124.04 mi (199.62 km).
#1 Lakewood
A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
| Population | 49,350 |
| Coordinates | 41.4819900, -81.7981900 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Lexington
City in Perry County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 4,671 |
| Coordinates | 39.7139600, -82.2084800 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Lexington (-82.20848, 39.71396)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 247 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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