How far is Lakewood, OH from Obetz, OH?

The driving distance from Lakewood, OH to Obetz, OH is about 142.4 miles (229.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.1 miles (203 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
142.43 mi
02h 47m
Flight
126.15 mi
203.02 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.15 mi
Kilometers
203.02 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.43 mi
Kilometers
229.22 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Obetz
Mon, May 4, 10:03 PM EDT
Return by in Lakewood
Tue, May 5, 12:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakewood
2026-05-04T19:15
Arrive Obetz
Mon, May 4, 10:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lakewood
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Mansfield
OH

The most populous city in Richland County, Ohio.

From Lakewood
71.2 mi
01h 23m
To Obetz
71.2 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Monday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Obetz.

  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

    131.2 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 70 East: Wheeling

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto East Freeway

    1734 ft · 27 sec · East Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Miller Avenue, Kelton Avenue

    1386 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Miller Avenue

    1368 ft · 51 sec · Miller Avenue

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Livingston Avenue

    154 m · 20 sec · East Livingston Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Lockbourne Road

    3.1 mi · 7 min · Lockbourne Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Groveport Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Groveport Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Groveport Road

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 154th Street
132 mi · 93%
Lockbourne Road
3.1 mi · 2%
Warren Road
2.23 mi · 2%
Groveport Road
2.03 mi · 1%
West 150th Street
0.85 mi · 1%
I 70 East
0.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West 154th Street

Keep slight right

131 mi · 02h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
126.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mansfield
01h 23m from Lakewood
Leave By
12:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Lakewood and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Obetz.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Obetz?

The road trip is about 142.4 miles (229.2 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Mansfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.2 miles from Lakewood and 71.2 miles from Obetz.

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

The direct path is about 126.1 miles (203 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 12:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.64 one way or $37.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Lakewood and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Obetz.

Stop Ideas Near Mansfield

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

77 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

78 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
BUS

Columbus, OH

98 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

108 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Obetz. Straight-line distance: 126.15 mi (203.02 km).

Lakewood

#1 Lakewood

A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population49,350
Coordinates41.4819900, -81.7981900
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Obetz

#2 Obetz

City in Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America

Population5,387
Coordinates39.8789500, -82.9507400
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakewood (-81.79819, 41.48199)
End: Obetz (-82.95074, 39.87895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 229 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.03 gal
19.03 L · about $18.64
Round trip
$37.27
10.06 gal · 38.06 L
Estimated CO2
44.7 kg one way
Round trip: 89.4 kg / 197 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $18.64 $37.27
Mid-grade $4.24 $21.34 $42.67
Premium $4.79 $24.09 $48.19
Diesel $4.30 $21.65 $43.30

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakewood and Obetz. The current time is 19:15:36.

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.