How far is Lakewood, OH from Olmsted Falls, OH?
The driving distance from Lakewood, OH to Olmsted Falls, OH is about 11.8 miles (19 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.3 miles (15 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and Olmsted Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Olmsted Falls.
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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 left to continue on Berea Freeway
3062 ft · 38 sec · Berea Freeway
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Continue on Berea Freeway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Berea Freeway
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Continue on North Rocky River Drive
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Rocky River Drive
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Turn right onto West Bagley Road
2.5 mi · 7 min · West Bagley Road
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Turn right onto Lynway Avenue
768 ft · 34 sec · Lynway Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lynway Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and Olmsted Falls.
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.
Berea Freeway
Continue on Berea Freeway
2.77 mi · 00h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Lakewood and Chance Rain Showers near Olmsted Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Olmsted Falls?
The road trip is about 11.8 miles (19 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Brook Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.9 miles from Lakewood and 5.9 miles from Olmsted Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.3 miles (15 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.52 one way or $3.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lakewood and Chance Rain Showers near Olmsted Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Brook Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cleveland City Hall
Parma City Hall
Brunswick City Hall Recreation
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brook Park.
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Sandusky
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Olmsted Falls. Straight-line distance: 9.33 mi (15.02 km).
#1 Lakewood
A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
| Population | 49,350 |
| Coordinates | 41.4819900, -81.7981900 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Olmsted Falls
City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 9,084 |
| Coordinates | 41.3750500, -81.9081900 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| Country | United States |
End: Olmsted Falls (-81.90819, 41.37505)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.52 | $3.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $1.74 | $3.48 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $1.96 | $3.93 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $1.76 | $3.53 |
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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