How far is Lakewood, OH from Ottawa County, OH?

The driving distance from Lakewood, OH to Ottawa County, OH is about 70.8 miles (114 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.2 miles (95.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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
70.84 mi
01h 26m
Flight
59.17 mi
95.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.17 mi
Kilometers
95.23 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.84 mi
Kilometers
114 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ottawa County
Thu, Oct 15, 3:58 PM EDT
Return by in Lakewood
Thu, Oct 15, 5:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakewood
2026-10-15T14:32
Arrive Ottawa County
Thu, Oct 15, 3:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 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
Vermilion
OH

City in Ohio, United States

From Lakewood
35.4 mi
00h 43m
To Ottawa County
35.5 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph E
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Ottawa County.

  1. 1

    Start on Franklin Boulevard

    613 ft · 18 sec · Franklin Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hilliard Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Hilliard Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto McKinley Avenue

    1148 ft · 37 sec · McKinley Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 90 West: Toledo

    1845 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Freeway

    19 mi · 23 min · Northwest Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on State Route 2

    46.7 mi · 51 min · State Route 2

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 163: Port Clinton

    1943 ft · 55 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1859 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto East Perry Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Perry Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Fulton Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Fulton Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Wilcox Road

    2011 ft · 2 min · East Wilcox Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Port Clinton South Road

    111 m · 16 sec · South Port Clinton South Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Port Clinton South Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 2
46.7 mi · 66%
Northwest Freeway
19 mi · 27%
Fulton Street
1.17 mi · 2%
East Perry Street
1.15 mi · 2%
Hilliard Road
0.97 mi · 1%
SR 163
0.72 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Route 2

Keep slight right to continue on State Route 2

46.7 mi · 00h 51m

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
01h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
59.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vermilion
00h 43m from Lakewood
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lakewood and Chance Rain Showers near Ottawa County.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Ottawa County?

The road trip is about 70.8 miles (114 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Vermilion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.4 miles from Lakewood and 35.5 miles from Ottawa County.

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

The direct path is about 59.2 miles (95.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.58 one way or $19.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lakewood and Chance Rain Showers near Ottawa County.

Stop Ideas Near Vermilion

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

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

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Elyria

23 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

30 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
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Cleveland Lakefront station

56 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

101 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Ottawa County. Straight-line distance: 59.17 mi (95.23 km).

Lakewood

#1 Lakewood

A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population49,350
Coordinates41.4819900, -81.7981900
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Ottawa County

#2 Ottawa County

County in Ohio, United States

Population40,253
Coordinates41.4967500, -82.9412800
Altitude174
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakewood (-81.79819, 41.48199)
End: Ottawa County (-82.94128, 41.49675)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.5 gal
9.46 L · about $9.58
Round trip
$19.15
5 gal · 18.92 L
Estimated CO2
22.2 kg one way
Round trip: 44.4 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $9.58 $19.15
Mid-grade $4.38 $10.96 $21.92
Premium $4.93 $12.32 $24.63
Diesel $6.07 $15.17 $30.34

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakewood and Ottawa County. The current time is 14:32:33.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.