How far is Lakewood, OH from Plain City, OH?
The driving distance from Lakewood, OH to Plain City, OH is about 139.4 miles (224.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 122.2 miles (196.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Richland County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and Plain City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Plain City.
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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
108.4 mi · 1 hr 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 36, SR 37: Sunbury, Delaware
1921 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto State Route 37 East
5.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 37 East
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Continue on Sunbury Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Sunbury Road
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Continue on East William Street
1.4 km · 1 min · East William Street
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Take the exit sharp left toward US 23 South, US 42 South
1331 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Columbus Pike
1 mi · 1 min · Columbus Pike
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Keep slight right
16.4 mi · 21 min
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Turn left onto North Chillicothe Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North Chillicothe Street
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Turn slight right onto Gay Street
65 m · 11 sec · Gay Street
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Turn right onto West Bigelow Avenue
28 m · 6 sec · West Bigelow Avenue
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Turn right
16 m · 4 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 Plain City.
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
108 mi · 01h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lakewood and Showers And Thunderstorms near Plain City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Plain City?
The road trip is about 139.4 miles (224.3 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?
Lucas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.7 miles from Lakewood and 69.7 miles from Plain City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 122.2 miles (196.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 1:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.23 one way or $36.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lakewood and Showers And Thunderstorms near Plain City.
Stop Ideas Near Lucas
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Plain City. Straight-line distance: 122.16 mi (196.6 km).
#1 Lakewood
A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
| Population | 49,350 |
| Coordinates | 41.4819900, -81.7981900 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Plain City
Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 4,761 |
| Coordinates | 40.1075600, -83.2674200 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plain City (-83.26742, 40.10756)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 224 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $18.23 | $36.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $20.87 | $41.74 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $23.57 | $47.13 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $21.18 | $42.35 |
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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