How far is Lakewood, OH from Poland, OH?

The driving distance from Lakewood, OH to Poland, OH is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.2 miles (111.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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
86.15 mi
01h 45m
Flight
69.13 mi
111.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.13 mi
Kilometers
111.25 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.15 mi
Kilometers
138.65 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Poland
Thu, Apr 16, 5:28 AM EDT
Return by in Lakewood
Thu, Apr 16, 7:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakewood
2026-04-16T03:42
Arrive Poland
Thu, Apr 16, 5:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:00 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
Shalersville
OH

Township in Portage County, Ohio

From Lakewood
43 mi
00h 52m
To Poland
43.1 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80: Youngstown, Toledo, Ohio Turnpike

    2391 ft · 58 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Youngstown

    2464 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    56.2 mi · 1 hr · Ohio Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East

    1.4 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, CR 18: Youngstown, Mahoning Avenue

    1328 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Youngstown

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 680: Youngstown

    11.9 mi · 16 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 224 East: Poland

    1507 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Boardman Poland Road

    2446 ft · 1 min · Boardman Poland Road

  17. 17

    Continue on West McKinley Way

    1076 ft · 34 sec · West McKinley Way

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West McKinley Way

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
56.2 mi · 65%
I 680
11.9 mi · 14%
West 154th Street
7.43 mi · 9%
I 80 East
6.1 mi · 7%
Warren Road
2.23 mi · 3%
West 150th Street
0.85 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

56.2 mi · 01h 00m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17 mi
69.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shalersville
00h 52m from Lakewood
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Lakewood and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Poland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Shalersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43 miles from Lakewood and 43.1 miles from Poland.

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

The direct path is about 69.2 miles (111.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.26 one way or $22.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Lakewood and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Poland.

Stop Ideas Near Shalersville

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

37 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

49 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

74 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Poland. Straight-line distance: 69.13 mi (111.25 km).

Lakewood

#1 Lakewood

A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

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

#2 Poland

Village in Ohio, United States

Population2,363
Coordinates41.0242300, -80.6148000
Altitude318
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakewood (-81.79819, 41.48199)
End: Poland (-80.6148, 41.02423)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.04 gal
11.51 L · about $11.26
Round trip
$22.53
6.08 gal · 23.02 L
Estimated CO2
27 kg one way
Round trip: 54 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $11.26 $22.53
Mid-grade $4.24 $12.90 $25.79
Premium $4.79 $14.56 $29.12
Diesel $4.30 $13.08 $26.17

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakewood and Poland. The current time is 03:42:42.

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.