How far is Lakewood, OH from Port Clinton, OH?
The driving distance from Lakewood, OH to Port Clinton, OH is about 69.5 miles (111.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59 miles (95 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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 01h 22m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and Port Clinton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Port Clinton.
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Start on Franklin Boulevard
613 ft · 18 sec · Franklin Boulevard
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Turn left onto Hilliard Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Hilliard Road
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Turn left onto McKinley Avenue
1148 ft · 37 sec · McKinley Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 90 West: Toledo
1845 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Freeway
19 mi · 23 min · Northwest Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on State Route 2
46.7 mi · 51 min · State Route 2
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 163: Port Clinton
1943 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight left
1859 ft · 45 sec
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Turn straight onto East Perry Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Perry Street
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Turn left onto Adams Street
651 ft · 33 sec · Adams Street
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Turn right onto East 2nd Street
8 m · 1 sec · East 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and Port Clinton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Lakewood and Partly Sunny near Port Clinton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Port Clinton?
The road trip is about 69.5 miles (111.9 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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 34.7 miles from Lakewood and 34.8 miles from Port Clinton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59 miles (95 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.08 one way or $18.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lakewood and Partly Sunny near Port Clinton.
Stop Ideas Near Vermilion
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vermilion.
Elyria
Sandusky
Cleveland Lakefront station
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Port Clinton. Straight-line distance: 59.01 mi (94.96 km).
#1 Lakewood
A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
| Population | 49,350 |
| Coordinates | 41.4819900, -81.7981900 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Port Clinton
City in Ohio, United States
| Population | 6,133 |
| Coordinates | 41.5120000, -82.9376900 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| Country | United States |
End: Port Clinton (-82.93769, 41.512)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 112 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $9.08 | $18.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $10.39 | $20.79 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $11.74 | $23.47 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $10.54 | $21.09 |
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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