How far is Lakewood, OH from Reading, OH?
The driving distance from Lakewood, OH to Reading, OH is about 234.1 miles (376.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 209.1 miles (336.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 25m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Delaware County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Patchy Frost
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and Reading.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Reading.
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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
132.3 mi · 2 hr 24 min
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Keep slight right
92.8 mi · 1 hr 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 126: Ronald Reagan Highway
845 ft · 21 sec
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Turn right onto Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Ridge Road
782 ft · 22 sec
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Turn right onto East Columbia Avenue
1358 ft · 52 sec · East Columbia Avenue
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Turn left onto East Benson Avenue
3244 ft · 2 min · East Benson Avenue
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Continue on East Benson Street
960 ft · 38 sec · East Benson Street
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Turn right onto Market Street
78 m · 11 sec · Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and Reading.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
West 154th Street
Keep slight right
132 mi · 02h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lakewood and Patchy Frost near Reading.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Reading?
The road trip is about 234.1 miles (376.7 km) and usually takes 04h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Galena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117 miles from Lakewood and 117.1 miles from Reading.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 209.1 miles (336.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.60 one way or $61.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lakewood and Patchy Frost near Reading.
Stop Ideas Near Galena
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 Galena.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Reading. Straight-line distance: 209.09 mi (336.5 km).
#1 Lakewood
A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
| Population | 49,350 |
| Coordinates | 41.4819900, -81.7981900 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Reading
City in Ohio, United States
| Population | 10,204 |
| Coordinates | 39.2236700, -84.4421600 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
End: Reading (-84.44216, 39.22367)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 377 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 55m |
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 | $30.60 | $61.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $35.04 | $70.08 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $39.57 | $79.13 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $35.55 | $71.10 |
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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