How far is Lakewood, OH from Reynoldsburg, OH?

The driving distance from Lakewood, OH to Reynoldsburg, OH is about 142.5 miles (229.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.1 miles (190.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m 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
142.57 mi
02h 43m
Flight
118.12 mi
190.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.12 mi
Kilometers
190.1 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.57 mi
Kilometers
229.44 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reynoldsburg
Sun, May 31, 6:59 AM EDT
Return by in Lakewood
Sun, May 31, 9:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakewood
2026-05-31T04:16
Arrive Reynoldsburg
Sun, May 31, 6:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:04 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
Mansfield
OH

The most populous city in Richland County, Ohio.

From Lakewood
71.3 mi
01h 21m
To Reynoldsburg
71.3 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NE
Destination
76°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    120.2 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 East

    1540 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    14.9 mi · 17 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70, US 40: Columbus, Wheeling, Main Street

    1558 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70, US 40: Columbus, Wheeling, Main Street, Reynoldsburg

    1716 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 40 East: Main Street, Reynoldsburg

    1496 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto East Main Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Briarcliff Road

    47 m · 7 sec · Briarcliff Road

  15. 15

    Turn right

    15 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    14 m · 3 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 154th Street
121 mi · 85%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
14.9 mi · 10%
Warren Road
2.23 mi · 2%
East Main Street
1.79 mi · 1%
West 150th Street
0.85 mi · 1%
I 70
0.62 mi
Longest Stretch

West 154th Street

Keep slight right

120 mi · 02h 10m

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
02h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.4 mi
118.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mansfield
01h 21m from Lakewood
Leave By
1:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lakewood and Sunny near Reynoldsburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 142.5 miles (229.4 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?

Mansfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.3 miles from Lakewood and 71.3 miles from Reynoldsburg.

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

The direct path is about 118.1 miles (190.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.4 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 $18.64 one way or $37.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lakewood and Sunny near Reynoldsburg.

Stop Ideas Near Mansfield

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

77 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

78 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
BUS

Columbus, OH

98 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

108 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Reynoldsburg. Straight-line distance: 118.12 mi (190.1 km).

Lakewood

#1 Lakewood

A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

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

#2 Reynoldsburg

City in Ohio

Population38,374
Coordinates39.9547900, -82.8121200
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakewood (-81.79819, 41.48199)
End: Reynoldsburg (-82.81212, 39.95479)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 229 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.03 gal
19.04 L · about $18.64
Round trip
$37.27
10.06 gal · 38.08 L
Estimated CO2
44.7 kg one way
Round trip: 89.4 kg / 197 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $18.64 $37.27
Mid-grade $4.24 $21.34 $42.67
Premium $4.79 $24.09 $48.19
Diesel $4.30 $21.65 $43.30

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakewood and Reynoldsburg. The current time is 04:16:30.

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.