How far is Lakewood, OH from Rittman, OH?

The driving distance from Lakewood, OH to Rittman, OH is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.8 miles (56 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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
39.18 mi
00h 55m
Flight
34.83 mi
56.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.83 mi
Kilometers
56.05 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.18 mi
Kilometers
63.06 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rittman
Tue, May 5, 4:23 AM EDT
Return by in Lakewood
Tue, May 5, 5:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakewood
2026-05-05T03:28
Arrive Rittman
Tue, May 5, 4:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 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
Brunswick
OH

City in Ohio

From Lakewood
19.6 mi
00h 27m
To Rittman
19.6 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW
Destination
71°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    20.3 mi · 23 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 18: Akron, Medina

    1459 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Medina Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Medina Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto River Styx Road

    4.7 mi · 8 min · River Styx Road

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Wadsworth Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Wadsworth Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Wadsworth Road

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Wadsworth Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wadsworth Road

    38 m · 2 sec · Wadsworth Road

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary onto Wadsworth Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Wadsworth Road

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    987 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Rittman Road

    1099 ft · 31 sec · Rittman Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Sunset Drive

    1 mi · 3 min · East Sunset Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right

    16 m · 4 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 154th Street
21.6 mi · 55%
Wadsworth Road
7.41 mi · 19%
River Styx Road
4.72 mi · 12%
Warren Road
2.23 mi · 6%
East Sunset Drive
1.01 mi · 3%
West 150th Street
0.85 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West 154th Street

Keep slight right

20.3 mi · 00h 23m

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
34.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brunswick
00h 27m from Lakewood
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lakewood and Showers And Thunderstorms near Rittman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Brunswick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Lakewood and 19.6 miles from Rittman.

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

The direct path is about 34.8 miles (56 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.11 one way or $10.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Brunswick

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

26 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

32 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

72 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

77 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Rittman. Straight-line distance: 34.83 mi (56.05 km).

Lakewood

#1 Lakewood

A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

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

#2 Rittman

City in Wayne County, Ohio, United States

Population6,396
Coordinates40.9781100, -81.7820800
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakewood (-81.79819, 41.48199)
End: Rittman (-81.78208, 40.97811)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.23 L · about $5.11
Round trip
$10.23
2.76 gal · 10.46 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $5.11 $10.23
Mid-grade $4.24 $5.85 $11.71
Premium $4.79 $6.61 $13.22
Diesel $4.30 $5.94 $11.88

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakewood and Rittman. The current time is 03:28:27.

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.