How far is Lakewood, OH from Rome, OH?
The driving distance from Lakewood, OH to Rome, OH is about 144.9 miles (233.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.8 miles (204 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 32m 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 02h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Richland County, Ohio.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and Rome.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Rome.
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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
119.7 mi · 2 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270 West
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
17.9 mi · 21 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 40 West: Broad Street
2237 ft · 55 sec
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Turn straight onto West Broad Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Broad Street
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Turn right onto Pasadena Avenue
1805 ft · 1 min · Pasadena Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pasadena Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and Rome.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
West 154th Street
Keep slight right
120 mi · 02h 09m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lakewood and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rome.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Rome?
The road trip is about 144.9 miles (233.2 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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 72.5 miles from Lakewood and 72.5 miles from Rome.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.8 miles (204 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 12:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.93 one way or $37.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lakewood and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rome.
Stop Ideas Near Mansfield
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 Mansfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Rome. Straight-line distance: 126.73 mi (203.96 km).
#1 Lakewood
A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
| Population | 49,350 |
| Coordinates | 41.4819900, -81.7981900 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rome
Village in Ohio, USA
| Population | 95 |
| Coordinates | 39.9564500, -83.1421300 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rome (-83.14213, 39.95645)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 233 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 48m |
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 | $18.93 | $37.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $21.68 | $43.35 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $24.48 | $48.95 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $21.99 | $43.99 |
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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