How far is Lakewood, OH from Rossford, OH?
The driving distance from Lakewood, OH to Rossford, OH is about 104.1 miles (167.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.8 miles (147.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.
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.
Village in Ohio, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and Rossford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Rossford.
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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 left to continue on Ohio Turnpike Connector
79.4 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Ohio Turnpike Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Toledo, Dayton
1.6 km · 3 min
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Merge slight left
1.1 km · 47 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Buck Road
2188 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Buck Road
1908 ft · 1 min · Buck Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lime City Road
2 m · 1 sec · Lime City Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Lime City Road
1 mi · 3 min · Lime City Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Colony Road
31 m · 6 sec · Colony Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Colony Road
1809 ft · 57 sec · Colony Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Eagle Point Road
905 ft · 28 sec · Eagle Point Road
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Turn left onto Windsor Drive
829 ft · 36 sec · Windsor Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Windsor Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and Rossford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ohio Turnpike Connector
Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike Connector
79.4 mi · 01h 25m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Lakewood and Areas Of Frost then Chance Rain Showers near Rossford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Rossford?
The road trip is about 104.1 miles (167.6 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?
Milan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.9 miles from Lakewood and 52.2 miles from Rossford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.8 miles (147.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 2:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.60 one way or $27.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lakewood and Areas Of Frost then Chance Rain Showers near Rossford.
Stop Ideas Near Milan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Rossford. Straight-line distance: 91.76 mi (147.67 km).
#1 Lakewood
A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
| Population | 49,350 |
| Coordinates | 41.4819900, -81.7981900 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rossford
City in Wood County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 6,595 |
| Coordinates | 41.6097700, -83.5643800 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rossford (-83.56438, 41.60977)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 168 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $13.60 | $27.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $15.57 | $31.14 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $17.58 | $35.16 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $15.80 | $31.59 |
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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