How far is Lakewood, OH from Shelby, OH?
The driving distance from Lakewood, OH to Shelby, OH is about 83.9 miles (135 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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 01h 43m.
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, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and Shelby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Shelby.
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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
62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Wooster, Mansfield
1339 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 30 West: Mansfield
1983 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
6.1 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 39: Springmill Street, Shelby
1550 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto Springmill Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · Springmill Street
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Continue on Springmill Road
8.1 mi · 13 min · Springmill Road
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1473 ft · 31 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Gamble Street
10 m · 1 sec · North Gamble Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Gamble Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and Shelby.
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
62.1 mi · 01h 07m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Lakewood and Partly Sunny near Shelby.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Shelby?
The road trip is about 83.9 miles (135 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Burbank is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.9 miles from Lakewood and 42 miles from Shelby.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 3:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.97 one way or $21.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lakewood and Partly Sunny near Shelby.
Stop Ideas Near Burbank
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 Burbank.
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Alliance
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Shelby. Straight-line distance: 61.14 mi (98.4 km).
#1 Lakewood
A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
| Population | 49,350 |
| Coordinates | 41.4819900, -81.7981900 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shelby
City in Ohio, United States
| Population | 9,066 |
| Coordinates | 40.8814500, -82.6618400 |
| Altitude | 336 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shelby (-82.66184, 40.88145)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 135 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $10.97 | $21.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $12.56 | $25.11 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $14.18 | $28.36 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $12.74 | $25.48 |
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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