How far is Lakewood, OH from South Lebanon, OH?

The driving distance from Lakewood, OH to South Lebanon, OH is about 217.5 miles (350.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 193.4 miles (311.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
217.54 mi
04h 05m
Flight
193.4 mi
311.25 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
193.4 mi
Kilometers
311.25 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
217.54 mi
Kilometers
350.1 km
Drive Time
04h 05m

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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 04h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Lebanon
Thu, Apr 23, 6:42 AM EDT
Return by in Lakewood
Thu, Apr 23, 10:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakewood
2026-04-23T02:36
Arrive South Lebanon
Thu, Apr 23, 6:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lakewood
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Berkshire
OH

Township in Delaware County, Ohio

From Lakewood
108.7 mi
02h 02m
To South Lebanon
108.8 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and South Lebanon.

  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

    132.3 mi · 2 hr 24 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    78.8 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 48: South Lebanon

    1615 ft · 57 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    1.4 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Mason Road

    1997 ft · 55 sec · Mason Road

  12. 12

    Continue on West Pike Street

    762 ft · 23 sec · West Pike Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    790 ft · 27 sec · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Broadway Street

    1068 ft · 47 sec · West Broadway Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 154th Street
212 mi · 98%
Warren Road
2.23 mi · 1%
West 150th Street
0.85 mi
Mason Road
0.38 mi
SR 48
0.31 mi
West Broadway Street
0.2 mi
Longest Stretch

West 154th Street

Keep slight right

132 mi · 02h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.1 mi
193.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berkshire
02h 02m from Lakewood
Leave By
8:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lakewood and Sunny near South Lebanon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to South Lebanon?

The road trip is about 217.5 miles (350.1 km) and usually takes 04h 05m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Berkshire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.7 miles from Lakewood and 108.8 miles from South Lebanon.

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

The direct path is about 193.4 miles (311.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.45 one way or $56.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lakewood and Sunny near South Lebanon.

Stop Ideas Near Berkshire

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

35 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and South Lebanon. Straight-line distance: 193.4 mi (311.25 km).

Lakewood

#1 Lakewood

A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population49,350
Coordinates41.4819900, -81.7981900
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
South Lebanon

#2 South Lebanon

Town

Population4,799
Coordinates39.3708900, -84.2132700
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakewood (-81.79819, 41.48199)
End: South Lebanon (-84.21327, 39.37089)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 350 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.68 gal
29.06 L · about $28.45
Round trip
$56.91
15.36 gal · 58.12 L
Estimated CO2
68.3 kg one way
Round trip: 136.5 kg / 301 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $28.45 $56.91
Mid-grade $4.24 $32.58 $65.16
Premium $4.79 $36.79 $73.57
Diesel $4.30 $33.05 $66.11

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakewood and South Lebanon. The current time is 02:36:52.

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.