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

The driving distance from Lakewood, OH to South Point, OH is about 263.5 miles (424.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 215.8 miles (347.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
263.54 mi
05h 14m
Flight
215.78 mi
347.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
215.78 mi
Kilometers
347.27 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
263.54 mi
Kilometers
424.13 km
Drive Time
05h 14m

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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 05h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Point
Thu, Apr 30, 9:02 PM EDT
Return by in Lakewood
Fri, May 1, 2:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakewood
2026-04-30T15:47
Arrive South Point
Thu, Apr 30, 9:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:15 AM to 1:15 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
6:30 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
Grandview Heights
OH

City in Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America

From Lakewood
131.8 mi
02h 37m
To South Point
131.7 mi
02h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Stringtown Road, Grove City

    1678 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 East: Stringtown Road, Grove City

    1011 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 East

    1.3 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 23 North, US 23 South: High Street, Circleville

    1639 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23 South: Circleville

    1087 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    901 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto South High Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · South High Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Portsmouth - Columbus Road

    36.5 mi · 47 min · Portsmouth - Columbus Road

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    31.5 mi · 43 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 823 South: Ironton

    1.1 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway

    16.5 mi · 18 min · Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    29.4 mi · 32 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    955 ft · 26 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    41 m · 4 sec

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Solida Road

    52 m · 8 sec · Solida Road

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Solida Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Solida Road

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 4th Street East

    732 ft · 18 sec · 4th Street East

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street East

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
27 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 154th Street
139 mi · 53%
Portsmouth - Columbus Road
68 mi · 26%
Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway
46.2 mi · 18%
South High Street
2.75 mi · 1%
Warren Road
2.23 mi · 1%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
1.05 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
05h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.7 mi
215.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grandview Heights
02h 37m from Lakewood
Leave By
6:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lakewood and Mostly Sunny near South Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 263.5 miles (424.1 km) and usually takes 05h 14m 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?

Grandview Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.8 miles from Lakewood and 131.7 miles from South Point.

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

The direct path is about 215.8 miles (347.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.7 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 6:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.46 one way or $68.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lakewood and Mostly Sunny near South Point.

Stop Ideas Near Grandview Heights

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

4 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and South Point. Straight-line distance: 215.78 mi (347.27 km).

Lakewood

#1 Lakewood

A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

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

#2 South Point

Town in Ohio, United States

Population3,813
Coordinates38.4178600, -82.5862700
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakewood (-81.79819, 41.48199)
End: South Point (-82.58627, 38.41786)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 424 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.3 gal
35.2 L · about $34.46
Round trip
$68.91
18.6 gal · 70.4 L
Estimated CO2
82.6 kg one way
Round trip: 165.3 kg / 364 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $34.46 $68.91
Mid-grade $4.24 $39.45 $78.90
Premium $4.79 $44.55 $89.09
Diesel $4.30 $40.03 $80.05

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakewood and South Point. The current time is 15:47:55.

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.