How far is Lakewood, OH from South Russell, OH?
The driving distance from Lakewood, OH to South Russell, OH is about 28 miles (45.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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 00h 48m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and South Russell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and South Russell.
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Start on Franklin Boulevard
139 m · 18 sec · Franklin Boulevard
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Turn left onto Warren Road
1.5 km · 3 min · Warren Road
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Turn left onto South Marginal Drive
92 m · 7 sec · South Marginal Drive
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 90 East: Cleveland
1253 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Freeway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Northwest Freeway
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Keep slight right
872 ft · 11 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South, SR 176 South, I 77 South Alternate: Columbus
2821 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 176 South: Parma
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Jennings Freeway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Jennings Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 480, I 77 Alternate South: Youngstown, Toledo
822 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 480 East: Youngstown
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
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Keep slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Outerbelt South Freeway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Outerbelt South Freeway
2270 ft · 32 sec · Outerbelt South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Miles Road, North Randall, Bedford Heights
1362 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Miles Road
5.5 mi · 12 min · Miles Road
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Turn slight left onto Bentleyville Road
2486 ft · 1 min · Bentleyville Road
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Continue on Bentleyville Road
2813 ft · 1 min · Bentleyville Road
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Continue on West Orange Street
3230 ft · 2 min · West Orange Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Mill Street
586 ft · 20 sec · Mill Street
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Continue on Cleveland Street
1494 ft · 52 sec · Cleveland Street
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Turn left onto Bell Street
2451 ft · 1 min · Bell Street
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Continue on Bell Road
2601 ft · 1 min · Bell Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bell Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and South Russell.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Miles Road
Turn right onto Miles Road
5.52 mi · 00h 12m
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 Likely leaving Lakewood and Showers And Thunderstorms near South Russell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to South Russell?
The road trip is about 28 miles (45.1 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Garfield Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Lakewood and 14 miles from South Russell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.67 one way or $7.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Lakewood and Showers And Thunderstorms near South Russell.
Stop Ideas Near Garfield Heights
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cleveland City Hall
Parma City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Garfield Heights.
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Alliance
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and South Russell. Straight-line distance: 22.68 mi (36.5 km).
#1 Lakewood
A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
| Population | 49,350 |
| Coordinates | 41.4819900, -81.7981900 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Russell
Village in Ohio, United States
| Population | 3,713 |
| Coordinates | 41.4314400, -81.3653900 |
| Altitude | 342 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Russell (-81.36539, 41.43144)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.67 | $7.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $4.20 | $8.40 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $4.74 | $9.48 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
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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