How far is Lakewood, OH from Sterling, OH?
The driving distance from Lakewood, OH to Sterling, OH is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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 56m.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Medina County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and Sterling.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Sterling.
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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
29.5 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron
1171 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76, US 224 East: Akron
2561 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 3: Medina, Seville
931 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right
51 m · 4 sec
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Turn slight right onto Wooster Pike
2314 ft · 39 sec · Wooster Pike
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Continue on Center Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Center Street
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Turn straight onto Milton Street
1694 ft · 47 sec · Milton Street
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Continue on Sterling Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Sterling Road
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Continue on Seville Road
1 mi · 2 min · Seville Road
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Continue on Kauffman Avenue
2923 ft · 1 min · Kauffman Avenue
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Turn right onto Chestnut Street
32 m · 5 sec · Chestnut Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chestnut Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and Sterling.
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.
West 154th Street
Keep slight right
29.5 mi · 00h 32m
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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lakewood and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sterling.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Sterling?
The road trip is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Hinckley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.5 miles from Lakewood and 20.4 miles from Sterling.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.37 one way or $10.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lakewood and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sterling.
Stop Ideas Near Hinckley
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 Hinckley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Sterling. Straight-line distance: 35.64 mi (57.36 km).
#1 Lakewood
A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
| Population | 49,350 |
| Coordinates | 41.4819900, -81.7981900 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sterling
Unincorporated community in northwestern Milton Township, Wayne County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 4,577 |
| Coordinates | 40.9675600, -81.8484700 |
| Altitude | 294 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sterling (-81.84847, 40.96756)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.37 | $10.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $6.15 | $12.30 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $6.95 | $13.89 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $6.24 | $12.48 |
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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