How far is Lakewood, OH from Steubenville, OH?

The driving distance from Lakewood, OH to Steubenville, OH is about 137 miles (220.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98 miles (157.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
137.01 mi
02h 47m
Flight
97.97 mi
157.67 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.97 mi
Kilometers
157.67 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.01 mi
Kilometers
220.5 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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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 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Steubenville
Tue, May 5, 12:40 AM EDT
Return by in Lakewood
Tue, May 5, 3:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakewood
2026-05-04T21:53
Arrive Steubenville
Tue, May 5, 12:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lakewood
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Austintown
OH

Census designated place

From Lakewood
68.5 mi
01h 23m
To Steubenville
68.5 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Monday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph SW
Destination
71°F
Monday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Steubenville.

  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

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80: Youngstown, Toledo, Ohio Turnpike

    2391 ft · 58 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Youngstown

    2464 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    56.2 mi · 1 hr · Ohio Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East

    1.4 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, CR 18: Youngstown, Mahoning Avenue

    1328 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Youngstown

    4 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 11 South: Canfield

    2592 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    33.5 mi · 36 min

  16. 16

    Continue on River Lake Highway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · River Lake Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    21.5 mi · 30 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    1726 ft · 27 sec

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    810 ft · 25 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto University Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · University Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on Brady Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Brady Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Langley Avenue

    32 m · 8 sec · Langley Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Sunset Boulevard

    78 m · 8 sec · Sunset Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Brady Circle West

    94 m · 15 sec · Brady Circle West

  26. 26

    Turn right

    123 m · 32 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right

    94 m · 26 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left

    13 m · 3 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
56.2 mi · 41%
SR 11 South
34 mi · 25%
River Lake Highway
28.4 mi · 21%
West 154th Street
7.43 mi · 5%
I 80 East
5.65 mi · 4%
Warren Road
2.23 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

56.2 mi · 01h 00m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39 mi
98 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Austintown
01h 23m from Lakewood
Leave By
12:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Steubenville?

The road trip is about 137 miles (220.5 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Austintown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.5 miles from Lakewood and 68.5 miles from Steubenville.

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

The direct path is about 98 miles (157.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 39 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 12:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.90 one way or $35.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Austintown

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

34 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

90 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Union Station

98 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Elyria

115 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Steubenville. Straight-line distance: 97.97 mi (157.67 km).

Lakewood

#1 Lakewood

A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population49,350
Coordinates41.4819900, -81.7981900
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Steubenville

#2 Steubenville

City in and county seat of Jefferson County, Ohio, United States

Population17,586
Coordinates40.3697900, -80.6339600
Altitude319
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakewood (-81.79819, 41.48199)
End: Steubenville (-80.63396, 40.36979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 221 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.83 gal
18.3 L · about $17.90
Round trip
$35.79
9.66 gal · 36.6 L
Estimated CO2
42.9 kg one way
Round trip: 85.8 kg / 189 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $17.90 $35.79
Mid-grade $4.24 $20.49 $40.98
Premium $4.79 $23.14 $46.27
Diesel $4.30 $20.79 $41.58

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakewood and Steubenville. The current time is 21:53:08.

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.