How far is Lakewood, OH from Troy, OH?

The driving distance from Lakewood, OH to Troy, OH is about 197.9 miles (318.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160.6 miles (258.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 53m 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
197.89 mi
03h 56m
Flight
160.54 mi
258.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.54 mi
Kilometers
258.36 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
197.89 mi
Kilometers
318.47 km
Drive Time
03h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Troy
Fri, Apr 24, 8:54 AM EDT
Return by in Lakewood
Fri, Apr 24, 12:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakewood
2026-04-24T04:58
Arrive Troy
Fri, Apr 24, 8:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:06 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
Marengo
OH

Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America

From Lakewood
98.9 mi
01h 58m
To Troy
99 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph S
Destination
81°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    108.4 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36, SR 37: Sunbury, Delaware

    1921 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto State Route 37 East

    5.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 37 East

  10. 10

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Sunbury Road

  11. 11

    Continue on East William Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · East William Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Marysville Road

    14.3 mi · 16 min · Marysville Road

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield

    564 ft · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield

    28.5 mi · 34 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto State Route 334

    3.7 mi · 4 min · State Route 334

  17. 17

    Turn left

    2639 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto US Route 68

    2.9 mi · 3 min · US Route 68

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 41: Springfield, Troy

    1353 ft · 36 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West 1st Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West 1st Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Troy Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Troy Road

  22. 22

    Continue on East Clark Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Clark Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Troy Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Troy Road

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Troy Road

    11.6 mi · 17 min · Troy Road

  25. 25

    Turn slight right

    27 m · 2 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    7 m · 1 sec

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout toward Public Square

    105 m · 6 sec · Public Square

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Public Square

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 154th Street
110 mi · 55%
US 36 West
28.6 mi · 14%
Troy Road
19.9 mi · 10%
Marysville Road
17.5 mi · 9%
State Route 37 East
5.76 mi · 3%
State Route 334
3.7 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West 154th Street

Keep slight right

108 mi · 01h 57m

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
03h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.3 mi
160.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marengo
01h 58m from Lakewood
Leave By
9:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lakewood and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Troy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 197.9 miles (318.5 km) and usually takes 03h 56m 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?

Marengo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.9 miles from Lakewood and 99 miles from Troy.

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

The direct path is about 160.6 miles (258.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.86 one way or $51.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lakewood and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Troy.

Stop Ideas Near Marengo

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

52 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

116 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Troy. Straight-line distance: 160.54 mi (258.36 km).

Lakewood

#1 Lakewood

A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

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

#2 Troy

City in Miami County, Ohio, United States

Population26,473
Coordinates40.0395000, -84.2032800
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakewood (-81.79819, 41.48199)
End: Troy (-84.20328, 40.0395)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 318 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.98 gal
26.43 L · about $25.86
Round trip
$51.72
13.96 gal · 52.86 L
Estimated CO2
62 kg one way
Round trip: 124.1 kg / 274 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $25.86 $51.72
Mid-grade $4.24 $29.61 $59.22
Premium $4.79 $33.43 $66.87
Diesel $4.30 $30.04 $60.08

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakewood and Troy. The current time is 04:58:20.

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.