How far is Lakewood, OH from University Heights, OH?
The driving distance from Lakewood, OH to University Heights, OH is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Ohio and the center of the Cleveland metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and University Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and University Heights.
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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 left to continue on Troy Lee James Highway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Troy Lee James Highway
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Continue on Opportunity Corridor
2.2 mi · 5 min · Opportunity Corridor
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Continue on East 105th Street
1998 ft · 1 min · East 105th Street
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Turn right onto Cedar Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Cedar Avenue
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Continue on Cedar Road
3 mi · 7 min · Cedar Road
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Turn right onto Vernon Road
705 ft · 32 sec · Vernon Road
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Turn left onto Washington Boulevard
813 ft · 38 sec · Washington Boulevard
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Turn left onto Silsby Road
74 m · 11 sec · Silsby Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Silsby Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and University Heights.
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.
Northwest Freeway
Merge slight left onto Northwest Freeway
4.84 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Lakewood and Sunny near University Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to University Heights?
The road trip is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cleveland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Lakewood and 7.9 miles from University Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.04 one way or $4.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lakewood and Sunny near University Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Cleveland
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 Cleveland.
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Alliance
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and University Heights. Straight-line distance: 13.55 mi (21.8 km).
#1 Lakewood
A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
| Population | 49,350 |
| Coordinates | 41.4819900, -81.7981900 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
#2 University Heights
City in Ohio
| Population | 12,642 |
| Coordinates | 41.4978300, -81.5373500 |
| Altitude | 313 |
| Country | United States |
End: University Heights (-81.53735, 41.49783)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.04 | $4.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $2.33 | $4.67 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $2.63 | $5.27 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $2.37 | $4.73 |
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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