How far is Lakewood, OH from Upper Arlington, OH?
The driving distance from Lakewood, OH to Upper Arlington, OH is about 136.3 miles (219.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 122.2 miles (196.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m 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 02h 40m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Ashland County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and Upper Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Upper Arlington.
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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
126.8 mi · 2 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward East Hudson Street
1376 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto East Hudson Street
1.6 km · 2 min · East Hudson Street
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Turn left onto Neil Avenue
2933 ft · 1 min · Neil Avenue
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Turn right onto West Lane Avenue
2511 ft · 1 min · West Lane Avenue
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Turn left onto Olentangy River Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Olentangy River Road
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Turn right onto Kinnear Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Kinnear Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Waltham Road
28 m · 4 sec · Waltham Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Waltham Road
145 m · 22 sec · Waltham Road
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Turn left onto Elmwood Avenue
1200 ft · 42 sec · Elmwood Avenue
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Turn right onto Stanford Road
2746 ft · 2 min · Stanford Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Stanford Road
36 m · 4 sec · Stanford Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Stanford Road
145 m · 17 sec · Stanford Road
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Turn right onto Cambridge Boulevard
59 m · 7 sec · Cambridge Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cambridge Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and Upper Arlington.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
West 154th Street
Keep slight right
127 mi · 02h 17m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lakewood and Sunny near Upper Arlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Upper Arlington?
The road trip is about 136.3 miles (219.4 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?
Mifflin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.2 miles from Lakewood and 68.2 miles from Upper Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 122.2 miles (196.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 1:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.82 one way or $35.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lakewood and Sunny near Upper Arlington.
Stop Ideas Near Mifflin
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 Mifflin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Upper Arlington. Straight-line distance: 122.24 mi (196.72 km).
#1 Lakewood
A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
| Population | 49,350 |
| Coordinates | 41.4819900, -81.7981900 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Upper Arlington
City in Ohio
| Population | 34,907 |
| Coordinates | 39.9945100, -83.0624100 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
End: Upper Arlington (-83.06241, 39.99451)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 219 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $17.82 | $35.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $20.40 | $40.81 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $23.04 | $46.08 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $20.70 | $41.40 |
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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