How far is Lakewood, OH from Vandalia, OH?
The driving distance from Lakewood, OH to Vandalia, OH is about 203.1 miles (326.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 167 miles (268.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 38m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 49m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and Vandalia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Vandalia.
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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
129.2 mi · 2 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton
1692 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton
1491 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway
1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway
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Keep slight right
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight right onto West Freeway
61.1 mi · 1 hr 6 min · West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Dayton, Toledo
1475 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Toledo
3128 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 40: Vandalia, Donnelsville
1802 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto East National Road
1.1 km · 1 min · East National Road
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Turn sharp left
37 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and Vandalia.
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
129 mi · 02h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Lakewood and Mostly Sunny near Vandalia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Vandalia?
The road trip is about 203.1 miles (326.9 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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 101.5 miles from Lakewood and 101.7 miles from Vandalia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 167 miles (268.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.56 one way or $53.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lakewood and Mostly Sunny near Vandalia.
Stop Ideas Near Marengo
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 Marengo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Vandalia. Straight-line distance: 167.05 mi (268.84 km).
#1 Lakewood
A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
| Population | 49,350 |
| Coordinates | 41.4819900, -81.7981900 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Vandalia
City in Illinois
| Population | 14,987 |
| Coordinates | 39.8906100, -84.1988300 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vandalia (-84.19883, 39.89061)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 327 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 32m |
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 | $26.56 | $53.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $30.42 | $60.83 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $34.34 | $68.69 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $30.86 | $61.72 |
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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