How far is Lakewood, OH from Warrensville Heights, OH?
The driving distance from Lakewood, OH to Warrensville Heights, OH is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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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Halfway Point
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Village in Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and Warrensville Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Warrensville 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 right
872 ft · 11 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South, SR 176 South, I 77 South Alternate: Columbus
2821 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 176 South: Parma
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Jennings Freeway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Jennings Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 480, I 77 Alternate South: Youngstown, Toledo
822 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 480 East: Youngstown
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
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Keep slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Outerbelt South Freeway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 8, SR 43: Northfield Road, Warrensville Road
1711 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 8, SR 43
1510 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Warrensville Road North, Warrensville Heights
1073 ft · 37 sec
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Turn straight onto Warrensville Center Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Warrensville Center Road
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Turn left onto Emery Road
14 m · 1 sec · Emery Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Emery Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and Warrensville 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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Lakewood and Showers And Thunderstorms near Warrensville Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Warrensville Heights?
The road trip is about 19.6 miles (31.6 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?
Brooklyn Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Lakewood and 9.8 miles from Warrensville Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.56 one way or $5.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Lakewood and Showers And Thunderstorms near Warrensville Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Brooklyn Heights
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 Brooklyn Heights.
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Alliance
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Warrensville Heights. Straight-line distance: 13.95 mi (22.45 km).
#1 Lakewood
A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
| Population | 49,350 |
| Coordinates | 41.4819900, -81.7981900 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Warrensville Heights
City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 13,021 |
| Coordinates | 41.4350500, -81.5362300 |
| Altitude | 316 |
| Country | United States |
End: Warrensville Heights (-81.53623, 41.43505)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.56 | $5.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $2.93 | $5.85 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $3.31 | $6.61 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $2.97 | $5.94 |
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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