How far is Lakewood, OH from Washington Court House, OH?

The driving distance from Lakewood, OH to Washington Court House, OH is about 175.9 miles (283.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 159.7 miles (257 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 56m 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
175.89 mi
03h 28m
Flight
159.68 mi
256.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
159.68 mi
Kilometers
256.98 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.89 mi
Kilometers
283.06 km
Drive Time
03h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Washington Court House
Thu, Apr 23, 7:16 AM EDT
Return by in Lakewood
Thu, Apr 23, 10:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakewood
2026-04-23T03:47
Arrive Washington Court House
Thu, Apr 23, 7:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 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
10:04 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
Chesterville
OH

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

From Lakewood
87.9 mi
01h 44m
To Washington Court House
87.9 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and Washington Court House.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Washington Court House.

  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

    132.3 mi · 2 hr 24 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    12.5 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 62, SR 3: Harrisburg

    2515 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Harrisburg Pike

    10 mi · 14 min · Harrisburg Pike

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Columbus-Washington C H Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Columbus-Washington C H Road

  13. 13

    Continue on State Route 3

    12.2 mi · 18 min · State Route 3

  14. 14

    Continue on Columbus Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · Columbus Avenue

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Columbus Avenue

    2479 ft · 42 sec · Columbus Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on East Court Street

    1298 ft · 24 sec · East Court Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and Washington Court House.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 154th Street
146 mi · 83%
State Route 3
12.2 mi · 7%
Harrisburg Pike
9.99 mi · 6%
Warren Road
2.23 mi · 1%
Columbus Avenue
1.37 mi · 1%
Columbus-Washington C H Road
1.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West 154th Street

Keep slight right

132 mi · 02h 24m

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 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.2 mi
159.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterville
01h 44m from Lakewood
Leave By
10:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lakewood and Sunny near Washington Court House.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Washington Court House?

The road trip is about 175.9 miles (283.1 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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?

Chesterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.9 miles from Lakewood and 87.9 miles from Washington Court House.

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

The direct path is about 159.7 miles (257 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.01 one way or $46.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lakewood and Sunny near Washington Court House.

Stop Ideas Near Chesterville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

64 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

107 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

111 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Washington Court House. Straight-line distance: 159.68 mi (256.98 km).

Lakewood

#1 Lakewood

A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population49,350
Coordinates41.4819900, -81.7981900
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Washington Court House

#2 Washington Court House

City in and county seat of Fayette County, Ohio, United States

Population14,193
Coordinates39.5364500, -83.4390800
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakewood (-81.79819, 41.48199)
End: Washington Court House (-83.43908, 39.53645)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 283 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.21 gal
23.49 L · about $23.01
Round trip
$46.02
12.42 gal · 46.98 L
Estimated CO2
55.2 kg one way
Round trip: 110.4 kg / 243 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $23.01 $46.02
Mid-grade $4.24 $26.34 $52.69
Premium $4.79 $29.75 $59.49
Diesel $4.30 $26.73 $53.46

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakewood and Washington Court House. The current time is 03:47:43.

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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.