How far is Lakewood, OH from Wauseon, OH?
The driving distance from Lakewood, OH to Wauseon, OH is about 133.8 miles (215.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121.4 miles (195.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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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 32m.
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.
Township in Sandusky County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and Wauseon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Wauseon.
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Start on Franklin Boulevard
613 ft · 18 sec · Franklin Boulevard
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Turn left onto Hilliard Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Hilliard Road
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Turn left onto McKinley Avenue
1148 ft · 37 sec · McKinley Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 90 West: Toledo
1845 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Freeway
19 mi · 23 min · Northwest Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike Connector
109.3 mi · 1 hr 57 min · Ohio Turnpike Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 108
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left
65 m · 11 sec
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Turn left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue on North Ottokee Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · North Ottokee Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Jefferson Street
76 m · 14 sec · Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto North Fulton Street
844 ft · 35 sec · North Fulton Street
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Turn right onto West Elm Street
7 m · 1 sec · West Elm Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Elm Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and Wauseon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ohio Turnpike Connector
Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike Connector
109 mi · 01h 57m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Lakewood and Chance Rain Showers near Wauseon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Wauseon?
The road trip is about 133.8 miles (215.4 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?
Green Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.8 miles from Lakewood and 67 miles from Wauseon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121.4 miles (195.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 1:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.49 one way or $34.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Lakewood and Chance Rain Showers near Wauseon.
Stop Ideas Near Green Creek
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 Green Creek.
Sandusky
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Elyria
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Wauseon. Straight-line distance: 121.32 mi (195.25 km).
#1 Lakewood
A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
| Population | 49,350 |
| Coordinates | 41.4819900, -81.7981900 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wauseon
City in Ohio
| Population | 7,409 |
| Coordinates | 41.5492200, -84.1416100 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wauseon (-84.14161, 41.54922)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 215 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $17.49 | $34.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $20.02 | $40.04 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $22.61 | $45.22 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $20.31 | $40.63 |
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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