How far is Lakewood, OH from Westerville, OH?

The driving distance from Lakewood, OH to Westerville, OH is about 125.6 miles (202.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.8 miles (178.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
125.65 mi
02h 24m
Flight
110.78 mi
178.29 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.78 mi
Kilometers
178.29 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.65 mi
Kilometers
202.21 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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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 02h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westerville
Thu, May 14, 6:10 AM EDT
Return by in Lakewood
Thu, May 14, 8:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakewood
2026-05-14T03:46
Arrive Westerville
Thu, May 14, 6:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lakewood
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Mifflin
OH

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

From Lakewood
62.8 mi
01h 12m
To Westerville
62.8 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and Westerville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Westerville.

  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

    117.2 mi · 2 hr 6 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Ikea Way, Gemini Place

    1570 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Gemini Place

    617 ft · 24 sec · Gemini Place

  10. 10

    Continue on Ikea Way

    656 ft · 17 sec · Ikea Way

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Orion Place

    2974 ft · 1 min · Orion Place

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Worthington Road

    20 m · 1 sec · Worthington Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Worthington Road

    159 m · 16 sec · Worthington Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto County Line Road West

    1.9 mi · 3 min · County Line Road West

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North State Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · North State Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East College Avenue

    716 ft · 24 sec · East College Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East College Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and Westerville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 154th Street
119 mi · 94%
Warren Road
2.23 mi · 2%
County Line Road West
1.89 mi · 2%
West 150th Street
0.85 mi · 1%
North State Street
0.74 mi · 1%
Orion Place
0.56 mi
Longest Stretch

West 154th Street

Keep slight right

117 mi · 02h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
110.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mifflin
01h 12m from Lakewood
Leave By
1:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Lakewood and Mostly Sunny near Westerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Westerville?

The road trip is about 125.6 miles (202.2 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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 62.8 miles from Lakewood and 62.8 miles from Westerville.

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

The direct path is about 110.8 miles (178.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 1:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.41 one way or $32.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Lakewood and Mostly Sunny near Westerville.

Stop Ideas Near Mifflin

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

70 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

80 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

99 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
BUS

Columbus, OH

105 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Westerville. Straight-line distance: 110.78 mi (178.29 km).

Lakewood

#1 Lakewood

A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population49,350
Coordinates41.4819900, -81.7981900
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Westerville

#2 Westerville

City in Ohio

Population32,567
Coordinates40.1261700, -82.9290700
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakewood (-81.79819, 41.48199)
End: Westerville (-82.92907, 40.12617)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 202 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.43 gal
16.78 L · about $16.41
Round trip
$32.83
8.86 gal · 33.56 L
Estimated CO2
39.4 kg one way
Round trip: 78.7 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $16.41 $32.83
Mid-grade $4.24 $18.79 $37.58
Premium $4.79 $21.22 $42.44
Diesel $4.30 $19.07 $38.13

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 · May 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakewood and Westerville. The current time is 03:46:11.

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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.