How far is Lakewood, OH from White Oak, OH?

The driving distance from Lakewood, OH to White Oak, OH is about 244.4 miles (393.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 215.2 miles (346.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
244.36 mi
04h 37m
Flight
215.22 mi
346.37 km direct

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

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
215.22 mi
Kilometers
346.37 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
244.36 mi
Kilometers
393.26 km
Drive Time
04h 37m

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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 04h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in White Oak
Sun, Nov 8, 9:21 PM EST
Return by in Lakewood
Mon, Nov 9, 1:59 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakewood
2026-11-08T16:43
Arrive White Oak
Sun, Nov 8, 9:21 PM EST
Route Timing
04h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:44 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lakewood
9:00 PM EST
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
Westerville
OH

City in Ohio

From Lakewood
122.1 mi
02h 18m
To White Oak
122.3 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 18 mph SW
Destination
57°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 4:00 PM EST
Wind
13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and White Oak.

  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

    92.8 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 126: Ronald Reagan Highway

    845 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway

    12.5 mi · 16 min · Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27, SR 126 West: Colerain Avenue

    1530 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Colerain Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Colerain Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Banning Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Banning Road

  14. 14

    Turn right

    35 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    9 m · 2 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 154th Street
226 mi · 93%
Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway
12.5 mi · 5%
Warren Road
2.23 mi · 1%
Colerain Avenue
1.05 mi
West 150th Street
0.85 mi
Banning Road
0.8 mi
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
04h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.2 mi
215.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westerville
02h 18m from Lakewood
Leave By
7:44 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lakewood and Sunny near White Oak.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to White Oak?

The road trip is about 244.4 miles (393.3 km) and usually takes 04h 37m 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?

Westerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.1 miles from Lakewood and 122.3 miles from White Oak.

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

The direct path is about 215.2 miles (346.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.27 one way or $66.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lakewood and Sunny near White Oak.

Stop Ideas Near Westerville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

19 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and White Oak. Straight-line distance: 215.22 mi (346.37 km).

Lakewood

#1 Lakewood

A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population49,350
Coordinates41.4819900, -81.7981900
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
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#2 White Oak

White Oak is a place in Ohio, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.2131100, -84.5993900
Altitude279
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakewood (-81.79819, 41.48199)
End: White Oak (-84.59939, 39.21311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 393 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.62 gal
32.64 L · about $33.27
Round trip
$66.55
17.24 gal · 65.28 L
Estimated CO2
76.6 kg one way
Round trip: 153.2 kg / 338 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $33.27 $66.55
Mid-grade $4.45 $38.32 $76.65
Premium $4.99 $43.05 $86.10
Diesel $6.33 $54.54 $109.08

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 · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakewood and White Oak. The current time is 16:43:46.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.