How far is Lakewood, OH from Wooster, OH?

The driving distance from Lakewood, OH to Wooster, OH is about 54.3 miles (87.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.3 miles (76.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
54.31 mi
01h 08m
Flight
47.31 mi
76.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.31 mi
Kilometers
76.14 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.31 mi
Kilometers
87.41 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wooster
Tue, May 5, 4:37 AM EDT
Return by in Lakewood
Tue, May 5, 5:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakewood
2026-05-05T03:28
Arrive Wooster
Tue, May 5, 4:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:12 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
Medina
OH

City in and county seat of Medina County, Ohio

From Lakewood
27.2 mi
00h 34m
To Wooster
27.2 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW
Destination
71°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    35.3 mi · 39 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 83: Wooster, Lodi

    1126 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Avon Lake Road

    3104 ft · 1 min · Avon Lake Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Front Street

    2168 ft · 30 sec · Front Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Burbank Road

    9 mi · 10 min · Burbank Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Burbank Road

    30 m · 1 sec · Burbank Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Burbank Road

    829 ft · 12 sec · Burbank Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Burbank Road

    41 m · 2 sec · Burbank Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Burbank Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Burbank Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Dix Expressway

    156 m · 9 sec · Dix Expressway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Friendsville Road

    977 ft · 20 sec · Friendsville Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Burbank Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Burbank Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Quinby Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Quinby Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Bowman Street

    1456 ft · 36 sec · East Bowman Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto College Avenue

    32 m · 5 sec · College Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · College Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 154th Street
36.6 mi · 67%
Burbank Road
12.1 mi · 22%
Warren Road
2.23 mi · 4%
West 150th Street
0.85 mi · 2%
Quinby Avenue
0.73 mi · 1%
Avon Lake Road
0.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West 154th Street

Keep slight right

35.3 mi · 00h 39m

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
01h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
47.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Medina
00h 34m from Lakewood
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lakewood and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Wooster.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.3 miles (87.4 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Medina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.2 miles from Lakewood and 27.2 miles from Wooster.

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

The direct path is about 47.3 miles (76.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.11 one way or $14.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lakewood and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Wooster.

Stop Ideas Near Medina

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

32 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

43 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

69 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

79 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Wooster. Straight-line distance: 47.31 mi (76.14 km).

Lakewood

#1 Lakewood

A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

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

#2 Wooster

City in Ohio

Population4,768
Coordinates40.8051700, -81.9364600
Altitude304
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakewood (-81.79819, 41.48199)
End: Wooster (-81.93646, 40.80517)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.92 gal
7.26 L · about $7.11
Round trip
$14.23
3.84 gal · 14.52 L
Estimated CO2
17.1 kg one way
Round trip: 34.1 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $7.11 $14.23
Mid-grade $4.24 $8.14 $16.29
Premium $4.79 $9.20 $18.39
Diesel $4.30 $8.26 $16.53

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakewood and Wooster. The current time is 03:28:27.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.