How far is Lexington, OH from Lakewood, OH?
The driving distance from Lexington, OH to Lakewood, OH is about 79.5 miles (128 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.9 miles (110.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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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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 01h 21m.
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.
Village in Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lexington and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lexington and Lakewood.
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Start on the route
2 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Lexington Avenue
146 m · 11 sec · Lexington Avenue
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Turn right onto Orchard Park Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Orchard Park Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Orchard Park Road
2383 ft · 43 sec · Orchard Park Road
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Turn left
1034 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto I 71 North: Cleveland
1644 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
51.6 mi · 55 min
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Keep slight left
19.8 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward West 150th Street
1754 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto West 150th Street
1 mi · 2 min · West 150th Street
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Continue on Warren Road
2.2 mi · 6 min · Warren Road
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Turn right onto Franklin Boulevard
139 m · 11 sec · Franklin Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Franklin Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lexington and Lakewood.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 71 North
Merge slight left
51.6 mi · 00h 55m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Lexington and Sunny near Lakewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lexington to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 79.5 miles (128 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?
Burbank is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.7 miles from Lexington and 39.8 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68.9 miles (110.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 3:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.41 one way or $20.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Lexington and Sunny near Lakewood.
Stop Ideas Near Burbank
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 Burbank.
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Alliance
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lexington and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 68.91 mi (110.9 km).
#1 Lexington
Village in Richland County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 5,328 |
| Coordinates | 40.6786700, -82.5823900 |
| Altitude | 371 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lakewood
A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
| Population | 49,350 |
| Coordinates | 41.4819900, -81.7981900 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
End: Franklin Boulevard (-81.798193, 41.481844)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 128 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $10.41 | $20.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $11.92 | $23.84 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $13.46 | $26.92 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $12.09 | $24.19 |
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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