How far is Lima, OH from Lakewood, OH?

The driving distance from Lima, OH to Lakewood, OH is about 222.2 miles (357.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 167.9 miles (270.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
222.2 mi
03h 47m
Flight
167.91 mi
270.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
167.91 mi
Kilometers
270.22 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
222.2 mi
Kilometers
357.59 km
Drive Time
03h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakewood
Thu, Apr 16, 1:40 PM EDT
Return by in Lima
Thu, Apr 16, 5:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lima
2026-04-16T09:53
Arrive Lakewood
Thu, Apr 16, 1:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:24 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lima
9:00 PM EDT
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
Brady
OH

Township in Williams County, Ohio

From Lima
114.8 mi
01h 53m
To Lakewood
107.4 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on New Lima Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · New Lima Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on OH State Route 124

    3.2 mi · 5 min · OH State Route 124

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 7 North: Belpre

    2556 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    24.6 mi · 29 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 7

    1.6 km · 1 min · SR 7

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50, SR 339: Parkersburg, Beverly

    917 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Parkersburg

    6.5 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Corridor D

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Corridor D

  11. 11

    Turn left

    957 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    97.9 mi · 1 hr 45 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon

    1543 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Wooster Avenue

    3.2 mi · 4 min · South Wooster Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left

    22.1 mi · 25 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    5.7 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Burbank Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Burbank Road

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Burbank Road

    35 m · 1 sec · Burbank Road

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Burbank Road

    848 ft · 12 sec · Burbank Road

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    37 m · 2 sec

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout

    77 m · 3 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Burbank Road

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Burbank Road

  23. 23

    Continue on N Front Street

    2168 ft · 30 sec · N Front Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Avon Lake Road

    2505 ft · 56 sec · Avon Lake Road

  25. 25

    Take the exit right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    1743 ft · 23 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    16.2 mi · 17 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    19.8 mi · 22 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward West 150th Street

    1754 ft · 45 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left onto West 150th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West 150th Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Warren Road

    2.2 mi · 6 min · Warren Road

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Franklin Boulevard

    139 m · 11 sec · Franklin Boulevard

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Franklin Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Corridor D
103 mi · 46%
I 71 North
36.4 mi · 16%
Burbank Road
10.4 mi · 5%
South Wooster Avenue
8.9 mi · 4%
US 50 East
6.54 mi · 3%
OH State Route 124
3.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Corridor D

Merge slight left

97.9 mi · 01h 45m

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
03h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.3 mi
167.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brady
01h 53m from Lima
Leave By
9:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lima and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lakewood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 222.2 miles (357.6 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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?

Brady is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.8 miles from Lima and 107.4 miles from Lakewood.

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

The direct path is about 167.9 miles (270.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.05 one way or $58.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lima and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lakewood.

Stop Ideas Near Brady

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Brady and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Washington Town Hall
Scenic stop 12.3 mi away

Port Washington Town Hall

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Port Washington, OH 43837
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Museum
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Meeting point 9 mi away

Newcomerstown Mayor Office

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124 W Church St, Newcomerstown, OH 43832
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brady.

RAIL

Alliance

99 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lima and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 167.91 mi (270.22 km).

Lima

#1 Lima

City in Ohio, United States

Population36,440
Coordinates39.0642400, -82.1198700
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Lakewood

#2 Lakewood

A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population49,350
Coordinates41.4819900, -81.7981900
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: New Lima Road (-82.119932, 39.064248)
End: Franklin Boulevard (-81.798193, 41.481844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 358 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.84 gal
29.68 L · about $29.05
Round trip
$58.09
15.68 gal · 59.36 L
Estimated CO2
69.7 kg one way
Round trip: 139.3 kg / 307 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $29.05 $58.09
Mid-grade $4.24 $33.26 $66.51
Premium $4.79 $37.55 $75.11
Diesel $4.30 $33.74 $67.49

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Lima and Lakewood. The current time is 09:53:14.

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.