How far is Lincoln Heights, OH from Lakewood, OH?
The driving distance from Lincoln Heights, OH to Lakewood, OH is about 236.4 miles (380.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 208.8 miles (336 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 30m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 45m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Delaware County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lincoln Heights and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln Heights and Lakewood.
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Start on Magee Avenue
651 ft · 32 sec · Magee Avenue
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Turn left onto Schumard Avenue
820 ft · 38 sec · Schumard Avenue
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Turn right onto Mangham Drive
57 m · 12 sec · Mangham Drive
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Turn left onto Shepherd Lane
756 ft · 29 sec · Shepherd Lane
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Take the ramp left toward I 75 North: Dayton
1364 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Mill Creek Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275: Indianapolis, Columbus
1537 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 275 East: Columbus
2211 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Circle Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus
1773 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Columbus
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
14.2 mi · 16 min · Northeast Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon
1484 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right
157 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
4.3 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Middleboro Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · Middleboro Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Wilmington Road
103 m · 10 sec · Wilmington Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 71 North: Columbus
1495 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
68.9 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling
2063 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt
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Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland
1.6 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
111.8 mi · 2 hr 1 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 Lincoln Heights 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
Keep slight left
112 mi · 02h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lincoln Heights and Chance Rain Showers near Lakewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lincoln Heights to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 236.4 miles (380.4 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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?
Galena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.2 miles from Lincoln Heights and 117.2 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 208.8 miles (336 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.90 one way or $61.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lincoln Heights and Chance Rain Showers near Lakewood.
Stop Ideas Near Galena
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 Galena.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln Heights and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 208.76 mi (335.97 km).
#1 Lincoln Heights
City in the United States of America
| Population | 3,354 |
| Coordinates | 39.2389500, -84.4555000 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| 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: 380 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 56m |
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 | $30.90 | $61.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $35.38 | $70.76 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $39.95 | $79.90 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $35.90 | $71.79 |
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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