How far is Middlefield, OH from Lakewood, OH?
The driving distance from Middlefield, OH to Lakewood, OH is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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 00h 57m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Middlefield and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middlefield and Lakewood.
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Start on the route
8 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto West High Street
1 mi · 2 min · West High Street
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Continue on Kinsman Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Kinsman Road
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Continue on East Center Street
2376 ft · 59 sec · East Center Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 5 toward the route
1437 ft · 49 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Ravenna Road
6.3 mi · 10 min · Ravenna Road
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Take the ramp right toward US 422 West: Cleveland
1921 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
15.4 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 480 East, I 271 South, I 480 West: Columbus, Cleveland, Toledo
2461 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right
2613 ft · 40 sec
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Continue straight
5.6 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Outerbelt South Freeway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 176, SR 17: Cleveland, Brookpark Road
2575 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 176 North, I 77 North Alternate: Cleveland
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Jennings Freeway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Jennings Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West, I 490 East
2574 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Toledo
2200 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight right
5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Warren Road
1775 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto Lakewood Heights Boulevard
68 m · 8 sec · Lakewood Heights Boulevard
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Turn right onto Warren Road
1.4 km · 3 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 Middlefield 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.
US 422 West
Merge slight left
15.4 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Middlefield and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lakewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Middlefield to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Solon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.7 miles from Middlefield and 24.8 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 4:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.48 one way or $12.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Middlefield and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lakewood.
Stop Ideas Near Solon
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 Solon.
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Alliance
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Middlefield and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 37.53 mi (60.4 km).
#1 Middlefield
Town in Massachusetts, USA
| Population | 4,466 |
| Coordinates | 41.4620000, -81.0737100 |
| Altitude | 343 |
| 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: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $6.48 | $12.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $7.42 | $14.85 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $8.38 | $16.77 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
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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