How far is Mineral Ridge, OH from Lakewood, OH?
The driving distance from Mineral Ridge, OH to Lakewood, OH is about 73.4 miles (118.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.4 miles (94 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.
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.
City in Portage County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mineral Ridge and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mineral Ridge and Lakewood.
-
1
Start on South Main Street
2174 ft · 44 sec · South Main Street
-
2
Continue on North Canfield Niles Road
2804 ft · 1 min · North Canfield Niles Road
-
3
Take the ramp right
2511 ft · 1 min
-
4
Merge slight left
2.9 mi · 3 min
-
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 76 East
2550 ft · 1 min
-
6
Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Cleveland
2349 ft · 1 min
-
7
Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
31.1 mi · 33 min · Ohio Turnpike
-
8
Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike
25.2 mi · 27 min · Ohio Turnpike
-
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cleveland, Columbus
1.1 mi · 2 min
-
10
Merge slight left
7.1 mi · 8 min
-
11
Take the exit slight right toward West 150th Street
1754 ft · 45 sec
-
12
Turn left onto West 150th Street
1 mi · 2 min · West 150th Street
-
13
Continue on Warren Road
2.2 mi · 6 min · Warren Road
-
14
Turn right onto Franklin Boulevard
139 m · 11 sec · Franklin Boulevard
-
15
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Franklin Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mineral Ridge 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.
Ohio Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
31.1 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Sunny leaving Mineral Ridge and Sunny near Lakewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mineral Ridge to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 73.4 miles (118.2 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?
Streetsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.7 miles from Mineral Ridge and 36.8 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.4 miles (94 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 3:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.60 one way or $19.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mineral Ridge and Sunny near Lakewood.
Stop Ideas Near Streetsboro
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 Streetsboro.
Alliance
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mineral Ridge and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 58.41 mi (94 km).
#1 Mineral Ridge
Census designated place
| Population | 3,892 |
| Coordinates | 41.1400600, -80.7689700 |
| Altitude | 306 |
| 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: 118 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $9.60 | $19.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $10.99 | $21.97 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $12.41 | $24.81 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $11.15 | $22.29 |
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 30, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.