How far is Minerva, OH from Lakewood, OH?
The driving distance from Minerva, OH to Lakewood, OH is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.3 miles (101.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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 30m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The fifth most populous city in Ohio.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Minerva and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minerva and Lakewood.
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Start on North West Street
15 m · 8 sec · North West Street
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Turn left onto West Lincoln Way
992 ft · 13 sec · West Lincoln Way
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Continue on Lincoln Street Southeast
10 mi · 15 min · Lincoln Street Southeast
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Continue on Lincoln Street East
2923 ft · 45 sec · Lincoln Street East
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Continue on East Walnut Street
1873 ft · 52 sec · East Walnut Street
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Turn right onto Cedar Street South
776 ft · 26 sec · Cedar Street South
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Turn left onto Nassau Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Nassau Street
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Continue on Lincoln Street East
2.1 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Street East
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Continue on Tuscarawas Street East
2 mi · 3 min · Tuscarawas Street East
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Continue on Tuscarawas Street West
1.1 mi · 2 min · Tuscarawas Street West
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 77 North, US 62 East: Akron
1454 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
19.5 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right
132 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 77 North, I 76 West: Cleveland
3.2 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left
32.6 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 490, SR 10 East: Toledo, Opportunity Corridor
1240 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 490 West: Toledo
2562 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Troy Lee James Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Troy Lee James Highway
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Merge slight right onto Northwest Freeway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Northwest Freeway
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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 Minerva 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 77 North
Keep slight left
32.6 mi · 00h 39m
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 Likely leaving Minerva 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 Minerva to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?
Akron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.7 miles from Minerva and 40.8 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.3 miles (101.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 3:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.67 one way or $21.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Minerva and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lakewood.
Stop Ideas Near Akron
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 Akron.
Alliance
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Minerva and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 63.26 mi (101.81 km).
#1 Minerva
Village in Carroll, Columbiana, and Stark counties in the U.
| Population | 3,619 |
| Coordinates | 40.7297800, -81.1053800 |
| Altitude | 322 |
| 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: 131 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $10.67 | $21.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $12.22 | $24.43 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $13.80 | $27.59 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $12.40 | $24.79 |
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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