How far is Mount Vernon, OH from Lakewood, OH?
The driving distance from Mount Vernon, OH to Lakewood, OH is about 98.5 miles (158.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.3 miles (134.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Wayne County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Vernon and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Vernon and Lakewood.
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Start on Public Square
576 ft · 21 sec · Public Square
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Exit the rotary onto North Main Street
60 m · 14 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto West Chestnut Street
995 ft · 40 sec · West Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto North Sandusky Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Sandusky Street
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Continue on Cassell Road
16 mi · 18 min · Cassell Road
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Continue on Riverside Drive
5.3 mi · 7 min · Riverside Drive
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Turn left onto I 71 North: Cleveland
1644 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
51.6 mi · 55 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 Mount Vernon 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
Merge slight left
51.6 mi · 00h 55m
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 Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 98.5 miles (158.6 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?
West Salem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.2 miles from Mount Vernon and 49.3 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.3 miles (134.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 3:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.89 one way or $25.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Mount Vernon and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lakewood.
Stop Ideas Near West Salem
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 West Salem.
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Sandusky
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Vernon and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 83.34 mi (134.12 km).
#1 Mount Vernon
City in Knox County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 16,660 |
| Coordinates | 40.3934000, -82.4857200 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| 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: 159 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $12.89 | $25.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $14.76 | $29.52 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $16.67 | $33.34 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $14.98 | $29.96 |
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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