How far is Munroe Falls, OH from Lakewood, OH?

The driving distance from Munroe Falls, OH to Lakewood, OH is about 41.6 miles (67 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.8 miles (48 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.62 mi
00h 47m
Flight
29.83 mi
48 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.83 mi
Kilometers
48 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.62 mi
Kilometers
66.98 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakewood
Tue, May 12, 10:40 PM EDT
Return by in Munroe Falls
Tue, May 12, 11:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Munroe Falls
2026-05-12T21:52
Arrive Lakewood
Tue, May 12, 10:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Munroe Falls
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Broadview Heights
OH

City in the state of Ohio, United States

From Munroe Falls
20.3 mi
00h 23m
To Lakewood
21.4 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SE
Destination
64°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Munroe Falls and Lakewood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Munroe Falls and Lakewood.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    2783 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Darrow Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Darrow Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Graham Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Graham Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward SR 8 North

    1052 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Akron Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80, Ohio Turnpike: Toledo, Youngstown

    2585 ft · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Toledo

    2172 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    18.1 mi · 19 min · Ohio Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cleveland, Columbus

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward West 150th Street

    1754 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West 150th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West 150th Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Warren Road

    2.2 mi · 6 min · Warren Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Franklin Boulevard

    139 m · 11 sec · Franklin Boulevard

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Franklin Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Munroe Falls and Lakewood.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
18.1 mi · 44%
I 71
8.15 mi · 20%
Akron Expressway
6.35 mi · 15%
Warren Road
2.23 mi · 5%
Graham Road
1.62 mi · 4%
West 150th Street
1.37 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

18.1 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
29.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Broadview Heights
00h 23m from Munroe Falls
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Munroe Falls and Mostly Sunny near Lakewood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Munroe Falls to Lakewood?

The road trip is about 41.6 miles (67 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Broadview Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from Munroe Falls and 21.4 miles from Lakewood.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 29.8 miles (48 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.45 one way or $10.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny around Munroe Falls and Mostly Sunny near Lakewood.

Stop Ideas Near Broadview Heights

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Broadview Heights, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Broadview Heights.

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

21 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

35 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

66 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

87 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Munroe Falls and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 29.83 mi (48 km).

Munroe Falls

#1 Munroe Falls

City in Summit County, Ohio, United States of America

Population5,054
Coordinates41.1445000, -81.4398300
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Lakewood

#2 Lakewood

A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population49,350
Coordinates41.4819900, -81.7981900
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-81.439857, 41.144492)
End: Franklin Boulevard (-81.798193, 41.481844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.47 gal
5.56 L · about $5.45
Round trip
$10.89
2.94 gal · 11.12 L
Estimated CO2
13.1 kg one way
Round trip: 26.1 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $5.45 $10.89
Mid-grade $4.24 $6.24 $12.47
Premium $4.79 $7.04 $14.08
Diesel $4.30 $6.33 $12.65

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Munroe Falls and Lakewood. The current time is 21:52:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.