How far is New Carlisle, OH from Lakewood, OH?

The driving distance from New Carlisle, OH to Lakewood, OH is about 197.5 miles (317.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158.1 miles (254.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
197.55 mi
03h 05m
Flight
158.15 mi
254.52 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.15 mi
Kilometers
254.52 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
197.55 mi
Kilometers
317.92 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakewood
Tue, May 5, 3:54 PM EDT
Return by in New Carlisle
Tue, May 5, 7:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Carlisle
2026-05-05T12:48
Arrive Lakewood
Tue, May 5, 3:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Carlisle
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Chesterville
OH

Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America

From New Carlisle
93.9 mi
01h 32m
To Lakewood
103.6 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph SW
Destination
71°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between New Carlisle and Lakewood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Carlisle and Lakewood.

  1. 1

    Start on Jefferson Street

    135 m · 11 sec · Jefferson Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Milton Carlisle Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Milton Carlisle Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Medway-Carlisle Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Medway-Carlisle Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West National Road

    8.3 mi · 12 min · West National Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight toward US 68 North: Urbana

    1320 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 334 East: River Road, Springfield

    1297 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 334 East

    610 ft · 15 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto State Route 334

    3.4 mi · 4 min · State Route 334

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mechanicsburg Road

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Mechanicsburg Road

  11. 11

    Continue on State Route 4

    6.9 mi · 8 min · State Route 4

  12. 12

    Continue on West Sandusky Street

    5.9 mi · 8 min · West Sandusky Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight left

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36 East: Delaware

    1418 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Delaware Avenue

    14.4 mi · 17 min · Delaware Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on West William Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · West William Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Sunbury Road

  19. 19

    Continue on State Route 37 East

    5.9 mi · 8 min · State Route 37 East

  20. 20

    Take the exit left

    1628 ft · 40 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    89.5 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    19.8 mi · 22 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward West 150th Street

    1754 ft · 45 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West 150th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West 150th Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Warren Road

    2.2 mi · 6 min · Warren Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Franklin Boulevard

    139 m · 11 sec · Franklin Boulevard

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Franklin Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Carlisle 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
27 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 37 East
115 mi · 58%
Delaware Avenue
14.4 mi · 7%
West Sandusky Street
9.63 mi · 5%
West National Road
8.32 mi · 4%
State Route 4
6.91 mi · 3%
Mechanicsburg Road
5.22 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

State Route 37 East

Merge slight left

89.5 mi · 01h 36m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.4 mi
158.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterville
01h 32m from New Carlisle
Leave By
10:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New Carlisle 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 New Carlisle to Lakewood?

The road trip is about 197.5 miles (317.9 km) and usually takes 03h 05m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Chesterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.9 miles from New Carlisle and 103.6 miles from Lakewood.

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

The direct path is about 158.1 miles (254.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.82 one way or $51.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around New Carlisle and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lakewood.

Stop Ideas Near Chesterville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Chesterville, 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 Chesterville.

BUS

Columbus, OH

64 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

107 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

111 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Carlisle and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 158.15 mi (254.52 km).

New Carlisle

#1 New Carlisle

City in Ohio, US

Population5,559
Coordinates39.9361700, -84.0254900
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Lakewood

#2 Lakewood

A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population49,350
Coordinates41.4819900, -81.7981900
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: West Jefferson Street (-84.025502, 39.93604)
End: Franklin Boulevard (-81.798193, 41.481844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 318 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.97 gal
26.39 L · about $25.82
Round trip
$51.65
13.94 gal · 52.78 L
Estimated CO2
61.9 kg one way
Round trip: 123.9 kg / 273 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $25.82 $51.65
Mid-grade $4.24 $29.57 $59.13
Premium $4.79 $33.39 $66.77
Diesel $4.30 $30.00 $60.00

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between New Carlisle and Lakewood. The current time is 12:48:36.

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.