How far is Oberlin, OH from Lakewood, OH?
The driving distance from Oberlin, OH to Lakewood, OH is about 28.6 miles (46 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Lorain County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oberlin and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oberlin and Lakewood.
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Start on South Main Street
29 m · 4 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto West Lorain Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Lorain Street
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Continue on Cleveland Oberlin Road
1 km · 1 min · Cleveland Oberlin Road
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Take the ramp straight
62 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 20 East: Cleveland
2857 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Route 20
5.8 mi · 7 min · Route 20
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Continue on State Route 10
14 mi · 17 min · State Route 10
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cleveland, Columbus
3139 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland
1379 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Berea Freeway
2522 ft · 36 sec · Berea Freeway
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Merge slight right
1.3 km · 1 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 Oberlin and Lakewood.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
State Route 10
Continue on State Route 10
14 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Oberlin 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 Oberlin to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 28.6 miles (46 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
North Ridgeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.3 miles from Oberlin and 14.3 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.74 one way or $7.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny around Oberlin and Mostly Sunny near Lakewood.
Stop Ideas Near North Ridgeville
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 North Ridgeville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oberlin and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 25.32 mi (40.75 km).
#1 Oberlin
City in Ohio
| Population | 8,132 |
| Coordinates | 41.2939400, -82.2173800 |
| Altitude | 248 |
| 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: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.74 | $7.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $4.28 | $8.57 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $4.84 | $9.68 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $4.35 | $8.69 |
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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