How far is Olmsted, OH from Lakewood, OH?
The driving distance from Olmsted, OH to Lakewood, OH is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Olmsted and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olmsted and Lakewood.
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Start on Carey Lane
2 m · 9 sec · Carey Lane
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Turn left onto Columbia Road
2320 ft · 1 min · Columbia Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Columbia Road
2154 ft · 1 min · Columbia Road
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Turn right onto Brookpark Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Brookpark Road
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Turn left onto Mastick Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Mastick Road
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Turn left onto West 210th Street
2.1 mi · 5 min · West 210th Street
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Continue on Wagar Road
1927 ft · 41 sec · Wagar Road
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Turn right onto Hilliard Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · Hilliard Boulevard
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Continue on Hilliard Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Hilliard Boulevard
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Continue on Hilliard Road
131 m · 11 sec · Hilliard Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Hilliard Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Hilliard Road
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Turn right onto Franklin Boulevard
613 ft · 17 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 Olmsted 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.
West 210th Street
Turn left onto West 210th Street
2.08 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Olmsted and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Lakewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Olmsted to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Fairview Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.3 miles from Olmsted and 5.9 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.33 one way or $2.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Olmsted and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Lakewood.
Stop Ideas Near Fairview Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cleveland City Hall
Parma City Hall
Brunswick City Hall Recreation
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fairview Park.
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Sandusky
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Olmsted and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 7.28 mi (11.71 km).
#1 Olmsted
Township in Cuyahoga County, Ohio
| Population | 13,552 |
| Coordinates | 41.4069900, -81.8968000 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| 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: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.33 | $2.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $1.53 | $3.05 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $1.72 | $3.45 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $1.55 | $3.10 |
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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