How far is Pataskala, OH from Lakewood, OH?
The driving distance from Pataskala, OH to Lakewood, OH is about 136.1 miles (219.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112.5 miles (181 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 47m 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 02h 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Ashland 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 Pataskala and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pataskala and Lakewood.
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Start on Jefferson Street
9 m · 4 sec · Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto East Depot Street
70 m · 12 sec · East Depot Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2776 ft · 48 sec · South Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Broad Street
602 ft · 11 sec · East Broad Street
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Turn left onto Hazelton-Etna Road Southwest
4.8 mi · 7 min · Hazelton-Etna Road Southwest
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Continue on Hazelton-Etna Road Northwest
1854 ft · 33 sec · Hazelton-Etna Road Northwest
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Continue on Hazelton Etna Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Hazelton Etna Road
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Turn left onto Johnstown-Alexandria Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Johnstown-Alexandria Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Johnstown-Alexandria Road
10.6 mi · 12 min · Johnstown-Alexandria Road
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Turn straight onto Morning Street
126 m · 13 sec · Morning Street
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Turn left onto Cherry Street
791 ft · 16 sec · Cherry Street
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Turn right onto Columbus Street
2367 ft · 1 min · Columbus Street
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Continue on State Route 61
4.3 mi · 6 min · State Route 61
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 61
89 m · 5 sec · State Route 61
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 61
4.4 mi · 6 min · State Route 61
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Take the ramp right toward Cleveland
1859 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
80 mi · 1 hr 26 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 Pataskala and Lakewood.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Cleveland
Merge slight left
80 mi · 01h 26m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Pataskala and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lakewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pataskala to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 136.1 miles (219.1 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?
Mifflin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68 miles from Pataskala and 68.2 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112.5 miles (181 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 1:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.82 one way or $35.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Pataskala and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lakewood.
Stop Ideas Near Mifflin
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 Mifflin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pataskala and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 112.47 mi (181.01 km).
#1 Pataskala
City in Licking County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 16,010 |
| Coordinates | 39.9956200, -82.6743300 |
| 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: 219 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $17.82 | $35.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $20.40 | $40.81 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $23.04 | $46.08 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $20.70 | $41.40 |
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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