How far is Rome, OH from Westlake, OH?
The driving distance from Rome, OH to Westlake, OH is about 61.5 miles (98.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.5 miles (78 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.
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.
Township in Huron County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rome and Westlake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rome and Westlake.
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Start on the route
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
12.7 mi · 17 min
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Turn straight onto Fitchville River Road South
1.5 km · 2 min · Fitchville River Road South
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Turn right onto Fayette Road
4.3 mi · 6 min · Fayette Road
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Turn left
4.9 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
2723 ft · 51 sec
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Turn slight right
4.4 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto East Main Street
2131 ft · 52 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Route 20
2.7 mi · 4 min · Route 20
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Continue on Oberlin-Norwalk Road
2 mi · 3 min · Oberlin-Norwalk Road
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Turn slight right
129 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Kipton East Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Kipton East Road
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Continue on Oberlin Elyria Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · Oberlin Elyria Road
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Continue on Route 20
7.2 mi · 8 min · Route 20
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Continue on State Route 10
7.7 mi · 9 min · State Route 10
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Take the exit slight right toward Stearns Road, Crocker Road
1306 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Stearns Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Stearns Road
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Turn right onto Lorain Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lorain Road
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Turn left onto Dover Center Road
2.3 mi · 5 min · Dover Center Road
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Turn right onto Center Ridge Road
1623 ft · 43 sec · Center Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Forest Parkway
705 ft · 37 sec · Forest Parkway
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Turn left onto Maple Drive
54 m · 10 sec · Maple Drive
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Turn right onto Beechwood Drive
773 ft · 34 sec · Beechwood Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Beechwood Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rome and Westlake.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn left
12.7 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Sunny leaving Rome and Partly Cloudy near Westlake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rome to Westlake?
The road trip is about 61.5 miles (98.9 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?
Wakeman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.7 miles from Rome and 30.8 miles from Westlake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.5 miles (78 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:32 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.38 one way or $16.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rome and Partly Cloudy near Westlake.
Stop Ideas Near Wakeman
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 Wakeman.
Elyria
Sandusky
Cleveland Lakefront station
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rome and Westlake. Straight-line distance: 48.46 mi (77.99 km).
#1 Rome
Nestled within Bloominggrove Township in the northern tier of Richland County, Ohio, this unincorporated community lies in a region defined by the glaciated plains of the midwestern United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.9264400, -82.5301700 |
| Altitude | 338 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Westlake
City in Ohio, United States
| Population | 31,907 |
| Coordinates | 41.4553200, -81.9179200 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: Westlake (-81.91792, 41.45532)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $3.86 | $8.38 | $16.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.45 | $9.65 | $19.30 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $10.84 | $21.67 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $13.73 | $27.46 |
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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