How far is Saint Marys, OH from Lakewood, OH?

The driving distance from Saint Marys, OH to Lakewood, OH is about 188 miles (302.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.9 miles (241.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
188.03 mi
03h 03m
Flight
149.88 mi
241.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.88 mi
Kilometers
241.21 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
188.03 mi
Kilometers
302.6 km
Drive Time
03h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakewood
Sun, Apr 19, 6:56 AM EDT
Return by in Saint Marys
Sun, Apr 19, 10:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Marys
2026-04-19T03:52
Arrive Lakewood
Sun, Apr 19, 6:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 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
10:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Marys
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
Bradner
OH

Town

From Saint Marys
93.5 mi
01h 31m
To Lakewood
94.5 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 20 mph W
Destination
53°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Marys and Lakewood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Marys and Lakewood.

  1. 1

    Start on South Front Street

    32 m · 9 sec · South Front Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Spring Street

    1705 ft · 47 sec · West Spring Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Spruce Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Spruce Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1953 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    11.1 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Toledo

    1331 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    68.6 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Napoleon, Fremont

    1697 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    1041 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    23.9 mi · 33 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Bypass Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Bypass Highway

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bypass Highway

    31 m · 6 sec · Bypass Highway

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Bypass Highway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Bypass Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 53 North: Port Clinton, Lake Erie Island

    3 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 80, I 90: Ohio Turnpike

    74 m · 3 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto I 80, I 90: Ohio Turnpike

    1038 ft · 25 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    769 ft · 19 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    2998 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    50.1 mi · 54 min · Ohio Turnpike

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Ohio Turnpike Connector

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Ohio Turnpike Connector

  21. 21

    Continue on Northwest Freeway

    19.2 mi · 23 min · Northwest Freeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward McKinley Avenue

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto South Marginal Drive

    40 m · 11 sec · South Marginal Drive

  24. 24

    Turn left onto McKinley Avenue

    1492 ft · 45 sec · McKinley Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Hilliard Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Hilliard Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Franklin Boulevard

    613 ft · 17 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 Saint Marys 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
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
4 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
68.8 mi · 37%
Ohio Turnpike
50.1 mi · 27%
US 6
24.5 mi · 13%
Northwest Freeway
19.2 mi · 10%
North Spruce Street
12.1 mi · 6%
Bypass Highway
4.08 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

68.6 mi · 01h 14m

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 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.1 mi
149.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bradner
01h 31m from Saint Marys
Leave By
10:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Saint Marys and 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 Saint Marys to Lakewood?

The road trip is about 188 miles (302.6 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?

Bradner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.5 miles from Saint Marys and 94.5 miles from Lakewood.

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

The direct path is about 149.9 miles (241.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.1 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 10:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.60 one way or $49.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Saint Marys and Chance Rain Showers near Lakewood.

Stop Ideas Near Bradner

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

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

RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

36 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.
RAIL

Sandusky

61 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Bryan

95 mi away
Page and Lynn Street
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

110 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Marys and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 149.88 mi (241.21 km).

Saint Marys

#1 Saint Marys

City in Ohio, United States

Population8,113
Coordinates40.5422700, -84.3894000
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Lakewood

#2 Lakewood

A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population49,350
Coordinates41.4819900, -81.7981900
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: South Front Street (-84.38935, 40.542288)
End: Franklin Boulevard (-81.798193, 41.481844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 303 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.64 gal
25.12 L · about $24.60
Round trip
$49.20
13.28 gal · 50.24 L
Estimated CO2
59 kg one way
Round trip: 118 kg / 260 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $24.60 $49.20
Mid-grade $4.24 $28.17 $56.33
Premium $4.79 $31.81 $63.61
Diesel $4.30 $28.58 $57.16

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Marys and Lakewood. The current time is 03:52:38.

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.