How far is South Russell, OH from Lakewood, OH?

The driving distance from South Russell, OH to Lakewood, OH is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.93 mi
00h 41m
Flight
22.68 mi
36.5 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.68 mi
Kilometers
36.5 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.93 mi
Kilometers
54.61 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakewood
Sat, Apr 18, 1:07 AM EDT
Return by in South Russell
Sat, Apr 18, 1:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Russell
2026-04-18T00:26
Arrive Lakewood
Sat, Apr 18, 1:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in South Russell
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Garfield Heights
OH

City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States

From South Russell
14.8 mi
00h 20m
To Lakewood
19.1 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph S
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between South Russell and Lakewood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Russell and Lakewood.

  1. 1

    Start on Bell Road

    2601 ft · 1 min · Bell Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Bell Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · Bell Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    33 m · 4 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto North Franklin Street

    1265 ft · 35 sec · North Franklin Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    1384 ft · 47 sec · Maple Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Solon Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Solon Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Cannon Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Cannon Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Harper Road

    810 ft · 26 sec · Harper Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward US 422 West: Cleveland

    996 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Route 422

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Route 422

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 480 East, I 271 South, I 480 West: Columbus, Cleveland, Toledo

    2461 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    2613 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Outerbelt South Freeway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 176, SR 17: Cleveland, Brookpark Road

    2575 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 176 North, I 77 North Alternate: Cleveland

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Jennings Freeway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Jennings Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West, I 490 East

    2574 ft · 46 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Toledo

    2200 ft · 54 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight right

    5 mi · 6 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Warren Road

    1775 ft · 43 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Lakewood Heights Boulevard

    68 m · 8 sec · Lakewood Heights Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Warren Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · Warren Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Franklin Boulevard

    139 m · 11 sec · Franklin Boulevard

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Franklin Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Russell and Lakewood.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 480 East
7.87 mi · 23%
I 90 West
5.92 mi · 17%
Jennings Freeway
2.8 mi · 8%
Cannon Road
2.76 mi · 8%
Route 422
2.1 mi · 6%
Solon Road
1.71 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 480 East

Continue straight

5.61 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
22.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Garfield Heights
00h 20m from South Russell
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving South Russell and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lakewood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Russell to Lakewood?

The road trip is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Garfield Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.8 miles from South Russell and 19.1 miles from Lakewood.

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

The direct path is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.45 one way or $8.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around South Russell and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lakewood.

Stop Ideas Near Garfield Heights

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Garfield Heights and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cleveland City Hall
Scenic stop 7.8 mi away

Cleveland City Hall

Cleveland , OH
601 Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland, OH 44114
Rating 3.6/5 63 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
Parma City Hall
Meeting point 7 mi away

Parma City Hall

Cleveland , OH
6611 Ridge Rd, Cleveland, OH 44129
Rating 3.4/5 27 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Garfield Heights.

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

12 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

41 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

70 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

93 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Russell and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 22.68 mi (36.5 km).

South Russell

#1 South Russell

Village in Ohio, United States

Population3,713
Coordinates41.4314400, -81.3653900
Altitude342
CountryUnited States
Lakewood

#2 Lakewood

A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population49,350
Coordinates41.4819900, -81.7981900
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Bell Road (-81.36539, 41.431285)
End: Franklin Boulevard (-81.798193, 41.481844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.2 gal
4.53 L · about $4.45
Round trip
$8.89
2.4 gal · 9.06 L
Estimated CO2
10.7 kg one way
Round trip: 21.3 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $4.45 $8.89
Mid-grade $4.24 $5.09 $10.18
Premium $4.79 $5.75 $11.50
Diesel $4.30 $5.16 $10.33

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between South Russell and Lakewood. The current time is 00:26:25.

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.