How far is Union, OH from Lakewood, OH?

The driving distance from Union, OH to Lakewood, OH is about 209.7 miles (337.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171 miles (275.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
209.63 mi
03h 16m
Flight
171 mi
275.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171 mi
Kilometers
275.2 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
209.63 mi
Kilometers
337.36 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakewood
Sun, May 3, 9:43 AM EDT
Return by in Union
Sun, May 3, 12:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union
2026-05-03T06:27
Arrive Lakewood
Sun, May 3, 9:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 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
10:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Union
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Marengo
OH

Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America

From Union
104.8 mi
01h 38m
To Lakewood
104.9 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
34°F
Overnight

Widespread Frost

Starts
Sun, May 3 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Union and Lakewood.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left toward I 70 East: Columbus

    917 ft · 22 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    17.5 mi · 20 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    49.2 mi · 53 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on North Innerbelt

    1003 ft · 16 sec · North Innerbelt

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    2166 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1560 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    110.9 mi · 2 hr

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    19.8 mi · 22 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward West 150th Street

    1754 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West 150th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West 150th Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Warren Road

    2.2 mi · 6 min · Warren Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Franklin Boulevard

    139 m · 11 sec · Franklin Boulevard

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Franklin Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Union 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
15 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
131 mi · 63%
I 70 East
66.8 mi · 32%
I 670 East
4.34 mi · 2%
North Main Street
3.25 mi · 2%
Warren Road
2.23 mi · 1%
West 150th Street
1.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

111 mi · 02h 00m

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 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.7 mi
171 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marengo
01h 38m from Union
Leave By
10:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost leaving Union and Mostly Sunny near Lakewood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Union to Lakewood?

The road trip is about 209.7 miles (337.4 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?

Marengo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.8 miles from Union and 104.9 miles from Lakewood.

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

The direct path is about 171 miles (275.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.7 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 10:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.42 one way or $54.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost around Union and Mostly Sunny near Lakewood.

Stop Ideas Near Marengo

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

52 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

116 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 171 mi (275.2 km).

Union

#1 Union

City in Montgomery and Miami Counties in the U.

Population6,909
Coordinates39.8978300, -84.3063300
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Lakewood

#2 Lakewood

A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population49,350
Coordinates41.4819900, -81.7981900
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-84.30627, 39.897828)
End: Franklin Boulevard (-81.798193, 41.481844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 337 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.4 gal
28 L · about $27.42
Round trip
$54.83
14.8 gal · 56 L
Estimated CO2
65.8 kg one way
Round trip: 131.5 kg / 290 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $27.42 $54.83
Mid-grade $4.24 $31.39 $62.78
Premium $4.79 $35.45 $70.89
Diesel $4.30 $31.85 $63.70

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Union and Lakewood. The current time is 06:27:25.

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.