How far is Upper Sandusky, OH from Lakewood, OH?

The driving distance from Upper Sandusky, OH to Lakewood, OH is about 117.3 miles (188.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.4 miles (143.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
117.33 mi
01h 54m
Flight
89.44 mi
143.94 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.44 mi
Kilometers
143.94 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.33 mi
Kilometers
188.82 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakewood
Wed, May 13, 1:43 AM EDT
Return by in Upper Sandusky
Wed, May 13, 3:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upper Sandusky
2026-05-12T23:49
Arrive Lakewood
Wed, May 13, 1:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Upper Sandusky
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Ashland
OH

City in Ohio

From Upper Sandusky
58.6 mi
00h 57m
To Lakewood
58.7 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph S
Destination
64°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Upper Sandusky and Lakewood.

  1. 1

    Start on South Sandusky Avenue

    24 m · 5 sec · South Sandusky Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Wyandot Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · East Wyandot Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1.1 km · 2 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    3031 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    46.4 mi · 52 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.3 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    43.3 mi · 46 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    19.8 mi · 22 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward West 150th Street

    1754 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West 150th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West 150th Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Warren Road

    2.2 mi · 6 min · Warren Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Franklin Boulevard

    139 m · 11 sec · Franklin Boulevard

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Franklin Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Upper Sandusky and Lakewood.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
63.9 mi · 54%
East Wyandot Avenue
49.7 mi · 42%
Warren Road
2.23 mi · 2%
West 150th Street
1.37 mi · 1%
Franklin Boulevard
0.09 mi
South Sandusky Avenue
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

East Wyandot Avenue

Take the exit slight right

46.4 mi · 00h 52m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.9 mi
89.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
00h 57m from Upper Sandusky
Leave By
2:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Upper Sandusky 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 Upper Sandusky to Lakewood?

The road trip is about 117.3 miles (188.8 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.6 miles from Upper Sandusky and 58.7 miles from Lakewood.

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

The direct path is about 89.4 miles (143.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 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 2:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.34 one way or $30.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Upper Sandusky and Mostly Sunny near Lakewood.

Stop Ideas Near Ashland

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

59 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

72 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

88 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

103 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upper Sandusky and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 89.44 mi (143.94 km).

Upper Sandusky

#1 Upper Sandusky

County seat of Wyandot County, Ohio, United States

Population6,436
Coordinates40.8272800, -83.2813100
Altitude258
CountryUnited States
Lakewood

#2 Lakewood

A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population49,350
Coordinates41.4819900, -81.7981900
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: South Sandusky Avenue (-83.281378, 40.82728)
End: Franklin Boulevard (-81.798193, 41.481844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 189 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.14 gal
15.67 L · about $15.34
Round trip
$30.68
8.28 gal · 31.34 L
Estimated CO2
36.8 kg one way
Round trip: 73.6 kg / 162 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $15.34 $30.68
Mid-grade $4.24 $17.56 $35.12
Premium $4.79 $19.83 $39.66
Diesel $4.30 $17.82 $35.64

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Upper Sandusky and Lakewood. The current time is 23:49:20.

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.