How far is Valley, OH from Lakewood, OH?
The driving distance from Valley, OH to Lakewood, OH is about 72.3 miles (116.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.4 miles (98.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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.
City in Portage County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Valley and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valley and Lakewood.
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Start on Valley Road
2.5 mi · 6 min · Valley Road
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Turn left onto Salem-Alliance Road
687 ft · 21 sec · Salem-Alliance Road
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Turn right onto South Pricetown Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · South Pricetown Road
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Turn left onto Cleveland East Liverpool Road
4 mi · 6 min · Cleveland East Liverpool Road
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Continue on State Route 14
3.4 mi · 5 min · State Route 14
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Deerfield Township Square
130 m · 8 sec · State Route 14
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Exit the rotary onto State Route 14
148 m · 12 sec · State Route 14
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Keep slight left to continue on State Route 14
7.5 mi · 11 min · State Route 14
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Continue on Cleveland–East Liverpool Road
4.4 mi · 6 min · Cleveland–East Liverpool Road
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Continue on Cleveland East Liverpool Road
11.6 mi · 19 min · Cleveland East Liverpool Road
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Continue straight
11.4 mi · 13 min
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Continue on Outerbelt East Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt South Freeway
7.1 mi · 9 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
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Keep slight left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Outerbelt South Freeway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 176, SR 17: Cleveland, Brookpark Road
2575 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 176 North, I 77 North Alternate: Cleveland
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Jennings Freeway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Jennings Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West, I 490 East
2574 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Toledo
2200 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight right
5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Warren Road
1775 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto Lakewood Heights Boulevard
68 m · 8 sec · Lakewood Heights Boulevard
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Turn right onto Warren Road
1.4 km · 3 min · Warren Road
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Turn right onto Franklin Boulevard
139 m · 11 sec · Franklin Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Franklin Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Valley and Lakewood.
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.
Cleveland East Liverpool Road
Continue on Cleveland East Liverpool Road
11.6 mi · 00h 19m
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 Valley and Sunny near Lakewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Valley to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 72.3 miles (116.3 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?
Streetsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.1 miles from Valley and 36.2 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.4 miles (98.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 3:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.45 one way or $18.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Valley and Sunny near Lakewood.
Stop Ideas Near Streetsboro
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 Streetsboro.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Valley and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 61.39 mi (98.79 km).
#1 Valley
City in United States of America
| Population | 3,502 |
| Coordinates | 40.8656100, -80.9481400 |
| Altitude | 351 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lakewood
A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
| Population | 49,350 |
| Coordinates | 41.4819900, -81.7981900 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
End: Franklin Boulevard (-81.798193, 41.481844)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $3.71 | $9.45 | $18.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $10.82 | $21.63 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $12.21 | $24.43 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $10.98 | $21.95 |
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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