How far is Waterville, OH from Lakewood, OH?
The driving distance from Waterville, OH to Lakewood, OH is about 113.5 miles (182.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.4 miles (159.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.
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.
Village in Erie County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waterville and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterville and Lakewood.
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Start on North 2nd Street
37 m · 8 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Mechanic Street
124 m · 11 sec · Mechanic Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Anthony Wayne Trail
1.5 mi · 3 min · Anthony Wayne Trail
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Take the ramp straight toward US 24 East: Toledo
3183 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Anthony Wayne Trail
1.8 mi · 2 min · Anthony Wayne Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward I 475 South, US 23 South: Dayton
2702 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Continue on I 75 North, US 23 South, US 20 Truck East: Toledo
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 795, I 80, I 90: Perrysburg
1693 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80, I 90
2593 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80, I 90 Toll: Cleveland, Chicago
2594 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, I 90 East: Cleveland
2448 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
77 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Ohio Turnpike Connector
2.6 mi · 3 min · Ohio Turnpike Connector
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Continue on Northwest Freeway
19.2 mi · 23 min · Northwest Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward McKinley Avenue
1303 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto South Marginal Drive
40 m · 11 sec · South Marginal Drive
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Turn left onto McKinley Avenue
1492 ft · 45 sec · McKinley Avenue
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Turn right onto Hilliard Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Hilliard Road
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Turn right onto Franklin Boulevard
613 ft · 17 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 Waterville and Lakewood.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ohio Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
77 mi · 01h 22m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Waterville 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 Waterville to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 113.5 miles (182.6 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?
Castalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.4 miles from Waterville and 57.1 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.4 miles (159.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.82 one way or $29.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Waterville and Chance Rain Showers near Lakewood.
Stop Ideas Near Castalia
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 Castalia.
Sandusky
Elyria
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Cleveland Lakefront station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waterville and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 99.38 mi (159.94 km).
#1 Waterville
City in Lucas County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 5,596 |
| Coordinates | 41.5008900, -83.7182700 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| 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: 183 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 24m |
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 | $14.82 | $29.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $16.97 | $33.94 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $19.16 | $38.32 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $17.22 | $34.43 |
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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