How far is Wauseon, OH from Lakewood, OH?
The driving distance from Wauseon, OH to Lakewood, OH is about 134.3 miles (216.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121.4 miles (195.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.
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.
Township in Sandusky County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wauseon and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wauseon and Lakewood.
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Start on West Elm Street
7 m · 8 sec · West Elm Street
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Turn left onto North Fulton Street
844 ft · 35 sec · North Fulton Street
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Turn left onto Jefferson Street
76 m · 12 sec · Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto North Ottokee Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · North Ottokee Street
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the ramp slight right
1700 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right
1739 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
106.8 mi · 1 hr 54 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 Wauseon 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
107 mi · 01h 54m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Wauseon and Partly Cloudy near Lakewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wauseon to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 134.3 miles (216.2 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?
Green Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.7 miles from Wauseon and 67.5 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121.4 miles (195.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 2:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.56 one way or $35.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wauseon and Partly Cloudy near Lakewood.
Stop Ideas Near Green Creek
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 Green Creek.
Sandusky
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Elyria
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wauseon and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 121.32 mi (195.25 km).
#1 Wauseon
City in Ohio
| Population | 7,409 |
| Coordinates | 41.5492200, -84.1416100 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| 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: 216 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $17.56 | $35.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $20.11 | $40.21 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $22.70 | $45.41 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $20.40 | $40.80 |
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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