How far is Wellston, OH from Lakewood, OH?

The driving distance from Wellston, OH to Lakewood, OH is about 218.5 miles (351.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 167.5 miles (269.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
218.54 mi
03h 40m
Flight
167.5 mi
269.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
167.5 mi
Kilometers
269.56 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
218.54 mi
Kilometers
351.71 km
Drive Time
03h 40m

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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 03h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakewood
Sun, Apr 19, 10:10 AM EDT
Return by in Wellston
Sun, Apr 19, 1:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wellston
2026-04-19T06:29
Arrive Lakewood
Sun, Apr 19, 10:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 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
9:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wellston
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
Berkshire
OH

Township in Delaware County, Ohio

From Wellston
108.2 mi
01h 50m
To Lakewood
110.3 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W
Destination
53°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Broadway Street

    7 m · 5 sec · East Broadway Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Pennsylvania Avenue

    32.3 mi · 49 min · North Pennsylvania Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on South Mulberry Street

    869 ft · 20 sec · South Mulberry Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1879 ft · 46 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    6.9 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Logan-Lancaster Road Southeast

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Logan-Lancaster Road Southeast

  7. 7

    Continue on Logan-Lancaster Road

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Logan-Lancaster Road

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Lancaster Bypass

    13.3 mi · 14 min · Lancaster Bypass

  9. 9

    Continue on Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest

  10. 10

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    8.5 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Southeast Expressway

    2200 ft · 31 sec · Southeast Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on College Avenue

    740 ft · 13 sec · College Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on College Avenue

    1624 ft · 28 sec · College Avenue

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Columbus

    1554 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · East Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, US 40: Cleveland, Broad Street

    1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    2058 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    111.8 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    19.8 mi · 22 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward West 150th Street

    1754 ft · 45 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West 150th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West 150th Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Warren Road

    2.2 mi · 6 min · Warren Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Franklin Boulevard

    139 m · 11 sec · Franklin Boulevard

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Franklin Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wellston 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
24 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
133 mi · 61%
North Pennsylvania Avenue
32.3 mi · 15%
Lancaster Bypass
13.3 mi · 6%
Southeast Expressway
8.87 mi · 4%
Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
7.82 mi · 4%
South Mulberry Street
7.4 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Keep slight left

112 mi · 02h 01m

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 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51 mi
167.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berkshire
01h 50m from Wellston
Leave By
9:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Wellston 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 Wellston to Lakewood?

The road trip is about 218.5 miles (351.7 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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?

Berkshire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.2 miles from Wellston and 110.3 miles from Lakewood.

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

The direct path is about 167.5 miles (269.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 51 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 9:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.57 one way or $57.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Wellston and Chance Rain Showers near Lakewood.

Stop Ideas Near Berkshire

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

35 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wellston and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 167.5 mi (269.56 km).

Wellston

#1 Wellston

City in Jackson County, Ohio, United States of America

Population5,532
Coordinates39.1234100, -82.5329400
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Lakewood

#2 Lakewood

A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Population49,350
Coordinates41.4819900, -81.7981900
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: East Broadway Street (-82.532933, 39.123463)
End: Franklin Boulevard (-81.798193, 41.481844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 352 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.71 gal
29.19 L · about $28.57
Round trip
$57.13
15.42 gal · 58.38 L
Estimated CO2
68.5 kg one way
Round trip: 137 kg / 302 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $28.57 $57.13
Mid-grade $4.24 $32.71 $65.41
Premium $4.79 $36.93 $73.86
Diesel $4.30 $33.18 $66.37

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Wellston and Lakewood. The current time is 06:29:26.

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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.