How far is West Union, OH from Lakewood, OH?
The driving distance from West Union, OH to Lakewood, OH is about 242.1 miles (389.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 207.4 miles (333.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 17m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Union and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Union and Lakewood.
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Start on the route
46 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto South Pleasant Street
42 m · 8 sec · South Pleasant Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
2586 ft · 35 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Northeast Main Street
12.1 mi · 14 min · Northeast Main Street
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Turn right onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
25.4 mi · 29 min · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
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Turn left
1503 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
22.5 mi · 32 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Columbus
34.5 mi · 45 min
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Continue on South High Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · South High Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Columbus, Wheeling
1391 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 West
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
1.3 mi · 1 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus
1415 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Columbus
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
3.6 mi · 4 min · South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling
2063 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt
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Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland
1.6 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
111.8 mi · 2 hr 1 min
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Keep slight left
19.8 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward West 150th Street
1754 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto West 150th Street
1 mi · 2 min · West 150th Street
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Continue on Warren Road
2.2 mi · 6 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 West Union 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.
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Keep slight left
112 mi · 02h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving West Union 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 West Union to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 242.1 miles (389.6 km) and usually takes 04h 08m 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?
Westerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.4 miles from West Union and 120.7 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 207.4 miles (333.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.7 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 8:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.64 one way or $63.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Union and Mostly Sunny near Lakewood.
Stop Ideas Near Westerville
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 Westerville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Union and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 207.34 mi (333.68 km).
#1 West Union
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 3,147 |
| Coordinates | 38.7945200, -83.5451900 |
| Altitude | 290 |
| 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: 390 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 01m |
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 | $31.64 | $63.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $36.23 | $72.45 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $40.91 | $81.81 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $36.76 | $73.51 |
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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