How far is Westerville, OH from Lakewood, OH?
The driving distance from Westerville, OH to Lakewood, OH is about 128.3 miles (206.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.8 miles (178.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m 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 03m.
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.
Human settlement in Ashland County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Westerville and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westerville and Lakewood.
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Start on East College Avenue
716 ft · 26 sec · East College Avenue
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Turn right onto North State Street
1.2 km · 2 min · North State Street
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Turn left onto County Line Road West
1.9 mi · 3 min · County Line Road West
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Turn right onto Worthington Road
158 m · 10 sec · Worthington Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Orion Place
51 m · 4 sec · Orion Place
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Exit the roundabout onto Orion Place
2970 ft · 1 min · Orion Place
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Turn left onto Ikea Way
703 ft · 25 sec · Ikea Way
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Take the ramp right toward I 71 North: Cleveland
2221 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
98.1 mi · 1 hr 45 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 Westerville 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.
I 71 North
Merge slight left
98.1 mi · 01h 45m
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 Westerville and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Lakewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Westerville to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 128.3 miles (206.5 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?
Mifflin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.8 miles from Westerville and 65.6 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.8 miles (178.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 2:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.78 one way or $33.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Westerville and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Lakewood.
Stop Ideas Near Mifflin
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 Mifflin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Westerville and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 110.78 mi (178.29 km).
#1 Westerville
City in Ohio
| Population | 32,567 |
| Coordinates | 40.1261700, -82.9290700 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| 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: 207 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
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 | $16.78 | $33.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $19.22 | $38.43 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $21.70 | $43.40 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $19.50 | $38.99 |
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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