How far is Westlake, OH from Rome, OH?
The driving distance from Westlake, OH to Rome, OH is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.5 miles (78 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.
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 Huron County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Westlake and Rome.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westlake and Rome.
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Start on Beechwood Drive
773 ft · 39 sec · Beechwood Drive
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Turn left onto Maple Drive
54 m · 10 sec · Maple Drive
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Turn right onto Forest Parkway
705 ft · 31 sec · Forest Parkway
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Turn right onto Center Ridge Road
1623 ft · 45 sec · Center Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Dover Center Road
2.3 mi · 5 min · Dover Center Road
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Turn right onto Lorain Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lorain Road
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Turn left onto Stearns Road
3199 ft · 1 min · Stearns Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 480 West: Toledo
1040 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on State Route 10
6 mi · 7 min · State Route 10
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Continue on Route 20/State Route 301
7 mi · 8 min · Route 20/State Route 301
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Continue on Oberlin Elyria Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · Oberlin Elyria Road
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Continue on Kipton East Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Kipton East Road
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Turn straight onto Oberlin-Norwalk Road
2 mi · 3 min · Oberlin-Norwalk Road
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Continue on Route 20
2.7 mi · 4 min · Route 20
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Continue on East Main Street
2131 ft · 59 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto River Street
4.4 mi · 8 min · River Street
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Turn left
3103 ft · 58 sec
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Continue straight
4.9 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Fayette Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · Fayette Road
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Continue on Fayette Road
3119 ft · 54 sec · Fayette Road
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Turn left onto Fitchville River Road South
1.5 km · 2 min · Fitchville River Road South
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Continue straight
12.7 mi · 18 min
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Turn right
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Westlake and Rome.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Fitchville River Road South
Continue straight
12.7 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Westlake and Sunny near Rome.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Westlake to Rome?
The road trip is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?
Wakeman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Westlake and 30.8 miles from Rome.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.5 miles (78 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:32 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.38 one way or $16.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Westlake and Sunny near Rome.
Stop Ideas Near Wakeman
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 Wakeman.
Elyria
Sandusky
Cleveland Lakefront station
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Westlake and Rome. Straight-line distance: 48.46 mi (77.99 km).
#1 Westlake
City in Ohio, United States
| Population | 31,907 |
| Coordinates | 41.4553200, -81.9179200 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rome
Nestled within Bloominggrove Township in the northern tier of Richland County, Ohio, this unincorporated community lies in a region defined by the glaciated plains of the midwestern United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.9264400, -82.5301700 |
| Altitude | 338 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rome (-82.53017, 40.92644)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $3.86 | $8.38 | $16.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.45 | $9.65 | $19.30 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $10.84 | $21.67 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $13.73 | $27.46 |
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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