Origin
Ashland, OH
Late night in Ashland on Tuesday
Local time
5:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ashland, OH to Lakewood, OH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
60.6 mi
98 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ashland, OH
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Lakewood, OH
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Ashland to Lakewood, you are looking at a straightforward 60.6-mile journey across Ohio. Clocking in at approximately 1 hour and 14 minutes, this trip is easily manageable as a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. Budgeting around $9 for fuel should cover your needs for the duration of the drive. Since both cities are located within the Midwest, you will experience consistent regional characteristics throughout the transition. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick change of pace, this direct route offers a practical way to connect these two points without unnecessary detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 71 | 53 mi | 57m |
| West Main Street | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Warren Road | 2.2 mi | 5m |
| West 150th Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| US 250 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Franklin Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 53 mi, about 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ashland, OH and Lakewood, OH.
1
Start on West Main Street
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
West Main Street
2
Continue on US 250
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 250
3
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto I 71
33 mi
·
35 min
·
I 71
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 71
20 mi
·
22 min
·
I 71
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 240
Toward West 150th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn left onto West 150th Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West 150th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on Warren Road
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Warren Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn right onto Franklin Boulevard
456 ft
·
11 sec
·
Franklin Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Arrive at destination
Franklin Boulevard
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.3 miles from Ashland, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 3.5 and 60.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
3.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
37.2 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
I 71
Keep slight left at fork onto I 71
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
7
56.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Take the exit toward West 150th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 240
Toward West 150th Street
4
57.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
West 150th Street
Turn left onto West 150th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
60.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
Franklin Boulevard
Turn right onto Franklin Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.40 one way
$18.81 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $10.44 | $20.88 |
| premium | $4.91 | $11.71 | $23.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.38 | $26.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.36 | $2.91 |
| Efficient EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.30 | $2.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.2 | 0 | $8.48 | $3.88 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Lakewood, OH
Late night in Lakewood on Tuesday
Local time
5:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
15 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 14m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 88% of your travel time spent on major thoroughfares. You will spend the vast majority of your time—specifically 53 miles—cruising along I-71, which provides the backbone of your journey. The experience is primarily an interstate grind, allowing for efficient movement between your origin and destination. As you approach Lakewood, the character of the road shifts from the high-speed flow of the interstate to local navigation via West Main Street and Warren Road. Expect a consistent, fast-paced drive that prioritizes speed and directness over winding, scenic backroads.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 53 mi on I 71.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and West Main Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 14m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.2 miles (I 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 56.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Ashland, OH
Full guide →Ashland is a city in Northeast Ohio. It is the county seat of Ashland County.
Arriving in Lakewood, OH
Full guide →Lakewood is a city next to Cleveland, in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 60.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 53 miles on I 71. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.2 miles (I 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 56.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Cuyahoga Valley National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lakewood, OH before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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