Origin
Aurora, OH
Morning in Aurora on Tuesday
Local time
6:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Aurora, 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
49m
Distance
34.7 mi
56 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Aurora, OH
Lucien Schreiber
Lakewood, OH
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This straightforward 34.7-mile drive from Aurora to Lakewood, Ohio, can be completed in about 49 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily be on the Outerbelt South Freeway, I-90, and I-480, with about 68% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this short hop is around $5. This route stays within the Midwest region and is ideal for a quick transit without needing an overnight stay. Its focused highway nature means you'll cover ground efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Outerbelt South Freeway | 8.3 mi | 10m |
| I 90 | 5 mi | 6m |
| I 480 | 5 mi | 5m |
| Jennings Freeway | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| West Garfield Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Outerbelt East Freeway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| East Aurora Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Ravenna Road | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Outerbelt South Freeway
— 8.3 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aurora, OH and Lakewood, OH.
1
Start on SR 306
46 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Chillicothe Road
2
Turn right onto SR 82
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
West Garfield Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn straight onto SR 82
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East Aurora Road
4
Continue on SR 82
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Ravenna Road
5
Continue on SR 82
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Aurora Road
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 480 West, SR 14 West: Cleveland
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto I 480; SR 14
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
I 480; SR 14
8
Continue on I 271; I 480
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Outerbelt East Freeway
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
Toward I 480 West: Rockside Road, Cleveland
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
1.3 mi
·
1 min
11
Merge onto I 480
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 17A-B
Toward SR 176, SR 17: Cleveland, Brookpark Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Exit 17A
Toward SR 176 North, I 77 North Alternate: Cleveland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto SR 176
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Jennings Freeway
15
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 90 West, I 490 East
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward I 90 West: Toledo
Use the slight left lane.
17
Merge onto I 90
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
I 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 165A
Toward Warren Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn straight onto Lakewood Heights Boulevard
222 ft
·
7 sec
·
Lakewood Heights Boulevard
20
Turn right onto Warren Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Warren Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Turn right onto Franklin Boulevard
456 ft
·
11 sec
·
Franklin Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Arrive at destination
Franklin Boulevard
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.4 miles from Aurora, 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 5.8 and 27.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
5.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the ramp toward I 480 West, SR 14 West: Cleveland
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 480 West, SR 14 West: Cleveland
8
13.5 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway toward I 480 West: Rockside Road, Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 480 West: Rockside Road, Cleveland
8
23.1 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward SR 176, SR 17: Cleveland, Brookpark Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 17A-B
Toward SR 176, SR 17: Cleveland, Brookpark Road
9
23.6 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 176 North, I 77 North Alternate: Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 17A
Toward SR 176 North, I 77 North Alternate: Clev...
7
27.5 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward I 90 West, I 490 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 90 West, I 490 East
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.39 one way
$10.77 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $5.98 | $11.95 |
| premium | $4.91 | $6.71 | $13.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.66 | $15.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.64 | $1.67 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.86 | $2.22 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Morning in Lakewood on Tuesday
Local time
6:42 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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
49m 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?
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 34.7-mile trip, with 68% of it spent on major freeways like the Outerbelt South Freeway, I-90, and I-480. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 8.3 miles on the Outerbelt South Freeway, offering a good opportunity to settle into a steady pace. While this route prioritizes direct travel, it provides a consistent driving experience without significant shifts in road type.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.3 mi on Outerbelt South Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Outerbelt South Freeway and I 90. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 34.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.5 miles (I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Aurora, OH to Lakewood, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Cleveland along the way.
Cleveland
13.5 mi in
|
~19m
|
via I 480
About the Cities
Starting in Aurora, OH
Full guide →Aurora is a city of 16,000 people (2019) in Portage County. It is a suburb of Akron, Ohio. Its downtown area is a National Historic Place, with 21 contributing buildings in styles that include Mid-19th Century Revival, Late Victorian, and Federal.
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 49m. Total distance: 34.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.3 miles on Outerbelt South Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Lakewood, OH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 5.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.5 miles (I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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