Origin
Bellevue, OH
Afternoon in Bellevue on Sunday
Local time
3:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bellevue, OH to Lakewood, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
63.1 mi
101 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bellevue, OH
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Lakewood, OH
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick trip from Bellevue to Lakewood, you can expect an efficient drive covering 63.1 miles. With a travel time of approximately 1 hour and 17 minutes, this journey is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. Your transit will primarily utilize the Ohio Turnpike, Northwest Freeway, and SR 4, keeping you firmly within the Midwest region for the duration of the trip. Budgeting roughly $9 for fuel should cover your needs comfortably. Overall, this route is a straightforward, highway-focused connection that prioritizes speed and reliability over leisurely sightseeing.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio Turnpike | 31.3 mi | 33m |
| Northwest Freeway | 19.2 mi | 22m |
| SR 4 | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| Ohio Turnpike Connector | 2.6 mi | 2m |
| SR 113 | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| West Main Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Hilliard Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| McKinley Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ohio Turnpike
— 31.3 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue, OH and Lakewood, OH.
1
Start on SR 18
65 ft
·
1 sec
·
Kilbourne Street
2
Turn right onto US 20; SR 18
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
3
Turn left onto SR 113
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
SR 113
4
Turn left onto SR 4
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
SR 4
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
7
Merge onto I 80; I 90
31 mi
·
33 min
·
Ohio Turnpike
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 90
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Ohio Turnpike Connector
Use the slight right lane.
9
Continue on I 90; SR 2
19 mi
·
22 min
·
Northwest Freeway
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 164
Toward McKinley Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn straight onto South Marginal Drive
130 ft
·
11 sec
·
South Marginal Drive
12
Turn left onto McKinley Avenue
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
McKinley Avenue
13
Turn right onto Hilliard Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Hilliard Road
14
Turn right onto Franklin Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Franklin Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
15
Arrive at destination
Franklin Boulevard
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.5 miles from Bellevue, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 7.4 and 61.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
7.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
4
7.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
39.7 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
I 90 / Ohio Turnpike Connector
Keep slight right at fork onto I 90 / Ohio Turnpike Connector
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
7
61.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward McKinley Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 164
Toward McKinley Avenue
5
61.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
|
McKinley Avenue
Turn left onto McKinley Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.79 one way
$19.59 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $10.87 | $21.74 |
| premium | $4.91 | $12.20 | $24.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.93 | $27.86 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.70
Ohio Turnpike
(33.9 mi)
$1.70
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$2
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.63 | $3.03 |
| Efficient EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.52 | $2.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.2 | 0 | $8.83 | $4.04 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Afternoon in Lakewood on Sunday
Local time
3:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
60°F
Amherst, OH
32 mi in
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
7 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
1h 17m 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 high-speed experience on this route, as 94% of your travel takes place on highways. The drive is designed for efficiency, highlighted by a significant 31.3-mile stretch along the Ohio Turnpike that allows for consistent cruising. While the journey begins on SR 4, you will quickly transition into a more industrial, multi-lane environment that defines the Midwest transit corridors. Because the road is almost entirely highway-based, the pace remains steady and predictable from start to finish. You should prepare for a focused, no-frills drive that gets you from point A to point B with minimal interruption.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31.3 mi on Ohio Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ohio Turnpike and Northwest Freeway. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 7.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.1 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 39.7 miles (I 90 / Ohio Turnpike Connector): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 63.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 31.3 miles on Ohio Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.70 in tolls one way, starting with Ohio Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 7.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 39.7 miles (I 90 / Ohio Turnpike Connector): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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