Origin
Brecksville, OH
Morning in Brecksville on Sunday
Local time
6:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brecksville, 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
30m
Distance
20.9 mi
34 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brecksville, OH
Bernd Dittrich
Lakewood, OH
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Trip Overview
Brecksville, OH to Lakewood, OH is 20.9 miles and takes about 30m via Willow Freeway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within Ohio, making it a straightforward option for local travel. Given its short distance and highway focus, it's ideal for a same-day excursion without needing an overnight stay. You'll spend most of your time on major roadways, so expect a direct and efficient journey. Consider this route when you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Willow Freeway | 10.9 mi | 13m |
| Northwest Freeway | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| Troy Lee James Highway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Royalton Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Warren Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Franklin Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Lakewood Heights Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Brecksville Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Willow Freeway
— 10.9 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brecksville, OH and Lakewood, OH.
1
Start on SR 21
90 ft
·
9 sec
·
Brecksville Road
2
Turn left onto SR 82
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Royalton Road
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 77 North: Cleveland
4
Merge onto I 77
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Willow Freeway
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 161B
Toward I 490, SR 10 East: Toledo, Opportunity Corridor
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 490 West: Toledo
Use the slight left / right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 490
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Troy Lee James Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 90
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Northwest Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 165A
Toward Warren Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn straight onto Lakewood Heights Boulevard
222 ft
·
7 sec
·
Lakewood Heights Boulevard
11
Turn right onto Warren Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Warren Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn right onto Franklin Boulevard
456 ft
·
11 sec
·
Franklin Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Arrive at destination
Franklin Boulevard
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 12.2 and 19.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
12.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward I 490, SR 10 East: Toledo, Opportunity Corridor
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 161B
Toward I 490, SR 10 East: Toledo, Opportunity C...
7
12.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 490 West: Toledo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / right lanes.
Toward I 490 West: Toledo
5
12.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
I 490 / Troy Lee James Highway
Merge onto I 490 / Troy Lee James Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
14.7 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
I 90 / Northwest Freeway
Merge onto I 90 / Northwest Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
19.5 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward Warren Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 165A
Toward Warren Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.24 one way
$6.49 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
| premium | $4.91 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.61 | $9.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.19 | $1.00 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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 Sunday
Local time
6:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 18 mph
94% chance
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
24 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
30m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 75% of the route utilizing major freeways. You'll experience a consistent pace for the majority of the 20.9 miles, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 10.9 miles on the Willow Freeway. The journey primarily follows the Willow Freeway, Northwest Freeway, and Troy Lee James Highway, indicating a predominantly high-speed driving experience. Expect minimal slowdowns and a clear path for most of the drive, making it a predictable commute.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.9 mi on Willow Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Willow Freeway and Northwest Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 12.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 20.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 12.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 miles (I 490 / Troy Lee James Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Brecksville, OH to Lakewood, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Opportunity Corridor along the way.
Opportunity Corridor
12.2 mi in
|
~16m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 20.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.9 miles on Willow 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 12.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 miles (I 490 / Troy Lee James Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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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