Traveling from Goshen to Lakewood spans 223.4 miles, a journey that typically takes 4 hours and 24 minutes behind the wheel. Because this is a relatively straightforward drive through the Ohio Midwest, it is perfectly suited for a single-day trip without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $33 for fuel to complete the trek. By utilizing a combination of I-71, US-22, and SR-132, you will remain within the same state for the duration of the trip. Whether you are heading north for a weekend getaway or a quick business visit, this route offers a predictable and efficient path across the region.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
111.7 miles from Goshen, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 17m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 71
193.5 mi
3h 31m
US 22
10 mi
14m
SR 132
6.7 mi
11m
SR 380
3.5 mi
6m
SR 123
3 mi
5m
Warren Road
2.2 mi
5m
South Innerbelt
1.3 mi
1m
SR 28
1.2 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 193.5 mi, about 3h 31m
Traffic on I-71
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 108 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,188 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,709
Quietest
2 AM
~157 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
13.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goshen, OH and Lakewood, OH.
1
Start on Mulberry Street
110 ft·10 sec·Mulberry Street
2
Turn left onto Goshen Road
516 ft·20 sec·Goshen Road
3
Turn left onto SR 28; SR 132
1.2 mi·2 min·SR 28; SR 132
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto SR 132
6.7 mi·11 min·SR 132
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left onto SR 123
3.0 mi·5 min·SR 123
6
Turn right onto US 22; SR 3
10.0 mi·14 min·US 22; SR 3
7
Turn left onto SR 380
3.5 mi·6 min·SR 380
8
Turn left onto SR 73
0.2 mi·20 sec·State Route 73
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward I 71 North: Columbus
10
Merge onto I 71
61 mi·1 hr 5 min·I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit onto I 71
0.4 mi·45 sec·I 71
Toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, WheelingUse the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 70; I 71
1.3 mi·1 min·South Innerbelt
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 71
1.0 mi·1 min·I 71
Exit 101AToward I 71 North: ClevelandUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 71
112 mi·2 hr 1 min·I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 71
20 mi·22 min·I 71
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi·44 sec
Exit 240Toward West 150th StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn left onto West 150th Street
1.0 mi·2 min·West 150th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on Warren Road
2.2 mi·5 min·Warren Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Turn right onto Franklin Boulevard
456 ft·11 sec·Franklin Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Arrive at destination
Franklin Boulevard
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 4-hour and 24-minute travel time, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refuel. Since the majority of the trip is concentrated on a single long interstate stretch, try to time your departure to avoid peak traffic hours in the urban corridors you will pass through. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before merging onto I-71, as the 193.5-mile longest stretch offers fewer opportunities to exit compared to your local road segments. Being flexible with your departure time is a major advantage for a trip of this length, allowing you to bypass congestion. Use your one planned stop strategically to break up the monotony of the long highway run.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 111.7 miles from Goshen, OH, or about 2h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 193.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 49 miles or 1h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 111.7 miles or 2h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lakewood, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Goshen, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Goshen, OH
This is one driving day of about 223.4 miles and 4h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Goshen, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 71 for about 193.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 24.7 and 219.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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24.7 mi into trip|~41m in
Take the ramp toward I 71 North: Columbus
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward I 71 North: Columbus
7
85.5 mi into trip|~1h 47m in|I 71
Take the exit onto I 71 toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling
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 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeli...
8
87.2 mi into trip|~1h 50m in|I 71
Keep slight right at fork onto I 71 toward I 71 North: Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 101A
Toward I 71 North: Cleveland
6
88.2 mi into trip|~1h 51m in|I 71
Keep slight left at fork onto I 71
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
219.7 mi into trip|~4h 15m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.33 one way
$68.66 round trip
$3.90/gal25.4 MPG avg78 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$38.72
$77.43
premium
$4.99
$43.86
$87.72
diesel
$4.80
$42.18
$84.36
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
67
0
$23.46
$10.72
Efficient EV
55.9
0
$19.55
$8.94
EV Truck/SUV
89.4
1
$31.28
$14.30
Gas CO2
78 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Forecast as of Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Goshen, OH
Afternoon
in Goshen on Sunday
Local time
3:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
W 13 mph58% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 18 at 3:58PM EDT until July 18 at 4:15PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 3:55PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Destination
Lakewood, OH
Afternoon
in Lakewood on Sunday
Local time
3:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
W 20 mph100% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 18 at 3:58PM EDT until July 18 at 4:15PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 3:55PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
4h 24m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discov...
12 mi from route
~31 min detour
Free
near mile 208
Throughout his life, Charles Young overcame countless obstacles in his ascent to prominence. In spite of overt racism and stifling inequality, Young rose through the military ranks to become one of th...
13 mi from route
~33 min detour
Free
near mile 30.8
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park was established to honor the lives and achievements of poet and author Paul Laurence Dunbar and aviation pioneers Wilbur and Orville Wright. Through p...
23 mi from route
~58 min detour
Free
near mile 30.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 98% of this route consists of high-speed transit. The primary workload of your trip involves a 193.5-mile stretch on I-71, which serves as the backbone of your journey. While you start and finish your drive on local roads like SR-132 and US-22, the vast majority of your time will be spent maintaining consistent speeds on the interstate. This makes for a predictable, albeit intensive, driving experience that prioritizes efficiency over technical winding roads. Prepare for a steady rhythm as you transition from the local connectors to the long, uninterrupted flow of the highway system.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 193.5 mi on I 71.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and US 22. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 24.7 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 223.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 24.7 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 85.5 miles (I 71): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 87.2 miles (I 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,212 ft702 ft
Total Climb
762 ft
Total Descent
900 ft
Highest Point
1,212 ft
~127.7 mi in
Elevation Range
510 ft
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 Goshen, OH to Lakewood, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Wheeling along the way.
Wheeling
85.5 mi in|~1h 47m|via I 71
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Goshen is a city of 34,000 people (2019) in northern Indiana. The city is known as a major recreational vehicle and accessories manufacturing center, the home of Goshen College, a small Mennonite liberal arts college, and the Elkhart County 4-H Fair, one of the largest county fairs in the United States.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 24m. Total distance: 223.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 193.5 miles on I 71. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 24.7 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 85.5 miles (I 71): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 87.2 miles (I 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument and Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Lakewood, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
