Heath, OH to Lakewood, OH is 155.9 miles and takes about 3h 19m via I 71 and US 250, with a fuel budget near $24 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This single-day trip stays within the Midwest, moving from one part of Ohio to another. Expect a mixed drive profile, giving you a bit of everything as you travel. With just one recommended stop and a relatively short travel time, this route is manageable for most drivers looking for a straightforward journey.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
77.9 miles from Heath, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 46m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 71
36 mi
39m
US 250
29.4 mi
34m
Cadiz-Dennison Road
21.4 mi
30m
Water Street
15.9 mi
17m
Burbank Road
10.3 mi
11m
Cadiz-Harrisville Road
8.3 mi
12m
SR 7
7.9 mi
8m
Pleasant Grove Road
4.9 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 36 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Heath, OH and Lakewood, OH.
1
Start on CR 48
1.9 mi·4 min·Wegee Road
2
Turn right
372 ft·20 sec
3
At end of road, turn right onto SR 7 Scenic
0.3 mi·40 sec·Central Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·29 sec
5
Merge onto SR 7
7.9 mi·8 min·SR 7
6
Take the exit onto SR 767; SR 7 Alt
0.1 mi·22 sec·SR 767; SR 7 Alt
Toward I 70, US 40, US 250: Wheeling, Bridgeport
7
Turn right onto SR 767
0.3 mi·30 sec·North Lincoln Avenue
8
Turn left onto US 250
0.7 mi·1 min·Cadiz Pike
9
Continue on US 250
0.4 mi·39 sec·Sunset Heights Road
10
Continue on US 250
2.8 mi·4 min·Sunset Heights Road
11
Continue on US 250
3.8 mi·5 min·Colerain Road
12
Continue on US 250
4.9 mi·7 min·Pleasant Grove Road
13
Continue on US 250
8.3 mi·12 min·Cadiz-Harrisville Road
14
Continue on US 250
2.2 mi·3 min·East Market Street
15
Turn slight left onto Deersville Avenue
0.8 mi·1 min·Deersville Avenue
16
Turn right onto US 250
21 mi·30 min·Cadiz-Dennison Road
17
Continue on US 250; SR 800
1.1 mi·1 min·US 250; SR 800
18
Take the exit onto US 250; SR 800
0.3 mi·41 sec·US 250; SR 800
Toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: Uhrichsville, New Philadelphia
19
Turn right onto US 250; SR 800
16 mi·17 min·Water Street
20
Take the exit onto US 250
0.3 mi·41 sec·US 250
Exit 87Toward US 250: Strasburg, MassillonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Turn left onto US 250
3.2 mi·3 min·South Wooster Avenue
22
Turn left onto US 250
22 mi·25 min·US 250
23
Keep slight right at fork onto US 250
5.7 mi·6 min·US 250
24
Continue on SR 83
1.2 mi·1 min·Burbank Road
25
Enter roundabout onto SR 83
115 ft·1 sec·Burbank Road
26
Continue on SR 83
0.2 mi·11 sec·Burbank Road
27
Enter roundabout
122 ft·1 sec
28
Continue
251 ft·3 sec
29
Turn straight onto SR 83
8.9 mi·10 min·Burbank Road
30
Continue on SR 83
0.4 mi·30 sec·N Front Street
31
Continue on SR 83
0.5 mi·55 sec·Avon Lake Road
32
Take the exit
0.3 mi·23 sec
Toward I 71 North: Cleveland
33
Merge onto I 71
16 mi·17 min·I 71
34
Keep slight left at fork onto I 71
20 mi·22 min·I 71
35
Take the exit
0.3 mi·44 sec
Exit 240Toward West 150th StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
36
Turn left onto West 150th Street
1.0 mi·2 min·West 150th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
37
Continue on Warren Road
2.2 mi·5 min·Warren Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
38
Turn right onto Franklin Boulevard
456 ft·11 sec·Franklin Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
39
Arrive at destination
Franklin Boulevard
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 19m duration, leaving in the morning from Heath, OH, allows ample time to reach Lakewood, OH, before evening. With only one recommended stop, you can be flexible with your breaks, perhaps pulling over around the halfway point or when you feel the need. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially before heading onto longer highway stretches, as the estimated fuel cost is $24. Consider the drive through more rural areas; ensure you have your route planned or GPS active, as cell service can sometimes be spotty on roads like Cadiz-Dennison Road.
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 77.9 miles from Heath, OH, or about 1h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36 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 34 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 77.9 miles or 1h 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 43m
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 Heath, 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 Heath, OH
This is one driving day of about 155.9 miles and 3h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Heath, 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 36 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 22
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.9 and 152.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.9 mi into trip|~4m in|SR 7 Scenic / Central Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto SR 7 Scenic / Central Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
10.4 mi into trip|~14m in|SR 767; SR 7 Alt
Take the exit onto SR 767; SR 7 Alt toward I 70, US 40, US 250: Wheeling, Bridgeport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 70, US 40, US 250: Wheeling, Bridgepor...
5
57 mi into trip|~1h 23m in|US 250; SR 800
Take the exit onto US 250; SR 800 toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: Uhrichsville, New Philadelphia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: Uhrichsville,...
8
73.3 mi into trip|~1h 40m in|US 250
Take the exit onto US 250 toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon
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 87
Toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon
7
152.2 mi into trip|~3h 10m 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
$24.20 one way
$48.39 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg55 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$26.85
$53.71
premium
$4.91
$30.13
$60.26
diesel
$5.61
$34.42
$68.84
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
46.8
0
$16.37
$7.48
Efficient EV
39
0
$13.64
$6.24
EV Truck/SUV
62.4
0
$21.83
$9.98
Gas CO2
55 kg
EV CO2
18 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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Heath, OH
Morning
in Heath on Tuesday
Local time
6:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lakewood, OH
Morning
in Lakewood on Tuesday
Local time
6:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
67°F
West Chester, OH
78 mi in
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
22 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
3h 19m 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.
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
~30 min detour
Free
near mile 139.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a varied driving experience, with 47% of it on highways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 36 miles on I 71, providing a chance for steady progress. The drive transitions between faster highway sections and more local roads like Cadiz-Dennison Road and US 250. This mix means you'll experience both efficient travel and moments where you'll navigate at a different pace, keeping the journey from becoming monotonous.
47% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
39 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 36 mi on I 71.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in near SR 7 Scenic / Central Avenue.
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 22 significant decision points across 155.9 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 1.9 miles (SR 7 Scenic / Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 10.4 miles (SR 767; SR 7 Alt): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57 miles (US 250; SR 800): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
Between Heath, OH and Lakewood, OH, road signs point toward Bridgeport, New Philadelphia and Massillon.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 19m. Total distance: 155.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 36 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 1.9 miles (SR 7 Scenic / Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 10.4 miles (SR 767; SR 7 Alt): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57 miles (US 250; SR 800): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Cuyahoga Valley National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Lakewood, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
