Origin
Hough, OH
Morning in Hough on Tuesday
Local time
7:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hough, 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
21m
Distance
11.8 mi
19 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hough, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Lakewood, OH
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Trip Overview
Hough, OH to Lakewood, OH is 11.8 miles and takes about 21m via I 90, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward drive entirely within Ohio, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Expect a mixed drive that's mostly highway, making it a quick and easy transit rather than a destination in itself. It’s perfect for a day trip or as a quick hop between nearby urban areas.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| Innerbelt | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Chester Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Warren Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Hough Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East 79th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East 71st Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Linwood Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 5.5 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hough, OH and Lakewood, OH.
1
Start on Linwood Avenue
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Linwood Avenue
2
Turn right onto East 79th Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
East 79th Street
3
Turn right onto Hough Avenue
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
Hough Avenue
4
Turn left onto East 71st Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
East 71st Street
5
Turn right onto US 322
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Chester Avenue
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto I 90
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
Innerbelt
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Innerbelt
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 90
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
I 90
Toward I 90 East, I 71 South, SR 176 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 165A
Toward Warren Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn straight onto Lakewood Heights Boulevard
222 ft
·
7 sec
·
Lakewood Heights Boulevard
12
Turn right onto Warren Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Warren Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn right onto Franklin Boulevard
456 ft
·
11 sec
·
Franklin Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Arrive at destination
Franklin Boulevard
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 11.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East 79th Street
Turn right onto East 79th Street
Navigation decision point
8
5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 90
Keep slight right at fork onto I 90 toward I 90 East, I 71 South, SR 176 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 90 East, I 71 South, SR 176 South
7
10.4 mi into trip
|
~17m 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
5
10.8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Warren Road
Turn right onto Warren Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
11.7 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Franklin Boulevard
Turn right onto Franklin Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.83 one way
$3.66 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $2.03 | $4.06 |
| premium | $4.91 | $2.28 | $4.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.61 | $5.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.24 | $0.57 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.03 | $0.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.76 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
7:09 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
21m 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?
This route features a mixed drive profile, with 46% of it on the highway. You'll experience stretches on I 90, the Innerbelt, and Chester Avenue. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 5.5 miles on I 90, offering a chance for consistent speed. The road character will shift between faster-paced highway travel and potentially more urban surface streets as you approach your destination.
46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.5 mi on I 90.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 0.2 miles in near East 79th Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 11.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 21m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (East 79th Street): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles (I 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
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 21m. Total distance: 11.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.5 miles on I 90. 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 0.2 miles (East 79th Street): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles (I 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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