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Trip from Lakewood, OH to Avon Lake, OH

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

24m

Distance

15.5 mi

25 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 22m ★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Lakewood, OH, OH

Lakewood, OH

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city in Lorain County, Ohio, United States

Avon Lake, OH

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Trip Overview

Lakewood, OH to Avon Lake, OH is 15.5 miles and takes about 24 minutes via Northwest Freeway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Midwest region, specifically within Ohio, making it a straightforward local journey. Given its brief duration, this drive is ideal for a quick relocation or a simple day trip without the need for overnight planning. You'll primarily be on well-traveled roads, so expect typical commuter traffic rather than extensive scenic vistas. It's a practical route for those needing to cover a small distance efficiently.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Northwest Freeway 10.3 mi 12m
Avon Belden Road 1.7 mi 2m
Hilliard Road 1 mi 2m
Center Road 0.9 mi 1m
Redwood Boulevard 0.5 mi 1m
McKinley Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Beechwood Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Franklin Boulevard 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Northwest Freeway — 10.3 mi, about 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood, OH and Avon Lake, OH.

1

Start on Franklin Boulevard

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Franklin Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
2

Turn left onto Hilliard Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · Hilliard Road
3

Turn left onto McKinley Avenue

0.2 mi · 36 sec · McKinley Avenue
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Toward I 90 West: Toledo
5

Merge onto I 90

10 mi · 12 min · Northwest Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 153 Toward SR 83: Avon, Avon Lake
7

Turn right onto SR 83

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Center Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Turn right onto SR 83

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Chester Road
9

Turn left onto SR 83

0.8 mi · 1 min · Center Road
Use the left lane.
10

Continue on SR 83

1.7 mi · 2 min · Avon Belden Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
11

Turn left onto Redwood Boulevard

0.5 mi · 1 min · Redwood Boulevard
12

Turn right onto Beechwood Avenue

0.2 mi · 43 sec · Beechwood Avenue
13

Arrive at destination

Beechwood Avenue

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.3 and 12.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
1.3 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the ramp toward I 90 West: Toledo

Navigation decision point

Toward I 90 West: Toledo
5
1.7 mi into trip | ~3m 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.
6
12 mi into trip | ~16m in

Take the exit toward SR 83: Avon, Avon Lake

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 153 Toward SR 83: Avon, Avon Lake
6
12.2 mi into trip | ~17m in | SR 83 / Center Road

Turn right onto SR 83 / Center Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
12.3 mi into trip | ~17m in | SR 83 / Chester Road

Turn right onto SR 83 / Chester Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.41 one way

$4.81 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $2.67 $5.34
premium $4.91 $3.00 $5.99
diesel $5.61 $3.42 $6.84

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.6 0 $1.63 $0.74
Efficient EV 3.9 0 $1.36 $0.62
EV Truck/SUV 6.2 0 $2.17 $0.99

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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 18, 2026

Origin

Lakewood, OH

Morning in Lakewood on Sunday

Local time

6:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 16 mph 11% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT until April 22 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Destination

Avon Lake, OH

Morning in Avon Lake on Sunday

Local time

6:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°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

2 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

24m 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 67% of the route utilizing major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.3 miles on the Northwest Freeway. You'll experience a mostly consistent driving feel, transitioning from the Northwest Freeway onto local roads like Avon Belden Road and Hilliard Road. The road character is predominantly that of a functional, direct path, designed for efficient travel between these two Ohio communities. Expect a smooth, albeit not particularly varied, driving experience for the majority of the trip.

67% 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: 10.3 mi on Northwest Freeway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Northwest Freeway and Avon Belden Road. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 15.5 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 1.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (I 90 / Northwest Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 15.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

24m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 10.3 miles on Northwest Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 1.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (I 90 / Northwest Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12 miles: 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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Avon Lake, 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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