Origin
Lakewood, OH
Late night in Lakewood on Sunday
Local time
4:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lakewood, OH to Doylestown, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h
Distance
45.8 mi
74 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lakewood, OH
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Doylestown, OH
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick trip from Lakewood to Doylestown, you can expect a straightforward journey covering approximately 45.8 miles. The drive typically takes about one hour, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion. You will spend the vast majority of your time on highways, which account for 89% of the route. Budgeting about $7 for fuel should cover your travel costs comfortably. Since both cities are located within the Midwest, the transition between them is seamless and familiar. This is a practical, no-nonsense drive that gets you to your destination efficiently without the need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Willow Freeway | 25 mi | 30m |
| State Route 21 | 9.2 mi | 11m |
| Northwest Freeway | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| Troy Lee James Highway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| SR 585 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Warren Road | 1 mi | 3m |
| Gates Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Franklin Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Willow Freeway
— 25 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood, OH and Doylestown, OH.
1
Start on Franklin Boulevard
456 ft
·
18 sec
·
Franklin Boulevard
2
Turn left onto Warren Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Warren Road
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto South Marginal Drive
302 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Marginal Drive
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 90 East: Cleveland
5
Merge onto I 90
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Northwest Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 490
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Troy Lee James Highway
Toward To I 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
432 ft
·
10 sec
Toward I 77: Downtown, Akron
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 77 South: Akron
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 77
25 mi
·
30 min
·
Willow Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 21
9.2 mi
·
11 min
·
State Route 21
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward SR 585: Wooster
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto SR 585
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
SR 585
13
Turn left onto Gates Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Gates Street
14
At end of road, turn right onto North Portage Street
415 ft
·
13 sec
·
North Portage Street
15
Turn right onto West Marion Street
65 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Marion Street
16
Arrive at destination
West Marion Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.9 miles from Lakewood, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 6.2 and 42.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
6.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 490 / Troy Lee James Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 490 / Troy Lee James Highway toward To I 77
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward To I 77
7
8.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward I 77: Downtown, Akron
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 77: Downtown, Akron
7
8.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 77 South: Akron
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 77 South: Akron
6
33.6 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
SR 21 / State Route 21
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 21 / State Route 21
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
42.8 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward SR 585: Wooster
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward SR 585: Wooster
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.11 one way
$14.22 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $7.89 | $15.78 |
| premium | $4.91 | $8.85 | $17.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.11 | $20.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.81 | $2.20 |
| Efficient EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.01 | $1.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.41 | $2.93 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Doylestown, OH
Late night in Doylestown on Sunday
Local time
4:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Macedonia, OH
23 mi in
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
10 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
1h 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience that prioritizes speed and directness over winding backroads. You will navigate via the Willow Freeway, State Route 21, and the Northwest Freeway as you transition from the northern suburbs toward your destination. The most significant portion of your time behind the wheel will be spent on a 25-mile stretch along the Willow Freeway, which serves as the longest uninterrupted segment of the trip. Because this route is so heavily reliant on major corridors, the character of the drive is consistent and predictable. It is a functional commute that allows you to maintain a steady pace for the duration of the hour-long transit.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25 mi on Willow Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Willow Freeway and State Route 21. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.2 miles in near I 490 / Troy Lee James Highway.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 45.8 miles you will encounter 14 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 6.2 miles (I 490 / Troy Lee James Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Between Lakewood, OH and Doylestown, OH, road signs point toward To I 77 and Akron.
To I 77
6.2 mi in
|
~10m
|
via I 490
Akron
8.1 mi in
|
~12m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 45.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25 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 Doylestown, 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 6.2 miles (I 490 / Troy Lee James Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Doylestown, 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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