Origin
Lakewood, OH
Late night in Lakewood on Sunday
Local time
4:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lakewood, OH to Fayette, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 46m
Distance
146 mi
235 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 36m
★
6 AM
2h 46m
8 AM
3h 8m
10 AM
2h 54m
12 PM
2h 52m
3 PM
2h 55m
5 PM
3h 7m
8 PM
2h 40m
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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Fayette, OH
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Trip Overview
This 146-mile drive from Lakewood, OH to Fayette, OH is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 46 minutes. With 98% of the journey on highways, it's a predominantly efficient route, ideal for those looking to cover ground quickly. The estimated fuel cost for this Midwest stretch is around $23, making it an affordable option for a quick getaway or a necessary transit. You'll experience a focused highway drive for the most part, with the longest uninterrupted stretch being 118.6 miles. This route is perfect for a straightforward, no-fuss 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
73 miles from Lakewood, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio Turnpike Connector | 118.6 mi | 2h 7m |
| Northwest Freeway | 19 mi | 22m |
| SR 66 | 5.9 mi | 10m |
| Hilliard Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| McKinley Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Franklin Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ohio Turnpike Connector
— 118.6 mi, about 2h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood, OH and Fayette, 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
19 mi
·
22 min
·
Northwest Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
119 mi
·
2 hr 7 min
·
Ohio Turnpike Connector
7
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
2 min
Exit 25
Toward SR 66
8
At end of road, turn right onto SR 66
5.9 mi
·
10 min
·
SR 66
Use the right lane.
9
Turn right onto US 20
132 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Main Street
10
Arrive at destination
US 20
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short 2-hour and 46-minute duration for this 146-mile trip, you have a lot of flexibility. Aiming for an early morning departure can help you avoid any potential midday traffic, especially as you navigate the Ohio Turnpike Connector. With only one recommended stop, plan your fuel and rest breaks strategically. The $23 fuel cost is a good estimate, but it's always wise to start with a full tank. Keep an eye out for signs indicating transitions between the main roads like the Ohio Turnpike Connector and Northwest Freeway to ensure you're on the most direct path to Fayette, OH.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 73 miles from Lakewood, OH, or about 1h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 118.6 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 32 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 73 miles or 1h 22m 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 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fayette, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lakewood, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Lakewood, OH
This is one driving day of about 146 miles and 2h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Lakewood, 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 Ohio Turnpike Connector for about 118.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
73 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 73 miles from Lakewood, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Ohio Turnpike Connector if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 118.6 miles.
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 85 decision points cluster between mile 1.3 and 140.1 — 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.
4
20.6 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
I 90 / Ohio Turnpike Connector
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90 / Ohio Turnpike Connector
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
139.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 33m in
Take the exit toward SR 66
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 25
Toward SR 66
7
140.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 35m in
|
SR 66
At end of road, turn right onto SR 66
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.66 one way
$45.32 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
51 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $25.15 | $50.30 |
| premium | $4.91 | $28.22 | $56.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.23 | $64.47 |
Estimated Tolls: $5.93
Ohio Turnpike
(118.6 mi)
$5.93
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Tolls
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.8 | 0 | $15.33 | $7.01 |
| Efficient EV | 36.5 | 0 | $12.77 | $5.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 58.4 | 0 | $20.44 | $9.34 |
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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.
Destination
Fayette, OH
Late night in Fayette on Sunday
Local time
4:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
11 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
2h 46m 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 drive for the vast majority of this trip, with 98% of the 146 miles spent on major roadways like the Ohio Turnpike Connector and Northwest Freeway. The character of the drive is largely about consistent forward motion, punctuated by a significant 118.6-mile stretch on the Ohio Turnpike Connector where you can settle into a rhythm. While SR 66 offers a brief change of pace, the overall feel is that of an efficient transit route, designed for getting from point A to point B with minimal interruption. It’s a drive that prioritizes speed and directness over winding scenic byways.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 118.6 mi on Ohio Turnpike Connector.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ohio Turnpike Connector and Northwest Freeway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 46m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 20.6 miles (I 90 / Ohio Turnpike Connector): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 46m. Total distance: 146 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 118.6 miles on Ohio Turnpike Connector. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $5.93 in tolls one way, starting with Ohio Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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 20.6 miles (I 90 / Ohio Turnpike Connector): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fayette, 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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