Origin
Lakewood, OH
Morning in Lakewood on Sunday
Local time
6:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lakewood, OH to Glenville, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
14 mi
23 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 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
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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Glenville, OH
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Trip Overview
Lakewood, OH to Glenville, OH is 14 miles and takes about 23 minutes via Northwest Freeway and I-90, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Midwest region, specifically within Ohio. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip, ideal for when you need to cover a small distance quickly. Given its brevity, you'll likely find yourself arriving at your destination with plenty of time left in your day. Consider this route for its efficiency and ease of navigation.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Freeway | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| I 90 | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| Cleveland Memorial Shoreway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Warren Road | 1 mi | 3m |
| Yale Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Lakeland Freeway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Martin Luther King Junior Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Northwest Freeway
— 4.8 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood, OH and Glenville, 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 right at fork onto I 90
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
I 90
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 90; SR 2
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
8
Continue on I 90; SR 2
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
Lakeland Freeway
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 177
Toward Martin Luther King Junior Drive, University Circle
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn right onto Martin Luther King Boulevard
332 ft
·
8 sec
·
Martin Luther King Boulevard
11
Continue on Martin Luther King Junior Drive
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Martin Luther King Junior Drive
12
Turn left onto East Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Boulevard
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto CR 9
514 ft
·
20 sec
·
Saint Clair Avenue
14
Turn right onto Yale Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Yale Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
Yale Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 13.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Warren Road
Turn left onto Warren Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~4m 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
6.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 90
Keep slight right at fork onto I 90
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
8
12.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward Martin Luther King Junior Drive, University Circle
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 177
Toward Martin Luther King Junior Drive, Univers...
6
13.3 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
East Boulevard
Turn left onto East Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.17 one way
$4.35 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $2.41 | $4.82 |
| premium | $4.91 | $2.71 | $5.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.09 | $6.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
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.
Destination
Glenville, OH
Morning in Glenville on Sunday
Local time
6:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°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
16 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
23m 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 is primarily a highway-focused drive, with about 70% of the journey on major roadways like the Northwest Freeway, I-90, and the Cleveland Memorial Shoreway. You'll experience a fairly uninterrupted flow for stretches, including a 4.8-mile segment on the Northwest Freeway. The character of the drive is consistent, emphasizing efficient travel over varied scenery. Expect a smooth, predictable experience as you navigate these main arteries.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.8 mi on Northwest Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Northwest Freeway and I 90. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Warren Road.
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 14 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Warren Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (I 90 / Northwest Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles (I 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 14 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.8 miles on Northwest 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 Glenville, 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 0.1 miles (Warren Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (I 90 / Northwest Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles (I 90): 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 Glenville, 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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