This 235.9-mile drive from Lakewood, OH to Golf Manor, OH will take approximately 4 hours and 30 minutes, making it a manageable one-day trip. The route is heavily focused on highways, with 96% of the journey on interstate roads, primarily I-71 and the Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway. Given its highway-focused profile and a longest stretch of 226 miles on I-71, you'll want to plan for efficient travel. The estimated fuel cost for this Midwest to Midwest journey is around $37. You'll encounter one recommended stop along the way. This trip is designed for straightforward transit between two points within Ohio.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
118 miles from Lakewood, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 14m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 71
226 mi
4h 7m
Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway
3.1 mi
4m
Warren Road
2.2 mi
5m
Ridge Road
1.9 mi
4m
West 150th Street
0.9 mi
1m
Losantiridge Avenue
0.4 mi
1m
Losantiville Avenue
0.3 mi
<1m
Hammel Avenue
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 226 mi, about 4h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood, OH and Golf Manor, OH.
1
Start on Franklin Boulevard
456 ft·18 sec·Franklin Boulevard
2
Turn left onto Warren Road
2.2 mi·5 min·Warren Road
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on West 150th Street
0.9 mi·1 min·West 150th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto West 154th Street
489 ft·26 sec·West 154th Street
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·36 sec
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 71
0.9 mi·58 sec·I 71
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 71
132 mi·2 hr 24 min·I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 71
93 mi·1 hr 42 min·I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·20 sec
Exit 14Toward SR 126: Ronald Reagan HighwayUse the slight right lane.
10
Turn right onto SR 126
3.1 mi·4 min·Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi·27 sec
Exit 29Toward Ridge RoadUse the slight right lane.
12
Turn left onto Ridge Road
1.9 mi·4 min·Ridge Road
13
Turn right onto Losantiridge Avenue
0.4 mi·1 min·Losantiridge Avenue
14
Continue on Cedarbrook Drive
0.1 mi·31 sec·Cedarbrook Drive
15
Continue on Losantiville Avenue
0.3 mi·41 sec·Losantiville Avenue
16
Turn left onto Hammel Avenue
0.2 mi·54 sec·Hammel Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
Hammel Avenue
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 4-hour, 30-minute drive, consider an early morning departure to avoid potential traffic, especially as you navigate the Cleveland and Cincinnati areas. With 96% of the route on highways and a substantial 226-mile stretch on I-71, plan for your single recommended stop to coincide with a fuel refill or a chance to stretch your legs. This is a straightforward transit, so flexibility is key; you can easily adjust your timing. Keep an eye on the Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway for potential congestion as you get closer to Golf Manor.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 118 miles from Lakewood, OH, or about 2h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 226 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 52 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 118 miles or 2h 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Golf Manor, 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.
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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 235.9 miles and 4h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 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 I 71 for about 226 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.2 and 232.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
3.2 mi into trip|~8m in|West 154th Street
Turn right onto West 154th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
3.3 mi into trip|~8m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
4.4 mi into trip|~10m in|I 71
Keep slight right at fork onto I 71
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
229.5 mi into trip|~4h 16m in
Take the exit toward SR 126: Ronald Reagan Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 14
Toward SR 126: Ronald Reagan Highway
7
232.8 mi into trip|~4h 21m in
Take the exit toward Ridge Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 29
Toward Ridge Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.61 one way
$73.22 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg83 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$40.63
$81.26
premium
$4.91
$45.59
$91.18
diesel
$5.61
$52.08
$104.17
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 82.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
70.8
0
$24.77
$11.32
Efficient EV
59
0
$20.64
$9.44
EV Truck/SUV
94.4
1
$33.03
$15.10
Gas CO2
83 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 15, 2026
Origin
Lakewood, OH
Late night
in Lakewood on Sunday
Local time
12:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Golf Manor, OH
Late night
in Golf Manor on Sunday
Local time
12:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Dublin, OH
118 mi in
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
1 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
4h 30m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discov...
12 mi from route
~30 min detour
Free
near mile 16.3
Throughout his life, Charles Young overcame countless obstacles in his ascent to prominence. In spite of overt racism and stifling inequality, Young rose through the military ranks to become one of th...
14 mi from route
~34 min detour
Free
near mile 187.1
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park was established to honor the lives and achievements of poet and author Paul Laurence Dunbar and aviation pioneers Wilbur and Orville Wright. Through p...
23 mi from route
~57 min detour
Free
near mile 195.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-intensive experience on this route, with a 96% highway share. Much of your travel will be on major interstates like I-71, offering consistent speeds for most of the 235.9 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a significant 226 miles on I-71, so settle in for a long period of consistent driving. While the profile is highway-focused, the inclusion of Warren Road suggests a brief transition off the main interstates as you approach your destination. This drive prioritizes efficiency over winding scenic byways.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 226 mi on I 71.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.2 miles in near West 154th Street.
Driving Effort6/10
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 235.9 miles you will encounter 11 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 3.2 miles (West 154th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles (I 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,290 ft663 ft
Total Climb
1,032 ft
Total Descent
1,072 ft
Highest Point
1,290 ft
~84.3 mi in
Elevation Range
627 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 30m. Total distance: 235.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 226 miles on I 71. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Golf Manor, OH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.2 miles (West 154th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles (I 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument and Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Golf Manor, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
