Origin
Lakewood, OH
Late night in Lakewood on Sunday
Local time
4:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lakewood, OH to Granger, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
27.1 mi
44 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
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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Granger, OH
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Trip Overview
This short, 27.1-mile drive from Lakewood, OH to Granger, OH is easily manageable in about 38 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. With a projected fuel cost of just $4, it's an economical option for a quick journey within the Midwest region. The route is primarily highway-focused, suggesting a direct and efficient path. Since there are no recommended stops and the drive is so brief, you can be quite flexible with your departure time. This trip is ideal for getting from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 71 | 17 mi | 19m |
| Ridge Road | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Warren Road | 2.2 mi | 5m |
| Ledge Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Weymouth Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| West 150th Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Granger Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West 154th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 17 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood, OH and Granger, 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
16 mi
·
18 min
·
I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 222
Toward SR 3: Hinckley, Medina
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn left onto SR 3
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Weymouth Road
10
Turn straight onto SR 3
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Ledge Road
11
Turn right onto SR 94
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Ridge Road
12
Enter roundabout onto CR 21
205 ft
·
4 sec
·
Granger Road
13
Continue on CR 21
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Granger Road
14
Arrive at destination
CR 21
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 20.6 — 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.
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.
8
20.6 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward SR 3: Hinckley, Medina
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 222
Toward SR 3: Hinckley, Medina
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.21 one way
$8.41 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $4.67 | $9.34 |
| premium | $4.91 | $5.24 | $10.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.98 | $11.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.85 | $1.30 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.79 | $1.73 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Granger, OH
Late night in Granger on Sunday
Local time
4:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
5 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
38m 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 this trip, with 63% of the journey utilizing interstate roads. You'll encounter stretches on I-71, Ridge Road, and Warren Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 17 miles on I-71, indicating a significant portion of the drive will be at highway speeds. While not a scenic tour, this route prioritizes directness and efficiency, moving you swiftly between Lakewood and Granger. The character of the drive is largely defined by its interstate segments.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17 mi on I 71.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and Ridge Road. 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 8 decision points packed into just 27.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Warren Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles (West 154th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles: 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.
On the drive from Lakewood, OH to Granger, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Medina along the way.
Medina
20.6 mi in
|
~28m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 27.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17 miles on I 71. 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 Granger, 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 3.2 miles (West 154th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles: 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 Granger, 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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