Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 9, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
49.4 mi
80 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Middlefield, OH
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The drive from Lakewood, OH to Middlefield, OH covers 49.4 miles and takes about 1h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Route 422, Outerbelt South Freeway, Ravenna Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.3 miles on Route 422. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.59 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Route 422 | 15.3 mi | 18m |
| Outerbelt South Freeway | 6.8 mi | 8m |
| Ravenna Road | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| Northwest Freeway | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| Kinsman Road | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| Jennings Freeway | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| West High Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Warren Road | 1 mi | 3m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 28 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~5,654 veh/hr typical · worst 6,668
Quietest
2 AM
~359 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
15.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 85 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood, OH and Middlefield, OH.
Start on Franklin Boulevard
Turn left onto Warren Road
Turn left onto South Marginal Drive
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 90
Keep slight right at fork onto I 90
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto SR 176
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 480
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 480
Keep slight left at fork onto I 480N
Take the exit
Merge onto US 422
Take the exit
Turn left onto SR 44
Turn right onto SR 87
Continue on SR 87
Enter roundabout onto SR 87
Continue on SR 87
Continue on SR 87
Continue on SR 87
Turn right
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 6.2 and 18.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight right at fork onto I 90
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 71 South, SR 176 South, I 77 South Alternate: Columbus
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 176 South: Parma
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 480, I 77 Alternate South: Youngstown, Toledo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto I 480N / Outerbelt South Freeway toward I 271 North, US 422: Erie Pennsylvania, Warren
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$7.59 one way
$15.17 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $8.56 | $17.11 |
| premium | $4.98 | $9.69 | $19.38 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $10.89 | $21.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.19 | $2.37 |
| Efficient EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.32 | $1.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.92 | $3.16 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Lakewood on Wednesday
Local time
6:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Morning in Middlefield on Wednesday
Local time
6:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Clear then Patchy Fog
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
49.4 mi in 1h 10m — 60% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Route 422.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 90.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 49.4 miles you will encounter 21 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 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lakewood, OH and Middlefield, OH, road signs point toward Toledo, Warren and Chardon.
Toledo
Warren
Chardon
Founded 1889
Lakewood is a city next to Cleveland, in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
Middlefield is a village in Geauga County. Middlefield is known for being the center of the world's fourth largest Amish settlement, and its significant manufacturing base, which includes Gold Key Processing, Duncan Toys and KraftMaid.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 49.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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