Origin
Lakewood, OH
Late night in Lakewood on Sunday
Local time
4:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lakewood, OH to Randolph, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
53.4 mi
86 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
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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Randolph, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Trip Overview
Lakewood, OH to Randolph, OH is 53.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 17 minutes via Outerbelt East Freeway and Outerbelt South Freeway, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Ohio, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. It's a straightforward journey primarily on the freeway system, making it a convenient option if you're looking for a quick trip. You'll spend most of your time on the highway, so expect a direct path with minimal detours. This route is ideal for a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Outerbelt East Freeway | 13.8 mi | 16m |
| Outerbelt South Freeway | 8 mi | 9m |
| SR 14 | 7.1 mi | 11m |
| SR 5 | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| Northwest Freeway | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| South Prospect Street | 3 mi | 5m |
| Jennings Freeway | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| Cleveland Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Outerbelt East Freeway
— 13.8 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood, OH and Randolph, 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
0.2 mi
·
10 sec
·
I 90
Use the slight right lane.
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 170B
Toward I 71 South, SR 176 South, I 77 South Alternate: Columbus
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward SR 176 South: Parma
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto SR 176
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Jennings Freeway
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 480, I 77 Alternate South: Youngstown, Toledo
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
1.6 mi
·
2 min
Exit 16A
Toward I 480 East: Youngstown
12
Merge onto I 480
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
1.8 mi
·
2 min
Use the slight left lane.
14
Merge onto I 480
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto I 271; I 480
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Outerbelt East Freeway
17
Keep slight right at fork onto I 271; I 480
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
Outerbelt East Freeway
Exit 23A-B
Toward I 480 East, SR 14: Streetsboro, Youngstown
Use the slight right lane.
18
Continue on I 271; I 480
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Outerbelt East Freeway
Exit 23A
Toward I 480 East, SR 14 East: Streetsboro, Youngstown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on SR 14
7.1 mi
·
11 min
·
SR 14
Toward Ravenna
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn right onto Cleveland Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Cleveland Road
21
Turn left onto West Highland Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
West Highland Avenue
22
Turn right onto North Chestnut Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
North Chestnut Street
23
Turn left onto SR 59
456 ft
·
19 sec
·
East Main Street
24
Turn right onto South Prospect Street
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
South Prospect Street
Use the straight lane.
25
Merge onto SR 5; SR 44
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
SR 5; SR 44
26
Turn right onto CH 87
71 ft
·
1 sec
·
Waterloo Road
27
Arrive at destination
CH 87
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.7 miles from Lakewood, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 245 decision points cluster between mile 6.2 and 22.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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.
6
6.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
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
Exit 170B
Toward I 71 South, SR 176 South, I 77 South Alt...
7
6.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 176 South: Parma
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward SR 176 South: Parma
7
10 mi into trip
|
~15m in
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
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 480, I 77 Alternate South: Youngstown,...
9
22.5 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
I 271; I 480 / Outerbelt East Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 271; I 480 / Outerbelt East Freeway toward I 480 East, SR 14: Streetsboro, Youngstown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 23A-B
Toward I 480 East, SR 14: Streetsboro, Youngsto...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.29 one way
$16.58 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $9.20 | $18.40 |
| premium | $4.91 | $10.32 | $20.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.79 | $23.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16 | 0 | $5.61 | $2.56 |
| Efficient EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.67 | $2.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.48 | $3.42 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Randolph, OH
Late night in Randolph on Sunday
Local time
4:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
10 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
1h 17m 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 a highway-focused drive, with 78% of the journey taking place on freeways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 13.8 miles on the Outerbelt East Freeway, which sets the tone for the trip. The route utilizes sections of the Outerbelt East Freeway, Outerbelt South Freeway, and SR 14, suggesting a continuous flow on major roadways. Expect a consistent driving experience that prioritizes speed and efficiency over winding country roads. The predominantly highway nature means you'll likely encounter typical freeway traffic patterns.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.8 mi on Outerbelt East Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Outerbelt East Freeway and Outerbelt South Freeway. 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.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.4 miles you will encounter 24 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.
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.
Between Lakewood, OH and Randolph, OH, road signs point toward Toledo, Youngstown and Ravenna.
Toledo
10 mi in
|
~15m
Youngstown
22.5 mi in
|
~32m
|
via I 271; I 480
Ravenna
35.3 mi in
|
~47m
|
via SR 14
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 53.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.8 miles on Outerbelt East 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 Randolph, 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 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.
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 Randolph, 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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