Origin
Lakewood, OH
Late night in Lakewood on Tuesday
Local time
5:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lakewood, OH to Wadsworth, OH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
36.5 mi
59 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 49m
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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Wadsworth, OH
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Trip Overview
Lakewood, OH to Wadsworth, OH is 36.5 miles and takes about 51 minutes via I 71 and River Styx Road, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest and Ohio, offering a straightforward connection between two points. You'll spend a good portion of the drive on the interstate before transitioning to surface roads for the final stretch. It's a practical route for a quick trip, ideal for those needing to get from point A to point B without a lot of fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 71 | 21.2 mi | 23m |
| River Styx Road | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| Wadsworth Road | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Warren Road | 2.2 mi | 5m |
| College Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| West 150th Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Medina Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West 154th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 21.2 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood, OH and Wadsworth, 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
20 mi
·
22 min
·
I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 218
Toward SR 18: Akron, Medina
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn right onto SR 18
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Medina Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto CR 49
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
River Styx Road
11
Merge onto SR 57
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Wadsworth Road
12
Continue on SR 57
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Wadsworth Road
Use the left lane.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto College Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
College Street
15
Arrive at destination
College Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.3 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 3.2 and 35 — 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.
8
24.7 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward SR 18: Akron, Medina
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 218
Toward SR 18: Akron, Medina
7
35 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.66 one way
$11.33 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $6.29 | $12.57 |
| premium | $4.91 | $7.05 | $14.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.06 | $16.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11 | 0 | $3.83 | $1.75 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.19 | $1.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.11 | $2.34 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Wadsworth, OH
Late night in Wadsworth on Tuesday
Local time
5:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
66°F
Medina, OH
18 mi in
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
51m 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?
You'll cover 58% of this 36.5-mile route on highways, with the longest continuous stretch on I 71 spanning 21.2 miles. Expect a mixed driving experience as you move from interstate cruising to surface streets like River Styx Road and Wadsworth Road. The transition will likely feel noticeable as the pace slows and exit density decreases.
58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.2 mi on I 71.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 3.2 miles in near West 154th Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 36.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
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.
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 Wadsworth, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Medina along the way.
Medina
24.7 mi in
|
~32m
About the Cities
Starting in Lakewood, OH
Full guide →Lakewood is a city next to Cleveland, in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
Arriving in Wadsworth, OH
Full guide →Wadsworth is a small city in Medina County, Ohio.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 36.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.2 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 Wadsworth, 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 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. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Wadsworth, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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