Moraine, OH to Lakewood, OH is 210.1 miles and takes about 3h 59m via I 71 and I 70, with a fuel budget near $31 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Ohio, traversing the Midwest region. It's a straightforward drive primarily on major highways, making it a convenient option if you're looking for an efficient way to cover ground. Given the relatively short duration, it's well-suited for a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without needing to plan for an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
105.1 miles from Moraine, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 59m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 71
130.7 mi
2h 22m
I 70
49.2 mi
53m
SR 4
16.6 mi
20m
I 670
4.3 mi
5m
I 75
3.3 mi
4m
Warren Road
2.2 mi
5m
West 150th Street
1 mi
2m
Springboro Road
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 130.7 mi, about 2h 22m
Traffic on I-71
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 83 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,298 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,798
Quietest
2 AM
~141 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
16.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moraine, OH and Lakewood, OH.
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Start on Northlawn Avenue
518 ft·21 sec·Northlawn Avenue
2
Turn left onto SR 741
0.8 mi·1 min·Springboro Road
3
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 75 North: Dayton
4
Merge onto I 75
3.3 mi·4 min·I 75
5
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 4
11 mi·13 min·SR 4
Exit 54BToward SR 4 North: Springfield, Webster Street, Keowee StreetUse the slight right lane.
6
Take the exit onto SR 4
5.8 mi·7 min·SR 4
Toward US 70 East, SR 4 North: ColumbusUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
49 mi·53 min·I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 670
4.3 mi·5 min·I 670
Toward I 670 East: AirportUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto North Innerbelt
0.2 mi·15 sec·North Innerbelt
Toward I 71: Cincinnati, ClevelandUse the slight right lane.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi·41 sec
Toward I 71 North: ClevelandUse the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward I 71 North: ClevelandUse the slight left lane.
12
Merge onto I 71
111 mi·2 hr·I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 71
20 mi·22 min·I 71
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi·44 sec
Exit 240Toward West 150th StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn left onto West 150th Street
1.0 mi·2 min·West 150th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on Warren Road
2.2 mi·5 min·Warren Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn right onto Franklin Boulevard
456 ft·11 sec·Franklin Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Arrive at destination
Franklin Boulevard
Trip Plan
For this 210.1-mile drive, leaving in the morning is advisable to maximize daylight and avoid potential rush hour traffic entering Lakewood. With a total duration of under 4 hours, you likely won't need extensive stops, but a brief break around the 130-mile mark on I 71 could be beneficial. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is around $31, and plan your refueling stops accordingly, especially if you're traveling during off-peak hours when service stations might be less frequent. Since this is a single-day trip, you have flexibility to depart and arrive at times that best suit your schedule.
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 105.1 miles from Moraine, OH, or about 1h 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 130.7 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 46 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 105.1 miles or 1h 59m 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 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lakewood, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Moraine, 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 Moraine, OH
This is one driving day of about 210.1 miles and 3h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Moraine, 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 130.7 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 4.7 and 75.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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4.7 mi into trip|~6m in|SR 4
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 4 toward SR 4 North: Springfield, Webster Street, Keowee Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 54B
Toward SR 4 North: Springfield, Webster Street,...
7
15.5 mi into trip|~20m in|SR 4
Take the exit onto SR 4 toward US 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus
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.
Toward US 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus
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70.5 mi into trip|~1h 20m in|I 670
Keep slight left at fork onto I 670 toward I 670 East: Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 670 East: Airport
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74.8 mi into trip|~1h 25m in|North Innerbelt
Keep slight right at fork onto North Innerbelt toward I 71: Cincinnati, Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 71: Cincinnati, Cleveland
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75.4 mi into trip|~1h 26m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 71 North: Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 71 North: Cleveland
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.28 one way
$64.57 round trip
$3.90/gal25.4 MPG avg74 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$36.41
$72.82
premium
$4.99
$41.25
$82.50
diesel
$4.80
$39.67
$79.34
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
63
0
$22.06
$10.08
Efficient EV
52.5
0
$18.38
$8.40
EV Truck/SUV
84
1
$29.41
$13.45
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Jul 19, 2026
Origin
Moraine, OH
Morning
in Moraine on Sunday
Local time
7:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Mostly Cloudy
NW 5 to 10 mph66% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 7:42PM EDT until July 18 at 10:45PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 18 at 5:50PM EDT until July 18 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Destination
Lakewood, OH
Morning
in Lakewood on Sunday
Local time
7:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Showers And Thunderstorms then Patchy Smoke
NW 9 to 16 mph99% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 7:42PM EDT until July 18 at 10:45PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 18 at 5:50PM EDT until July 18 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
84°F
Ashley, OH
105 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
3h 59m on the road
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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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...
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
~31 min detour
Free
near mile 195.6
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...
13 mi from route
~31 min detour
Free
near mile 21.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway driving, with 97% of it on major interstates. You'll encounter 130.7 miles on I 71 as the longest continuous stretch. Expect a consistent driving experience with frequent exits and merges as you navigate through various sections of Ohio. The transition to surface roads, like SR 4, will occur towards the end of your trip as you approach Lakewood.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 130.7 mi on I 71.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and I 70. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.7 miles in near SR 4.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 210.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.7 miles (SR 4): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.5 miles (SR 4): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 70.5 miles (I 670): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,273 ft702 ft
Total Climb
980 ft
Total Descent
1,044 ft
Highest Point
1,273 ft
~135.1 mi in
Elevation Range
571 ft
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 Moraine, OH to Lakewood, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Cleveland along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 59m. Total distance: 210.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 130.7 miles on I 71. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 33 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Lakewood, 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. There are 33 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.7 miles (SR 4): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.5 miles (SR 4): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 70.5 miles (I 670): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Lakewood, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
