Origin
Twinsburg, OH
Morning in Twinsburg on Tuesday
Local time
8:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Twinsburg, OH to Lakewood, 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
41m
Distance
29.5 mi
47 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Twinsburg, OH
Sam Mueller
Lakewood, OH
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Twinsburg, OH to Lakewood, OH is 29.5 miles and takes about 41 minutes via Outerbelt South Freeway, I-480, and I-90, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest and within Ohio, making it a straightforward drive. You'll primarily be on major freeways for most of this route. Consider this an easy hop if you're looking for a quick transit between these two points without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Outerbelt South Freeway | 8.3 mi | 10m |
| I 90 | 5 mi | 6m |
| I 480 | 5 mi | 5m |
| Jennings Freeway | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Outerbelt East Freeway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Warren Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| East Aurora Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Franklin Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Outerbelt South Freeway
— 8.3 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Twinsburg, OH and Lakewood, OH.
1
Start on Ravenna Road
44 ft
·
9 sec
·
Ravenna Road
2
Turn left onto SR 91
420 ft
·
11 sec
·
Darrow Road
3
Turn right onto SR 82
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
East Aurora Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 480 West, SR 14 West: Cleveland
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto I 480; SR 14
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
I 480; SR 14
6
Continue on I 271; I 480
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Outerbelt East Freeway
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
Toward I 480 West: Rockside Road, Cleveland
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
1.3 mi
·
1 min
9
Merge onto I 480
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 17A-B
Toward SR 176, SR 17: Cleveland, Brookpark Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Exit 17A
Toward SR 176 North, I 77 North Alternate: Cleveland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto SR 176
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Jennings Freeway
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 90 West, I 490 East
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward I 90 West: Toledo
Use the slight left lane.
15
Merge onto I 90
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
I 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 165A
Toward Warren Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn straight onto Lakewood Heights Boulevard
222 ft
·
7 sec
·
Lakewood Heights Boulevard
18
Turn right onto Warren Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Warren Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Turn right onto Franklin Boulevard
456 ft
·
11 sec
·
Franklin Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Arrive at destination
Franklin Boulevard
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 22.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 480 West, SR 14 West: Cleveland
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 480 West, SR 14 West: Cleveland
8
8.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway toward I 480 West: Rockside Road, Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 480 West: Rockside Road, Cleveland
8
17.8 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward SR 176, SR 17: Cleveland, Brookpark Road
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 17A-B
Toward SR 176, SR 17: Cleveland, Brookpark Road
9
18.3 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 176 North, I 77 North Alternate: Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 17A
Toward SR 176 North, I 77 North Alternate: Clev...
7
22.2 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward I 90 West, I 490 East
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 90 West, I 490 East
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.58 one way
$9.16 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $5.08 | $10.16 |
| premium | $4.91 | $5.70 | $11.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.51 | $13.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.10 | $1.42 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.58 | $1.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.13 | $1.89 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Lakewood, OH
Morning in Lakewood on Tuesday
Local time
8:26 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
2 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
41m 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 drive is mostly highway, with 80% of the 29.5 miles on freeways like the Outerbelt South Freeway, I-480, and I-90. You'll experience an 8.3-mile stretch on the Outerbelt South Freeway before transitioning. Expect dense exits and merging traffic common to urban freeway systems as you approach your destination. The highway portion concludes as you get closer to Lakewood.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.3 mi on Outerbelt South Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Outerbelt South Freeway and I 90. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 29.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.2 miles (I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Twinsburg, OH to Lakewood, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Cleveland along the way.
Cleveland
8.2 mi in
|
~10m
|
via I 480
About the Cities
Arriving in Lakewood, OH
Full guide →Lakewood is a city next to Cleveland, in Cuyahoga 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 41m. Total distance: 29.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.3 miles on Outerbelt South 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 Lakewood, 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 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.2 miles (I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lakewood, 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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