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Trip from Lakewood, OH to Clark, OH

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 49m

Distance

83.8 mi

135 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 41m ★
6 AM
1h 49m
8 AM
2h 5m
10 AM
1h 55m
12 PM
1h 53m
3 PM
1h 56m
5 PM
2h 4m
8 PM
1h 44m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lakewood, OH to Clark, OH covers 83.8 miles and takes about 1h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 71, Millersburg Road, Burbank Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 36.2 miles on I 71. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.01 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

41.9 miles from Lakewood, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 71 36.2 mi 39m
Millersburg Road 11.1 mi 16m
Burbank Road 10.4 mi 11m
South Washington Street 8.7 mi 13m
Dix Expressway 5.7 mi 6m
Vermillion Street 5.5 mi 8m
Warren Road 2.2 mi 5m
Dover Road 0.9 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 71 — 36.2 mi, about 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood, OH and Clark, 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

35 mi · 38 min · I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 37 sec
Exit 204 Toward SR 83: Wooster, Lodi Use the slight right lane.
9

Turn left onto SR 83

0.6 mi · 1 min · Avon Lake Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
10

Continue on SR 83

0.4 mi · 30 sec · Front Street
11

Continue on SR 83

9.0 mi · 10 min · Burbank Road
12

Enter roundabout onto SR 83

98 ft · 1 sec · Burbank Road
13

Continue on SR 83

0.2 mi · 11 sec · Burbank Road
14

Enter roundabout onto SR 83

134 ft · 1 sec · Burbank Road
15

Continue on SR 83

1.2 mi · 1 min · Burbank Road
16

Continue on SR 83

5.7 mi · 6 min · Dix Expressway
17

Take the exit onto SR 83

247 ft · 6 sec · SR 83
18

Continue on SR 83

0.9 mi · 1 min · Dover Road
19

Turn left onto SR 83

11 mi · 16 min · Millersburg Road
20

Continue on SR 83

5.5 mi · 8 min · Vermillion Street
21

Continue on SR 83

0.6 mi · 52 sec · North Clay Street
22

Continue on US 62; SR 83

8.7 mi · 13 min · South Washington Street
23

Turn right onto County Road 19A

63 ft · 2 sec · County Road 19A
24

Arrive at destination

County Road 19A

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 41.9 miles from Lakewood, OH, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.2 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 18 miles or 25m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 41.9 miles or 52m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 30m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clark, OH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Lakewood, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Lakewood, OH

This is one driving day of about 83.8 miles and 1h 49m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Lakewood, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 71 for about 36.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Ohio, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wooster, OH

42 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

Strongsville, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Westfield Center, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 41.9 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Goody's Family Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brook Park, Ohio

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 6

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+12164337733

Visit website

Trivs Restaurant and Lounge

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Strongsville, Ohio

0.6 mi

THE GARDEN FAMILY RESTAURANT

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brook Park, Ohio

0.9 mi

Goody's Family Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 6

Brook Park, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+12164337733

Visit website

Trivs Restaurant and Lounge

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately mile 12

Strongsville, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+14402388830

Visit website

THE GARDEN FAMILY RESTAURANT

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 6

Brook Park, Ohio

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+12162675573

Visit website

Joe's, A Fine Deli & Restaurant- Rocky River

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Rocky River, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+14403337890

Visit website

Bucci's Italian Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30

Rocky River, Ohio

Hours: 4–8:30 pm

+14403315157

Visit website

Seoul Garden Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour $20 to $30 mile 6

Parma, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12166615990

Falls Family Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 6

Olmsted Falls, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+14402350025

Visit website

Christmas Run Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 53.9

Wooster, Ohio

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+13302635207

Visit website

Rocky River Nature Center

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 6

North Olmsted, Ohio

Hours: 9:30 am–5 pm

+14407346660

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 3.2 and 39.9 — 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
39.7 mi into trip | ~48m in

Take the exit toward SR 83: Wooster, Lodi

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 204 Toward SR 83: Wooster, Lodi
6
39.9 mi into trip | ~49m in | SR 83 / Avon Lake Road

Turn left onto SR 83 / Avon Lake Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.01 one way

$26.01 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $14.43 $28.87
premium $4.91 $16.20 $32.39
diesel $5.61 $18.50 $37.00

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 29.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 25.1 0 $8.80 $4.02
Efficient EV 21 0 $7.33 $3.35
EV Truck/SUV 33.5 0 $11.73 $5.36

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Lakewood, OH

Afternoon in Lakewood on Saturday

Local time

2:47 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Clark, OH

Afternoon in Clark on Saturday

Local time

2:47 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

3 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

1h 49m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

National Park

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 ~30 min detour Free near mile 17.3
Caution: Vehicle Break-in and Theft Warning
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

83.8 mi in 1h 49m — 50% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: I 71.

50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 36.2 mi on I 71.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.2 miles in near West 154th Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 83.8 miles you will encounter 12 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 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.

On the drive from Lakewood, OH to Clark, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Lodi along the way.

Lodi

39.7 mi in | ~48m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 49m. Total distance: 83.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 36.2 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 Clark, 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 — 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 Clark, OH before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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