Origin
Lakewood, OH
Morning in Lakewood on Wednesday
Local time
8:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Lakewood, OH to Concord, OH
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
4h 51m
Distance
235.3 mi
379 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 38m
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6 AM
4h 52m
8 AM
5h 18m
10 AM
5h 1m
12 PM
4h 58m
3 PM
5h 2m
5 PM
5h 17m
8 PM
4h 43m
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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Concord, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lakewood, OH to Concord, OH covers 235.3 miles and takes about 4h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 71, North South Street, Broadway Street South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 189.4 miles on I 71. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.52 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
117.6 miles from Lakewood, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 13m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 4h 51m highway drive covering 235.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 71 and North South Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 189.4 miles on I 71.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 71 is the longest continuous segment at about 189.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and North South Street. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Warren Road.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 235.3 miles you will encounter 16 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 0.1 miles (Warren Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles (West 154th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Warren Road
Turn left onto Warren Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
3.2 mi into trip
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~8m in
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West 154th Street
Turn right onto West 154th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
3.3 mi into trip
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~8m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
4.4 mi into trip
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~10m in
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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.
6
136.7 mi into trip
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~2h 34m in
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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.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 71 | 189.4 mi | 3h 26m |
| North South Street | 11.5 mi | 18m |
| Broadway Street South | 8.9 mi | 13m |
| West Pike Street | 5 mi | 7m |
| US 68 | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| State Route 133 | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| Glancy Marathon Road | 3 mi | 7m |
| Twin Bridges Road | 2.3 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 189.4 mi, about 3h 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood, OH and Concord, OH.
1
Start on Franklin Boulevard
456 ft
·
18 sec
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Franklin Boulevard
2
Turn left onto Warren Road
2.2 mi
·
5 min
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Warren Road
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on West 150th Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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West 150th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto West 154th Street
489 ft
·
26 sec
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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
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58 sec
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I 71
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 71
132 mi
·
2 hr 24 min
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I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 71
56 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
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I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 50
Toward US 68: Wilmington
10
Turn left onto US 68
4.9 mi
·
7 min
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US 68
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn right onto US 68
11 mi
·
18 min
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North South Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on US 68
8.9 mi
·
13 min
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Broadway Street South
13
Turn right onto US 50
5.0 mi
·
7 min
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West Pike Street
14
Turn left onto SR 286
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
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Cross Street
15
Turn right onto Glancy Marathon Road
3.0 mi
·
7 min
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Glancy Marathon Road
16
At end of road, turn left onto SR 133
3.6 mi
·
6 min
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State Route 133
17
Continue on SR 133
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
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Tall Gate Road
18
Turn left onto SR 133; SR 276
1.3 mi
·
2 min
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West Main Street
19
Turn right onto SR 133
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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State Route 133
20
Turn right onto Twin Bridges Road
2.3 mi
·
8 min
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Twin Bridges Road
21
Arrive at destination
Twin Bridges Road
Trip Plan
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 117.6 miles from Lakewood, OH, or about 2h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 189.4 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 80 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 117.6 miles or 2h 13m 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 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Concord, 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.
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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 Lakewood, OH
This is one driving day of about 235.3 miles and 4h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lakewood, 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 189.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 117.6 mi from Lakewood, OH · 2h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
118 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 117.6 miles from Lakewood, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 189.4 miles.
Arriving in Concord, OH
The final approach into Concord, OH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Concord, OH.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.52 one way
$73.04 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
82 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $40.53 | $81.06 |
| premium | $4.91 | $45.48 | $90.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $51.95 | $103.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 82.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 70.6 | 0 | $24.71 | $11.29 |
| Efficient EV | 58.8 | 0 | $20.59 | $9.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 94.1 | 1 | $32.94 | $15.06 |
Gas CO2
82 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Concord, OH
Morning in Concord on Wednesday
Local time
8:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°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
21 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
4h 51m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Lakewood, OH to Concord, OH covers 235.3 miles and takes about 4h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 71, North South Street, Broadway Street South. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 117.6 miles from Lakewood, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $36.52 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 235.3 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Warren Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles (West 154th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Lakewood, OH to Concord, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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