Origin
Lakewood, OH
Afternoon in Lakewood on Saturday
Local time
4:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lakewood, OH to Hough, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
11.4 mi
18 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
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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Hough, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Trip Overview
Lakewood, OH to Hough, OH is 11.4 miles and takes about 19 minutes via Northwest Freeway and I-90, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, direct drive keeps you within Ohio, specifically traversing the Midwest region. It's a quick hop that's ideal for a last-minute trip or when you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss. You'll spend most of your time on major roadways, making it a straightforward journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Freeway | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| I 90 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Chester Avenue | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Warren Road | 1 mi | 3m |
| East 71st Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Linwood Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Franklin Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Marginal Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Northwest Freeway
— 4.8 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood, OH and Hough, OH.
1
Start on Franklin Boulevard
456 ft
·
18 sec
·
Franklin Boulevard
2
Turn left onto Warren Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Warren Road
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto South Marginal Drive
302 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Marginal Drive
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 90 East: Cleveland
5
Merge onto I 90
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Northwest Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 90
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
I 90
Use the slight right lane.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 173B
Toward Chester Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn right onto US 322
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Chester Avenue
9
Turn left onto East 71st Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East 71st Street
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto Linwood Avenue
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Linwood Avenue
11
Arrive at destination
Linwood Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 10.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Warren Road
Turn left onto Warren Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 90 / Northwest Freeway
Merge onto I 90 / Northwest Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
6.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 90
Keep slight right at fork onto I 90
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
7
9.1 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward Chester Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 173B
Toward Chester Avenue
6
10.8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
East 71st Street
Turn left onto East 71st Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.77 one way
$3.54 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $1.96 | $3.93 |
| premium | $4.91 | $2.20 | $4.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.52 | $5.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.20 | $0.55 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.00 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Hough, OH
Afternoon in Hough on Saturday
Local time
4:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
5 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
19m 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 route is heavily highway-focused, with 68% of the drive on major roads like the Northwest Freeway and I-90. You'll experience a significant stretch of 4.8 miles on the Northwest Freeway, offering a consistent pace. The character of the drive is largely determined by these main arteries, meaning you'll likely encounter typical highway traffic and speeds for most of the 19-minute trip. Expect a straightforward, efficient passage rather than winding scenic byways.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.8 mi on Northwest Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Northwest Freeway and I 90. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Warren Road.
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 11.4 miles you will encounter 9 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 1.3 miles (I 90 / Northwest Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles (I 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 11.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.8 miles on Northwest 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 Hough, 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 0.1 miles (Warren Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (I 90 / Northwest Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles (I 90): 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 Hough, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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