Origin
Lakewood, OH
Afternoon in Lakewood on Thursday
Local time
3:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lakewood, OH to Lima, OH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 26m
Distance
223.1 mi
359 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 14m
★
6 AM
4h 27m
8 AM
4h 54m
10 AM
4h 36m
12 PM
4h 34m
3 PM
4h 38m
5 PM
4h 52m
8 PM
4h 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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Lima, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lakewood, OH to Lima, OH covers 223.1 miles and takes about 4h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Warren Road, South Marginal Drive, I 90 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.62 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
111.6 miles from Lakewood, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 13m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 26m. Total distance: 223.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 26m drive with frequent turns across 223.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Warren Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 26m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lakewood, OH to Lima, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Warren Road | — | — |
| South Marginal Drive | — | — |
| I 90 East | — | — |
| Northwest Freeway | — | — |
| Troy Lee James Highway | — | — |
| I 77 | — | — |
| I 77 South | — | — |
| Willow Freeway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Warren Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood, OH and Lima, 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
3
Turn left onto South Marginal Drive
302 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Marginal Drive
4
Take the ramp slight left toward I 90 East: Cleveland
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
I 90 East: Cleveland
5
Merge slight left onto Northwest Freeway
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Northwest Freeway
6
Keep slight left to continue on Troy Lee James Highway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Troy Lee James Highway
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 77: Downtown, Akron
433 ft
·
11 sec
·
I 77: Downtown, Akron
8
Keep slight right to continue on I 77 South: Akron
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 77 South: Akron
9
Merge slight left onto Willow Freeway
25 mi
·
30 min
·
Willow Freeway
10
Keep slight right to continue on State Route 21
29 mi
·
35 min
·
State Route 21
11
Turn straight
9.8 mi
·
15 min
12
Continue straight
3.0 mi
·
3 min
13
Take the exit right
6.6 mi
·
7 min
14
Keep slight left
92 mi
·
1 hr 38 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Downtown Parkersburg
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
US 50: Downtown Parkersburg
16
Turn right onto Corridor D
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Corridor D
17
Keep slight left to continue on US 50 West, SR 32 West, SR 7 South: Athens, Pomeroy
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 50 West, SR 32 West, SR 7 South: Athens, Pomeroy
18
Merge slight left onto SR 7
26 mi
·
31 min
·
SR 7
19
Take the exit right
6.3 mi
·
8 min
20
Turn right onto OH State Route 124
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
OH State Route 124
21
Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
22
Continue on New Lima Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
New Lima Road
23
Arrive at your destination
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 111.6 miles from Lakewood, OH, or about 2h 13m into the drive.
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 49 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 111.6 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 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lima, 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 223.1 miles and 4h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 111.6 mi from Lakewood, OH · 2h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
112 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 49 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 111.6 miles from Lakewood, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lima, OH
The final approach into Lima, 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 Lima, OH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.62 one way
$69.25 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
78 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $38.43 | $76.86 |
| premium | $4.91 | $43.12 | $86.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $49.26 | $98.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 66.9 | 0 | $23.43 | $10.71 |
| Efficient EV | 55.8 | 0 | $19.52 | $8.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 89.2 | 1 | $31.23 | $14.28 |
Gas CO2
78 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% 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
Lima, OH
Afternoon in Lima on Thursday
Local time
3:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
70°F
West Chester, OH
112 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
15 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 26m 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 Lima, OH covers 223.1 miles and takes about 4h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Warren Road, South Marginal Drive, I 90 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 111.6 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 $34.62 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 is a straightforward 4h 26m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lakewood, OH to Lima, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lakewood, OH to Lima, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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