Origin
Lakewood, OH
Late night in Lakewood on Saturday
Local time
4:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
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Trip from Lakewood, OH to Mount Vernon, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 55m
Distance
98.3 mi
158 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 47m
★
6 AM
1h 56m
8 AM
2h 13m
10 AM
2h 2m
12 PM
2h 0m
3 PM
2h 3m
5 PM
2h 12m
8 PM
1h 51m
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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Mount Vernon, OH
Michaela Schmidt
Trip Overview
The drive from Lakewood, OH to Mount Vernon, OH covers 98.3 miles and takes about 1h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 71, SR 13, Warren Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 70.8 miles on I 71. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.26 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
49.2 miles from Lakewood, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 55m. Total distance: 98.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 55m highway drive covering 98.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 71 and SR 13. The longest continuous stretch is about 70.8 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 14 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 70.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and SR 13. You will hit about 11 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
5/10
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 98.3 miles you will encounter 11 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
74.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
Take the exit toward SR 13: Bellville, Mansfield
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 169
Toward SR 13: Bellville, Mansfield
6
98 mi into trip
|
~1h 54m in
|
SR 13 / West Chestnut Street
Turn left onto SR 13 / West Chestnut Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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 Mount Vernon, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Mansfield along the way.
Mansfield
74.3 mi in
|
~1h 25m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 71 | 70.8 mi | 1h 16m |
| SR 13 | 23.3 mi | 28m |
| Warren Road | 2.2 mi | 5m |
| West 150th Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Chestnut Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 154th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Franklin Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Mulberry Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 70.8 mi, about 1h 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood, OH and Mount Vernon, 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
70 mi
·
1 hr 15 min
·
I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 169
Toward SR 13: Bellville, Mansfield
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn left onto SR 13
23 mi
·
28 min
·
SR 13
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn left onto SR 13
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
West Chestnut Street
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto North Mulberry Street
345 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Mulberry Street
12
Turn left onto US 36; SR 3; SR 229
212 ft
·
9 sec
·
West High Street
13
Enter roundabout onto US 36; SR 3
161 ft
·
5 sec
·
Public Square
14
Arrive at destination
US 36; SR 3
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 49.2 miles from Lakewood, OH, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.8 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 22 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.2 miles or 58m 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 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mount Vernon, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
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 98.3 miles and 1h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 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 70.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 49.2 mi from Lakewood, OH · 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
49 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 49.2 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 70.8 miles.
Arriving in Mount Vernon, OH
The final approach into Mount Vernon, OH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.26 one way
$30.51 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $16.93 | $33.86 |
| premium | $4.91 | $19.00 | $38.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.70 | $43.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.5 | 0 | $10.32 | $4.72 |
| Efficient EV | 24.6 | 0 | $8.60 | $3.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.3 | 0 | $13.76 | $6.29 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (65% 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
Mount Vernon, OH
Late night in Mount Vernon on Saturday
Local time
4:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
68°F
Ashland, OH
49 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
10 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
1h 55m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Lakewood, OH to Mount Vernon, OH covers 98.3 miles and takes about 1h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 71, SR 13, Warren Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 49.2 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 $15.26 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 98.3 miles you will encounter 11 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 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.
On the drive from Lakewood, OH to Mount Vernon, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Mansfield along the way.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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