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Trip from Lakewood, OH to Parkman, OH

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 2m

Distance

44.7 mi

72 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
0h 57m ★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
0h 59m

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

Downtown Lakewood, OH, OH

Lakewood, OH

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Downtown Parkman, OH, OH

Parkman, OH

Valentina Sergi

Trip Overview

The drive from Lakewood, OH to Parkman, OH covers 44.7 miles and takes about 1h 2m 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 $6.94 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.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

22.4 miles from Lakewood, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 31m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 2m drive with frequent turns across 44.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Lakewood, OH to Parkman, OH is easy. At 1h 2m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lakewood, OH to Parkman, 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
I 71 South
SR 176 South
Jennings Freeway
I 480

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 Parkman, 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 right

0.2 mi · 11 sec
7

Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South, SR 176 South, I 77 South Alternate: Columbus

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 71 South, SR 176 South, I 77 South Alternate: Columbus
8

Keep slight right to continue on SR 176 South: Parma

0.7 mi · 1 min · SR 176 South: Parma
9

Merge slight left onto Jennings Freeway

2.3 mi · 2 min · Jennings Freeway
10

Take the exit slight right toward I 480, I 77 Alternate South: Youngstown, Toledo

0.2 mi · 20 sec · I 480, I 77 Alternate South: Youngstown, Toledo
11

Keep slight left to continue on I 480 East: Youngstown

1.6 mi · 2 min · I 480 East: Youngstown
12

Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway

1.2 mi · 1 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
13

Keep slight left

1.8 mi · 2 min
14

Merge slight right onto Outerbelt South Freeway

4.1 mi · 5 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
15

Keep slight left to continue on Outerbelt South Freeway

1.5 mi · 1 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
16

Take the exit slight right toward US 422 East: Warren

0.6 mi · 44 sec · US 422 East: Warren
17

Merge slight left onto Route 422

24 mi · 31 min · Route 422
18

Turn left onto Norton Street

46 ft · 2 sec · Norton Street
19

Arrive at your destination

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 22.4 miles from Lakewood, OH, or about 31m 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 10 miles or 13m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 22.4 miles or 31m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 52m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Parkman, 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 44.7 miles and 1h 2m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 10 miles from Lakewood, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 22.4 mi from Lakewood, OH · 31m into the drive

Downtown Warrensville Heights, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Warrensville Heights, OH

22 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

Cleveland, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Warrensville Heights, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 22.4 miles from Lakewood, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Parkman, OH

The final approach into Parkman, 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

$6.94 one way

$13.87 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $7.70 $15.40
premium $4.91 $8.64 $17.28
diesel $5.61 $9.87 $19.74

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$32–$57

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.4 0 $4.69 $2.15
Efficient EV 11.2 0 $3.91 $1.79
EV Truck/SUV 17.9 0 $6.26 $2.86

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (69% 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

Night in Lakewood on Wednesday

Local time

10:24 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Parkman, OH

Night in Parkman on Wednesday

Local time

10:24 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°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

12 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 2m 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 Parkman, OH covers 44.7 miles and takes about 1h 2m 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 22.4 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 $6.94 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.
The drive from Lakewood, OH to Parkman, OH is easy. At 1h 2m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lakewood, OH to Parkman, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lakewood, OH to Parkman, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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