Origin
Lakewood, OH
Afternoon in Lakewood on Thursday
Local time
1:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lakewood, OH to Poland, OH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 45m
Distance
86.2 mi
139 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 38m
★
6 AM
1h 45m
8 AM
2h 1m
10 AM
1h 51m
12 PM
1h 49m
3 PM
1h 52m
5 PM
2h 0m
8 PM
1h 41m
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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Poland, OH
Dominik Gryzbon
Trip Overview
The drive from Lakewood, OH to Poland, OH covers 86.2 miles and takes about 1h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Warren Road, West 150th Street, West 154th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.38 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
43.1 miles from Lakewood, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 45m. Total distance: 86.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 45m 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 1h 45m drive with frequent turns across 86.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Lakewood, OH to Poland, OH is easy. At 1h 45m 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 Poland, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Warren Road | — | — |
| West 150th Street | — | — |
| West 154th Street | — | — |
| I 80 | — | — |
| I 80 East | — | — |
| Ohio Turnpike | — | — |
| I 680 | — | — |
| US 224 East | — | — |
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 Poland, 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
3
Continue on West 150th Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West 150th Street
4
Turn right onto West 154th Street
489 ft
·
27 sec
·
West 154th Street
5
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
6
Merge slight left
0.9 mi
·
58 sec
7
Keep slight right
6.1 mi
·
7 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 80: Youngstown, Toledo, Ohio Turnpike
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
I 80: Youngstown, Toledo, Ohio Turnpike
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Youngstown
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 80 East: Youngstown
10
Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
56 mi
·
1 hr
·
Ohio Turnpike
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 80 East
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, CR 18: Youngstown, Mahoning Avenue
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 80 East, CR 18: Youngstown, Mahoning Avenue
13
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Youngstown
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
I 80 East: Youngstown
14
Keep slight right to continue on I 680: Youngstown
12 mi
·
15 min
·
I 680: Youngstown
15
Take the exit slight right toward US 224 East: Poland
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
US 224 East: Poland
16
Turn straight onto Boardman Poland Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Boardman Poland Road
17
Continue on West McKinley Way
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
West McKinley Way
18
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 43.1 miles from Lakewood, OH, or about 52m 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 19 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.1 miles or 52m 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 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Poland, 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 86.2 miles and 1h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 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 43.1 mi from Lakewood, OH · 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
43 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 43.1 miles from Lakewood, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Poland, OH
The final approach into Poland, 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
$13.38 one way
$26.76 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $14.85 | $29.69 |
| premium | $4.91 | $16.66 | $33.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.03 | $38.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.9 | 0 | $9.05 | $4.14 |
| Efficient EV | 21.6 | 0 | $7.54 | $3.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.5 | 0 | $12.07 | $5.52 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (67% 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
Poland, OH
Afternoon in Poland on Thursday
Local time
1:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
11 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 45m 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 Poland, OH covers 86.2 miles and takes about 1h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Warren Road, West 150th Street, West 154th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43.1 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 $13.38 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 Poland, OH is easy. At 1h 45m 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 Poland, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lakewood, OH to Poland, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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