Trip from Lakewood, OH to Richville, OH

Data updated 5 hours ago

Drive Time

1h 23m

Distance

64.3 mi

103 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min

4 AM

1h 17m ★

6 AM

1h 24m

8 AM

1h 37m

10 AM

1h 28m

12 PM

1h 27m

3 PM

1h 29m

5 PM

1h 36m

8 PM

1h 20m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lakewood, OH to Richville, OH covers 64.3 miles and takes about 1h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on State Route 21, Willow Freeway, Northwest Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.6 miles on State Route 21. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.98 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

32.1 miles from Lakewood, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 42m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 1h 23m highway drive covering 64.3 miles, with most of the trip on State Route 21 and Willow Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 26.6 miles on State Route 21.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

State Route 21 is the longest continuous segment at about 26.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Route 21 and Willow Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Warren Road.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 64.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Warren Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles (I 490 / Troy Lee James Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Warren Road

Turn left onto Warren Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

7

6.2 mi into trip | ~10m in | I 490 / Troy Lee James Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 490 / Troy Lee James Highway toward To I 77

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward To I 77

7

8.1 mi into trip | ~12m in

Take the exit toward I 77: Downtown, Akron

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 77: Downtown, Akron

7

8.1 mi into trip | ~12m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 77 South: Akron

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 77 South: Akron

6

33.6 mi into trip | ~43m in | SR 21 / State Route 21

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 21 / State Route 21

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Lakewood, OH and Richville, OH, road signs point toward To I 77 and Akron.

To I 77

6.2 mi in | ~10m | via I 490

Akron

8.1 mi in | ~12m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
State Route 21	26.6 mi	31m
Willow Freeway	25 mi	30m
Northwest Freeway	4.8 mi	6m
Richville Drive Southwest	2 mi	3m
Troy Lee James Highway	1.9 mi	2m
Walnut Road Southwest	1.3 mi	2m
Warren Road	1 mi	3m
Stump Avenue Southwest	0.8 mi	1m

Longest stretch: State Route 21 — 26.6 mi, about 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood, OH and Richville, 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 left at fork onto I 490

1.9 mi · 2 min · Troy Lee James Highway

Toward To I 77 Use the straight / slight right lanes.

7

Take the exit

432 ft · 10 sec

Toward I 77: Downtown, Akron Use the slight right lane.

8

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 77 South: Akron Use the slight right lane.

9

Merge onto I 77

25 mi · 30 min · Willow Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

10

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 21

27 mi · 31 min · State Route 21

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

11

Turn left onto Walnut Road Southwest

1.3 mi · 2 min · Walnut Road Southwest

Use the straight / right lanes.

12

Continue on Richville Drive Southwest

2.0 mi · 3 min · Richville Drive Southwest

13

Turn right onto TR 251

0.8 mi · 1 min · Stump Avenue Southwest

14

Turn right onto Navarre Road Southwest

53 ft · 1 sec · Navarre Road Southwest

15

Arrive at destination

Navarre Road Southwest

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 32.1 miles from Lakewood, OH, or about 42m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.6 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 64.3 miles or 1h 23m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 32.1 miles or 42m 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 9m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Richville, 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 64.3 miles and 1h 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lakewood, OH.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on State Route 21 for about 26.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 32.1 mi from Lakewood, OH · 42m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Farrell, PA

32 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

Farrell, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 64.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Farrell, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 32.1 miles from Lakewood, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Richville, OH

The final approach into Richville, 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 Richville, OH.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

National Park

Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discov...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free near mile 24.4

Caution: Vehicle Break-in and Theft Warning

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.98 one way

$19.96 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.38	$11.08	$22.15
premium	$4.91	$12.43	$24.85
diesel	$5.61	$14.20	$28.39

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	19.3	$6.75	$3.09
Efficient EV	16.1	$5.63	$2.57
EV Truck/SUV	25.7	$9.00	$4.12

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (64% 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 data refreshed 3 hours ago

Origin

Lakewood, OH

Late night in Lakewood on Wednesday

Local time

12:32 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Richville, OH

Late night in Richville on Wednesday

Local time

12:32 AM

EDT

Current temp

33°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

26 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 23m 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 Richville, OH covers 64.3 miles and takes about 1h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are State Route 21, Willow Freeway, Northwest Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 32.1 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 $9.98 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 is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 64.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Warren Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles (I 490 / Troy Lee James Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Between Lakewood, OH and Richville, OH, road signs point toward To I 77 and Akron.

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