Drive Time
5h 14m
Distance
263.5 mi
424 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
The drive from Lakewood, OH to South Point, OH covers 263.5 miles and takes about 5h 14m 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 $39.41 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
131.8 miles from Lakewood, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 37m into the drive .
Expect a 5h 14m drive with frequent turns across 263.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 14m 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 South Point, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Warren Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 150th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 154th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 270 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 270 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jack Nicklaus Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 23 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 23 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood, OH and South Point, OH.
Start on Franklin Boulevard
Turn left onto Warren Road
Continue on West 150th Street
Turn right onto West 154th Street
Take the ramp left
Merge slight left
Keep slight right
Keep slight right
Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Stringtown Road, Grove City
Keep slight left to continue on I 270 East: Stringtown Road, Grove City
Keep slight left to continue on I 270 East
Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward US 23 North, US 23 South: High Street, Circleville
Keep slight right to continue on US 23 South: Circleville
Keep slight right
Merge slight left onto South High Street
Continue on Portsmouth - Columbus Road
Keep slight right
Take the exit slight right toward SR 823 South: Ironton
Continue on Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right
Keep slight left
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Solida Road
Exit the roundabout onto Solida Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto 4th Street East
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 131.8 miles or 2h 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near South Point, OH than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Lakewood, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 263.5 miles and 5h 14m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 131.8 mi from Lakewood, OH · 2h 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
132 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 131.8 miles from Lakewood, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into South Point, 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 South Point, OH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$39.41 one way
$78.82 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $44.01 | $88.01 |
| premium | $4.79 | $49.69 | $99.38 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $58.54 | $117.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 92.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 79.1 | 0 | $27.67 | $12.65 |
| Efficient EV | 65.9 | 0 | $23.06 | $10.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 105.4 | 1 | $36.89 | $16.86 |
Gas CO2
92 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (66% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Night in Lakewood on Saturday
Local time
9:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Night in South Point on Saturday
Local time
9:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
79°F
South Bloomfield, OH
132 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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