Origin
Lakewood, OH
Night in Lakewood on Wednesday
Local time
10:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lakewood, OH to Sterling, OH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
56m
Distance
40.9 mi
66 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 53m
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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Sterling, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lakewood, OH to Sterling, OH covers 40.9 miles and takes about 56m 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 $6.35 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
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
20.5 miles from Lakewood, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 28m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 56m drive with frequent turns across 40.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 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 Sterling, OH is easy. At 56m 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 Sterling, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Warren Road | — | — |
| West 150th Street | — | — |
| West 154th Street | — | — |
| I 76 | — | — |
| SR 3 | — | — |
| Wooster Pike | — | — |
| Center Street | — | — |
| Milton Street | — | — |
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 Sterling, 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
29 mi
·
32 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 76, US 224 East: Akron
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 76, US 224 East: Akron
10
Merge slight left
1.4 mi
·
1 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward SR 3: Medina, Seville
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
SR 3: Medina, Seville
12
Keep slight right
167 ft
·
4 sec
13
Turn slight right onto Wooster Pike
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Wooster Pike
14
Continue on Center Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Center Street
15
Turn straight onto Milton Street
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Milton Street
16
Continue on Sterling Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Sterling Road
17
Continue on Seville Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Seville Road
18
Continue on Kauffman Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Kauffman Avenue
19
Turn right onto Chestnut Street
105 ft
·
5 sec
·
Chestnut Street
20
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 20.5 miles from Lakewood, OH, or about 28m 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 40.9 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 20.5 miles or 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sterling, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Have your navigation ready before leaving Lakewood, OH.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lakewood, OH
This is one driving day of about 40.9 miles and 56m.
At 40.9 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.5 mi from Lakewood, OH · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.5 miles from Lakewood, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Sterling, OH
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Sterling, OH if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.35 one way
$12.70 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $7.04 | $14.09 |
| premium | $4.91 | $7.90 | $15.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.03 | $18.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.29 | $1.96 |
| Efficient EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.73 | $2.62 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
Sterling, OH
Night in Sterling on Wednesday
Local time
10:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
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
56m 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 Sterling, OH covers 40.9 miles and takes about 56m 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 20.5 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 $6.35 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 Sterling, OH is easy. At 56m 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 Sterling, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lakewood, OH to Sterling, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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