Origin
Mad River, OH
Morning in Mad River on Thursday
Local time
8:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mad River, OH to Lakewood, OH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 3m
Distance
191.7 mi
309 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 52m
★
6 AM
3h 3m
8 AM
3h 26m
10 AM
3h 11m
12 PM
3h 9m
3 PM
3h 12m
5 PM
3h 25m
8 PM
2h 56m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Mad River, OH to Lakewood, OH covers 191.7 miles and takes about 3h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Tecumseh Road, Dayton Springfield Road, Dayton Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.75 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
95.9 miles from Mad River, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 31m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 3m. Total distance: 191.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 3m 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 3h 3m drive with frequent turns across 191.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Tecumseh 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 Mad River, OH to Lakewood, OH is easy. At 3h 3m 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 Mad River, OH to Lakewood, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Tecumseh Road | — | — |
| Dayton Springfield Road | — | — |
| Dayton Road | — | — |
| Dayton Avenue | — | — |
| Bechtle Avenue | — | — |
| West Columbia Street | — | — |
| Lagonda Avenue | — | — |
| North Belmont Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Tecumseh Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mad River, OH and Lakewood, OH.
1
Start on Wynn Road
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Wynn Road
2
Continue on South Tecumseh Road
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
South Tecumseh Road
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Dayton Springfield Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Dayton Springfield Road
4
Continue on Dayton Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Dayton Road
5
Continue on Dayton Avenue
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Dayton Avenue
6
Continue on Bechtle Avenue
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Bechtle Avenue
7
Turn right onto West Columbia Street
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West Columbia Street
8
Continue on Lagonda Avenue
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Lagonda Avenue
9
Turn left onto North Belmont Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Belmont Avenue
10
Turn right onto Mitchell Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Mitchell Boulevard
11
Continue on Lagonda Avenue
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Lagonda Avenue
12
Continue on Mechanicsburg Road
7.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Mechanicsburg Road
13
Continue on State Route 4
6.9 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 4
14
Continue on West Sandusky Street
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
West Sandusky Street
15
Turn slight left
9.6 mi
·
10 min
16
Keep slight right
3.7 mi
·
4 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward US 36 East: Delaware
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
US 36 East: Delaware
18
Turn left onto Delaware Avenue
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Delaware Avenue
19
Continue on West William Street
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West William Street
20
Continue on Sunbury Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sunbury Road
21
Continue on State Route 37 East
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
State Route 37 East
22
Take the exit left
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
23
Merge slight left
89 mi
·
1 hr 35 min
24
Keep slight left
20 mi
·
22 min
25
Take the exit slight right toward West 150th Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
West 150th Street
26
Turn left onto West 150th Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West 150th Street
27
Continue on Warren Road
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Warren Road
28
Turn right onto Franklin Boulevard
456 ft
·
11 sec
·
Franklin Boulevard
29
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 95.9 miles from Mad River, OH, or about 1h 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 42 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 95.9 miles or 1h 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 2h 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lakewood, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Mad River, 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 Mad River, OH
This is one driving day of about 191.7 miles and 3h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Mad River, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 95.9 mi from Mad River, OH · 1h 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
96 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 95.9 miles from Mad River, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lakewood, OH
The final approach into Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, OH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.75 one way
$59.50 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
67 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $33.02 | $66.04 |
| premium | $4.91 | $37.05 | $74.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $42.32 | $84.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 57.5 | 0 | $20.13 | $9.20 |
| Efficient EV | 47.9 | 0 | $16.77 | $7.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 76.7 | 0 | $26.84 | $12.27 |
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
22 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
Lakewood, OH
Morning in Lakewood on Thursday
Local time
8:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Dublin, OH
96 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
7 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 3m 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 Mad River, OH to Lakewood, OH covers 191.7 miles and takes about 3h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Tecumseh Road, Dayton Springfield Road, Dayton Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 95.9 miles from Mad River, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.75 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Mad River, OH to Lakewood, OH is easy. At 3h 3m 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 Mad River, OH to Lakewood, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Mad River, OH to Lakewood, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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