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Trip from Mayfield, OH to Lakewood, OH

Drive Time

42m

Distance

29.5 mi

48 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 39m ★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m

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 Mayfield, OH to Lakewood, OH covers 29.5 miles and takes about 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Lakeland Freeway, I 90, Innerbelt for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.8 miles on Lakeland Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.41 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

14.8 miles from Mayfield, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 20m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Mayfield, OH to Lakewood, OH covers 29.5 miles and takes about 42m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lakeland Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 8.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near Wilson Mills Road.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 29.5 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 0.9 miles (Wilson Mills Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.2 miles (I 90 / Innerbelt): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

6
0.9 mi into trip | ~2m in | Wilson Mills Road

Turn right onto Wilson Mills Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
4.5 mi into trip | ~7m in

Take the exit toward I 90 West: Cleveland

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 90 West: Cleveland
6
19.2 mi into trip | ~25m in | I 90 / Innerbelt

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90 / Innerbelt

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane.
8
22.7 mi into trip | ~31m in | I 90

Keep slight right at fork onto I 90 toward I 90 East, I 71 South, SR 176 South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 90 East, I 71 South, SR 176 South
7
28.2 mi into trip | ~38m in

Take the exit toward Warren Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 165A Toward Warren Road

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Lakeland Freeway 8.8 mi 10m
I 90 5.5 mi 7m
Innerbelt 3.5 mi 5m
Euclid Spur 3.2 mi 3m
Outerbelt East Freeway 2.9 mi 3m
Cleveland Memorial Shoreway 1.9 mi 2m
S.O.M. Center Road 0.9 mi 2m
Warren Road 0.9 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Lakeland Freeway — 8.8 mi, about 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mayfield, OH and Lakewood, OH.

1

Start on SR 91

0.9 mi · 2 min · S.O.M. Center Road
Use the straight lane.
2

Turn right onto Wilson Mills Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Wilson Mills Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Toward I 271 North: Erie Pa
4

Merge onto I 271

2.9 mi · 3 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
5

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward I 90 West: Cleveland Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Merge onto I 90

3.2 mi · 3 min · Euclid Spur
Use the straight lane.
7

Merge onto I 90; SR 2

8.8 mi · 10 min · Lakeland Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Continue on I 90; SR 2

1.9 mi · 2 min · Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90

1.9 mi · 3 min · Innerbelt
Use the slight left lane.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90

1.7 mi · 2 min · Innerbelt
11

Keep slight right at fork onto I 90

5.5 mi · 7 min · I 90
Toward I 90 East, I 71 South, SR 176 South Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Exit 165A Toward Warren Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Turn straight onto Lakewood Heights Boulevard

222 ft · 7 sec · Lakewood Heights Boulevard
14

Turn right onto Warren Road

0.9 mi · 2 min · Warren Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
15

Turn right onto Franklin Boulevard

456 ft · 11 sec · Franklin Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
16

Arrive at destination

Franklin Boulevard

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 14.8 miles from Mayfield, OH, or about 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 8.8 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 29.5 miles or 42m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 14.8 miles or 20m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 34m

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 Mayfield, 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 Mayfield, OH

This is one driving day of about 29.5 miles and 42m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Mayfield, 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 Lakeland Freeway for about 8.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 14.8 mi from Mayfield, OH · 20m into the drive

Downtown Farrell, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Farrell, PA

15 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

Cleveland, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 29.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Farrell, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 14.8 miles from Mayfield, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

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...

16 mi from route ~41 min detour Free near mile 23.4
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

$4.41 one way

$8.82 round trip

$3.80/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.24 $4.93 $9.85
premium $4.79 $5.56 $11.13
diesel $5.64 $6.55 $13.11

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$29–$54

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.9 0 $3.10 $1.42
Efficient EV 7.4 0 $2.58 $1.18
EV Truck/SUV 11.8 0 $4.13 $1.89

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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 2 hours ago

Origin

Mayfield, OH

Morning in Mayfield on Monday

Local time

7:44 AM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lakewood, OH

Morning in Lakewood on Monday

Local time

7:44 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Chance Rain Showers

SW 18 mph 46% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 4:08AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 3:50AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

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

8 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

42m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Mayfield, OH to Lakewood, OH covers 29.5 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lakeland Freeway, I 90, Innerbelt. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.8 miles from Mayfield, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.41 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 13 significant decision points across 29.5 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 0.9 miles (Wilson Mills Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.2 miles (I 90 / Innerbelt): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Mayfield, OH to Lakewood, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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