Trip from Middleton, OH to Lakewood, OH

Drive Time

1h 38m

Distance

91.7 mi

148 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min

4 AM

1h 31m ★

6 AM

1h 38m

8 AM

1h 53m

10 AM

1h 43m

12 PM

1h 42m

3 PM

1h 44m

5 PM

1h 52m

8 PM

1h 34m

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

If you are planning to travel from Middleton to Lakewood, you are looking at a straightforward 91.7-mile journey through the Ohio Midwest. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 38 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal candidate for a single-day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. Your path primarily utilizes I-76 and the Ohio Turnpike, helping you navigate between these two points efficiently. With an estimated fuel cost of $14, it remains a budget-friendly outing for local travelers. Since both ends of the trip are located within the same region, you will find the transition between these two Ohio locations relatively consistent and familiar.

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

45.9 miles from Middleton, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy experience as you navigate this local drive. Unlike a monotonous interstate grind, this route demands your attention with its technical nature rather than high-speed highway cruising. Because the highway share is 0%, you should prepare for a driving experience defined by local road conditions rather than long, open stretches of expressway. The road remains active and engaging, requiring you to stay alert at the wheel throughout the entire 91.7-mile distance. You will find that the personality of the drive stays consistent, favoring local navigation over the typical interstate flow.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 76 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 Middleton, OH to Lakewood, OH is easy. At 1h 38m 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 Middleton, OH to Lakewood, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 76	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 76 West	Unavailable	Refreshing
Ohio Turnpike	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 71	Unavailable	Refreshing
West 150th Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Warren Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
Franklin Boulevard	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: I 76 — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Middleton Road

128 ft · 10 sec · Middleton Road

2

At the end of the road, turn left

8.4 mi · 12 min

3

Take the ramp slight right toward I 76

0.3 mi · 38 sec · I 76

4

Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Cleveland

0.3 mi · 43 sec · I 76 West: Cleveland

5

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

46 mi · 48 min · Ohio Turnpike

6

Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

25 mi · 27 min · Ohio Turnpike

7

Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cleveland, Columbus

1.1 mi · 2 min · I 71: Cleveland, Columbus

8

Merge slight left

7.1 mi · 8 min

9

Take the exit slight right toward West 150th Street

0.3 mi · 45 sec · West 150th Street

10

Turn left onto West 150th Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · West 150th Street

11

Continue on Warren Road

2.2 mi · 5 min · Warren Road

12

Turn right onto Franklin Boulevard

456 ft · 11 sec · Franklin Boulevard

13

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Since this is a manageable 1 hour and 38-minute trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You won't need to worry about planning for major rest stops, as the entire route is short enough to drive in one go without a planned break. Keep your $14 fuel budget in mind before you head out to ensure you are ready for the road. Because this route involves turn-heavy local roads, prioritize a departure during daylight hours to better navigate the specific turns you will encounter. Enjoy the freedom of a short drive that allows you to reach your destination in Lakewood quickly and easily.

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 45.9 miles from Middleton, OH, or about 49m 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 80 miles or 1h 25m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 45.9 miles or 49m 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 20m

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 Middleton, 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 Middleton, OH

This is one driving day of about 91.7 miles and 1h 38m.

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

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 45.9 mi from Middleton, OH · 49m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Farrell, PA

46 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Farrell, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 45.9 miles from Middleton, 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

$13.72 one way

$27.43 round trip

$3.80/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.24	$15.31	$30.63
premium	$4.79	$17.29	$34.59
diesel	$5.64	$20.37	$40.75

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 32.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	27.5	$9.63	$4.40
Efficient EV	22.9	$8.02	$3.67
EV Truck/SUV	36.7	$12.84	$5.87

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (66% 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 days ago

Origin

Middleton, OH

Morning in Middleton on Monday

Local time

8:56 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lakewood, OH

Morning in Lakewood on Monday

Local time

8:56 AM

EDT

Current temp

71°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

13 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

1h 38m 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 Middleton, OH to Lakewood, OH covers 91.7 miles and takes about 1h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 76, I 76 West, Ohio Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 45.9 miles from Middleton, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.72 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 Middleton, OH to Lakewood, OH is easy. At 1h 38m 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 Middleton, OH to Lakewood, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Middleton, OH to Lakewood, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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