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Trip from Parkman, OH to Lakewood, OH

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

48m

Distance

44.6 mi

72 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 45m ★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 46m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Parkman, OH, OH

Parkman, OH

Valentina Sergi

Downtown Lakewood, OH, OH

Lakewood, OH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Parkman, OH to Lakewood, OH covers 44.6 miles and takes about 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Main Market Road, I 480 East, Outerbelt South Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.92 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

22.3 miles from Parkman, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 24m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 48m drive with frequent turns across 44.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Market 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 Parkman, OH to Lakewood, OH is easy. At 48m 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 Parkman, OH to Lakewood, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Main Market Road
I 480 East
Outerbelt South Freeway
SR 176
SR 176 North
Jennings Freeway
I 90 West
Warren Road

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Main Market Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Norton Street

46 ft · 4 sec · Norton Street
2

Turn right onto Main Market Road

24 mi · 31 min · Main Market Road
3

Take the exit slight left toward I 480 East, I 271 South, I 480 West: Columbus, Cleveland, Toledo

0.5 mi · 39 sec · I 480 East, I 271 South, I 480 West: Columbus, Cleveland, Toledo
4

Keep slight right

0.5 mi · 40 sec
5

Continue straight

5.6 mi · 7 min
6

Keep slight left

1.3 mi · 1 min
7

Merge slight right onto Outerbelt South Freeway

1.2 mi · 1 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
8

Take the exit slight right toward SR 176, SR 17: Cleveland, Brookpark Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · SR 176, SR 17: Cleveland, Brookpark Road
9

Keep slight left to continue on SR 176 North, I 77 North Alternate: Cleveland

1.1 mi · 2 min · SR 176 North, I 77 North Alternate: Cleveland
10

Merge slight left onto Jennings Freeway

2.8 mi · 3 min · Jennings Freeway
11

Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West, I 490 East

0.5 mi · 46 sec · I 90 West, I 490 East
12

Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Toledo

0.4 mi · 54 sec · I 90 West: Toledo
13

Merge slight right

5.0 mi · 6 min
14

Take the exit slight right toward Warren Road

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Warren Road
15

Turn straight onto Lakewood Heights Boulevard

223 ft · 8 sec · Lakewood Heights Boulevard
16

Turn right onto Warren Road

0.9 mi · 2 min · Warren Road
17

Turn right onto Franklin Boulevard

456 ft · 11 sec · Franklin Boulevard
18

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 22.3 miles from Parkman, OH, or about 24m 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 10 miles or 10m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 22.3 miles or 24m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 41m

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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Have your navigation ready before leaving Parkman, OH.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Parkman, OH

This is one driving day of about 44.6 miles and 48m.

At 44.6 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 22.3 mi from Parkman, OH · 24m into the drive

Downtown Warrensville Heights, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Warrensville Heights, OH

22 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

Aurora, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Warrensville Heights, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 22.3 miles from Parkman, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Lakewood, OH

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Lakewood, 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

$6.92 one way

$13.84 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $7.68 $15.36
premium $4.91 $8.62 $17.24
diesel $5.61 $9.85 $19.69

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$32–$57

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.4 0 $4.68 $2.14
Efficient EV 11.2 0 $3.90 $1.78
EV Truck/SUV 17.8 0 $6.24 $2.85

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (69% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Parkman, OH

Night in Parkman on Wednesday

Local time

9:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lakewood, OH

Night in Lakewood on Wednesday

Local time

9:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°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

12 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

48m 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 Parkman, OH to Lakewood, OH covers 44.6 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Market Road, I 480 East, Outerbelt South Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.3 miles from Parkman, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.92 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 Parkman, OH to Lakewood, OH is easy. At 48m 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 Parkman, OH to Lakewood, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Parkman, OH to Lakewood, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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