Origin
South Point, OH
Evening in South Point on Sunday
Local time
6:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Point, OH to Lakewood, OH
Drive Time
4h 24m
Distance
262.7 mi
423 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 11m
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6 AM
4h 24m
8 AM
4h 51m
10 AM
4h 34m
12 PM
4h 31m
3 PM
4h 35m
5 PM
4h 50m
8 PM
4h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Point, OH
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Lakewood, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from South Point, OH to Lakewood, OH covers 262.7 miles and takes about 4h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Solida Road, SR 823 North, US 23 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.29 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
131.4 miles from South Point, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 12m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 24m drive with frequent turns across 262.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Solida 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 24m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from South Point, OH to Lakewood, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Solida Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SR 823 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 23 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South High Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 270 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 270 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jack Nicklaus Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 71 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Solida Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Point, OH and Lakewood, OH.
1
Start on 4th Street East
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
4th Street East
2
Turn right onto Solida Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Solida Road
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Solida Road
217 ft
·
8 sec
·
Solida Road
4
Exit the roundabout onto Solida Road
407 ft
·
16 sec
·
Solida Road
5
Take the ramp left
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
6
Merge slight left
30 mi
·
32 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward SR 823 North: Chillicothe
16 mi
·
17 min
·
SR 823 North: Chillicothe
8
Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Chillicothe
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
US 23 North: Chillicothe
9
Merge slight left
34 mi
·
45 min
10
Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Columbus
34 mi
·
44 min
·
US 23 North: Columbus
11
Continue on South High Street
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
South High Street
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Columbus, Wheeling
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
I 270: Columbus, Wheeling
13
Keep slight left to continue on I 270 West
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 270 West
14
Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus
16
Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Columbus
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 71 North: Columbus
17
Merge slight left onto South Freeway
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
South Freeway
18
Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling
19
Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Innerbelt
20
Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 71 North: Cleveland
21
Keep slight left
112 mi
·
2 hr 1 min
22
Keep slight left
20 mi
·
22 min
23
Take the exit slight right toward West 150th Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
West 150th Street
24
Turn left onto West 150th Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West 150th Street
25
Continue on Warren Road
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Warren Road
26
Turn right onto Franklin Boulevard
456 ft
·
11 sec
·
Franklin Boulevard
27
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 131.4 miles from South Point, OH, or about 2h 12m 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 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 131.4 miles or 2h 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 36m
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 South Point, 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 South Point, OH
This is one driving day of about 262.7 miles and 4h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from South Point, 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 131.4 mi from South Point, OH · 2h 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
131 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 131.4 miles from South Point, 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
$39.29 one way
$78.58 round trip
$3.80/gal
25.4 MPG avg
92 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $43.87 | $87.75 |
| premium | $4.79 | $49.54 | $99.08 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $58.36 | $116.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 91.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 78.8 | 0 | $27.58 | $12.61 |
| Efficient EV | 65.7 | 0 | $22.99 | $10.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 105.1 | 1 | $36.78 | $16.81 |
Gas CO2
92 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Evening in Lakewood on Sunday
Local time
6:57 PM
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
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
4h 24m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from South Point, OH to Lakewood, OH covers 262.7 miles and takes about 4h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Solida Road, SR 823 North, US 23 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 131.4 miles from South Point, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $39.29 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 24m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from South Point, OH to Lakewood, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from South Point, OH to Lakewood, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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