Drive Time
3h 59m
Distance
233.7 mi
376 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
Photo: Jovan Vasiljević
The drive from Union City, OH to Lakewood, OH covers 233.7 miles and takes about 3h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Grandview Street, West Canal Street, State Route 47 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.95 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
116.8 miles from Union City, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 59m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 59m drive with frequent turns across 233.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 59m 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 Union City, OH to Lakewood, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Grandview Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Canal Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 47 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Market Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 75 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 6 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bypass Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SR 53 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Union City, OH and Lakewood, OH.
Start on East Elm Street
Continue on North Grandview Street
Continue on West Canal Street
Continue on State Route 47
Turn left
Turn right onto East Market Street
Continue straight
Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Toledo
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Napoleon, Fremont
Keep slight right
Merge slight left
Turn left onto Bypass Highway
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bypass Highway
Exit the roundabout onto Bypass Highway
Take the exit slight right toward SR 53 North: Port Clinton, Lake Erie Island
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 80, I 90: Ohio Turnpike
Exit the roundabout onto I 80, I 90: Ohio Turnpike
Continue straight
Keep slight left
Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
Keep slight right to continue on Ohio Turnpike Connector
Continue on Northwest Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward McKinley Avenue
Turn straight onto South Marginal Drive
Turn left onto McKinley Avenue
Turn right onto Hilliard Road
Turn right onto Franklin Boulevard
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 116.8 miles or 1h 59m 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 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lakewood, OH than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Union City, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Union City, OH
This is one driving day of about 233.7 miles and 3h 59m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 116.8 mi from Union City, OH · 1h 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
117 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 116.8 miles from Union City, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$34.95 one way
$69.91 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $39.03 | $78.06 |
| premium | $4.79 | $44.07 | $88.14 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $51.92 | $103.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 81.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 70.1 | 0 | $24.54 | $11.22 |
| Efficient EV | 58.4 | 0 | $20.45 | $9.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 93.5 | 1 | $32.72 | $14.96 |
Gas CO2
82 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (67% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Evening in Union City on Saturday
Local time
5:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Evening in Lakewood on Saturday
Local time
5:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
71°F
Toledo, OH
117 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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