How far is Celina, OH from Lakewood, OH?
The driving distance from Celina, OH to Lakewood, OH is about 197.2 miles (317.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 158.3 miles (254.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 11m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Celina and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Celina and Lakewood.
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Start on East Market Street
8.9 mi · 11 min · East Market Street
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Continue straight
12.6 mi · 14 min
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3
Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Toledo
1331 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
68.6 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Napoleon, Fremont
1697 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right
1041 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on Bowling Green Road East
3.5 mi · 5 min · Bowling Green Road East
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on Bowling Green Road East
3.2 mi · 4 min · Bowling Green Road East
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
6.2 mi · 8 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on Main Street
3069 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on Hayes Avenue
3 mi · 4 min · Hayes Avenue
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Turn left onto Bypass Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Bypass Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Grand Army of the Republic Highway
31 m · 6 sec · Bypass Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Bypass Highway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Bypass Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 53 North: Port Clinton, Lake Erie Island
3 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 80, I 90: Ohio Turnpike
74 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 80, I 90: Ohio Turnpike
1038 ft · 25 sec
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Continue straight
769 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left
2998 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
50.1 mi · 54 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Ohio Turnpike Connector
2.6 mi · 3 min · Ohio Turnpike Connector
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Continue on Northwest Freeway
19.2 mi · 23 min · Northwest Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward McKinley Avenue
1303 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto South Marginal Drive
40 m · 11 sec · South Marginal Drive
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Turn left onto McKinley Avenue
1492 ft · 45 sec · McKinley Avenue
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Turn right onto Hilliard Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Hilliard Road
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Turn right onto Franklin Boulevard
613 ft · 17 sec · Franklin Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Franklin Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Celina and Lakewood.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 North
Merge slight left
68.6 mi · 01h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Celina and Mostly Sunny near Lakewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Celina to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 197.2 miles (317.3 km) and usually takes 03h 11m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bradner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.1 miles from Celina and 99.1 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 158.3 miles (254.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.79 one way or $51.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Celina and Mostly Sunny near Lakewood.
Stop Ideas Near Bradner
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bradner.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Sandusky
Bryan
Greenfield Village, Michigan
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Celina and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 158.23 mi (254.65 km).
#1 Celina
City in Ohio, USA
| Population | 10,438 |
| Coordinates | 40.5489400, -84.5702300 |
| Altitude | 267 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lakewood
A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
| Population | 49,350 |
| Coordinates | 41.4819900, -81.7981900 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
End: Franklin Boulevard (-81.798193, 41.481844)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 317 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $25.79 | $51.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $29.52 | $59.05 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $33.34 | $66.68 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $29.96 | $59.91 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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