Origin
Bexley, OH
Night in Bexley on Sunday
Local time
10:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bexley, OH to Lorain, OH
Drive Time
2h 43m
Distance
137 mi
221 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 33m
★
6 AM
2h 44m
8 AM
3h 5m
10 AM
2h 51m
12 PM
2h 49m
3 PM
2h 52m
5 PM
3h 4m
8 PM
2h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bexley, OH
Israyosoy S.
Lorain, OH
Marcella Soáres
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Bexley to Lorain, you are looking at a straightforward 137-mile journey through the heart of Ohio. Expect to spend about 2 hours and 43 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion. With fuel costs estimated at around $20, it is an affordable way to cross the state. You will primarily utilize I-71, Avon Lake Road, and the John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway to complete your transit. Since both cities are located within the Midwest, the transition between them is seamless and familiar for those accustomed to the region's landscape.
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
68.5 miles from Bexley, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 74% of your time spent on major roads. You will settle into a rhythm quickly, as the longest uninterrupted stretch covers 94.4 miles along I-71. The route starts with efficient interstate travel before transitioning to local roads like Avon Lake Road and the John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway as you approach your destination. While the initial portion of the drive requires focused highway driving, the final segments offer a shift in pace. Expect a functional, direct route that prioritizes speed and efficiency over winding backroads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 71 is the longest continuous segment at about 94.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and Avon Lake Road. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near SR 16 / East Broad Street.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 137 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SR 16 / East Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (East Long Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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SR 16 / East Broad Street
Turn left onto SR 16 / East Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
1.1 mi into trip
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~2m in
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East Long Street
Turn left onto East Long Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
2.7 mi into trip
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~6m in
Take the ramp toward I 71 North, I 670 East
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward I 71 North, I 670 East
8
2.9 mi into trip
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~6m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 71 North: Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 71 North: Cleveland
8
97.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 49m in
Take the exit toward SR 83: Lodi, Wooster
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 204
Toward SR 83: Lodi, Wooster
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Bexley, OH to Lorain, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Wooster along the way.
Wooster
97.4 mi in
|
~1h 49m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 71 | 94.4 mi | 1h 42m |
| Avon Lake Road | 13.3 mi | 15m |
| John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway | 6.6 mi | 9m |
| Avon Belden Road | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| Grafton Road | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| Lorain Boulevard | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| East 28th Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 94.4 mi, about 1h 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bexley, OH and Lorain, OH.
1
Start on Drexel Circle
436 ft
·
20 sec
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Drexel Circle
2
Turn left onto SR 16
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East Broad Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto Brunson Avenue
435 ft
·
20 sec
·
Brunson Avenue
4
Turn left onto East Long Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
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East Long Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn right onto Elijah Pierce Avenue
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Elijah Pierce Avenue
Use the right lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward I 71 North, I 670 East
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 71 North: Cleveland
Use the straight lane.
8
Merge onto I 71
94 mi
·
1 hr 42 min
·
I 71
Use the none lane.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 204
Toward SR 83: Lodi, Wooster
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn left onto SR 83
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Avon Lake Road
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on SR 83
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Wooster Street
12
Continue on SR 83
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Elyria Street
13
Continue on SR 83
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Avon Lake Road
14
Enter roundabout onto SR 83
524 ft
·
8 sec
·
Avon Lake Road
15
Continue on SR 83
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Avon Lake Road
16
Continue on SR 83
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Avon Belden Road
17
Enter roundabout onto SR 83; SR 303
78 ft
·
1 sec
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Avon Belden Road
18
Continue on SR 83; SR 303
229 ft
·
3 sec
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Avon Belden Road
19
Enter roundabout onto SR 57; SR 83
139 ft
·
1 sec
·
Avon Belden Road
20
Continue on SR 57; SR 83
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Avon Belden Road
21
Turn left onto SR 57
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Grafton Road
22
Continue on SR 57
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Continue on SR 57
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Grafton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Continue on SR 57
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
Use the left / none lanes.
25
Turn right onto SR 57
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Lorain Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
26
Continue on SR 57
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Grove Avenue
27
Turn left onto SR 57
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East 28th Street
28
Turn right onto SR 57
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Broadway
29
Turn left onto SR 611
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West 21st Street
30
Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Hamilton Avenue
31
Arrive at destination
Hamilton Avenue
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 2-hour and 43-minute drive, plan for at least one stop to break up the monotony of the long interstate stretches. Leaving early in the day is your best bet to manage traffic flow effectively. Given that the route is relatively short, you have the flexibility to adjust your departure time based on your personal schedule rather than worrying about an overnight stay. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge during the 94.4-mile stretch on I-71, as this is where you will spend the bulk of your travel time. Having a clear plan for your single stop will ensure you remain refreshed for the transition to the local parkways near Lorain.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 68.5 miles from Bexley, OH, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 94.4 miles.
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 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68.5 miles or 1h 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lorain, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bexley, 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 Bexley, OH
This is one driving day of about 137 miles and 2h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bexley, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 71 for about 94.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 68.5 mi from Bexley, OH · 1h 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
69 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 68.5 miles from Bexley, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 94.4 miles.
Arriving in Lorain, OH
The final approach into Lorain, 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 Lorain, 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
$20.49 one way
$40.98 round trip
$3.80/gal
25.4 MPG avg
48 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $22.88 | $45.76 |
| premium | $4.79 | $25.84 | $51.67 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $30.44 | $60.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41.1 | 0 | $14.39 | $6.58 |
| Efficient EV | 34.3 | 0 | $11.99 | $5.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 54.8 | 0 | $19.18 | $8.77 |
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Lorain, OH
Night in Lorain on Sunday
Local time
10:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
54°F
Mansfield, OH
69 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
17 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
2h 43m 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 Bexley, OH to Lorain, OH covers 137 miles and takes about 2h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 71, Avon Lake Road, John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 68.5 miles from Bexley, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.49 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 137 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SR 16 / East Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (East Long Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Bexley, OH to Lorain, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Wooster along the way.
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