The drive from Bolindale, OH to Lorain, OH covers 83.4 miles and takes about 1h 43m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ohio Turnpike, SR 5, West Market Street for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 63.3 miles on Ohio Turnpike.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.94 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.
Midpoint
41.7 miles from Bolindale, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 54m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 43m. Total distance: 83.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 43m highway drive covering 83.4 miles, with most of the trip on Ohio Turnpike and SR 5. The longest continuous stretch is about 63.3 miles on Ohio Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ohio Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 63.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ohio Turnpike and SR 5. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Ridge Road.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 83.4 miles you will encounter 16 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 0.2 miles (Ridge Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 11.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 75.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.2 mi into trip|~1m in|Ridge Road
At end of road, turn left onto Ridge Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
11.3 mi into trip|~20m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
8
75.2 mi into trip|~1h 29m in
Take the exit toward SR 57: Lorain, Elyria
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 145
Toward SR 57: Lorain, Elyria
5
75.8 mi into trip|~1h 31m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 57 North: Lorain
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward SR 57 North: Lorain
5
76.1 mi into trip|~1h 31m in|SR 57 / Lorain Boulevard
Merge onto SR 57 / Lorain Boulevard
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bolindale, OH to Lorain, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Elyria along the way.
Elyria
75.2 mi in|~1h 29m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Ohio Turnpike
63.3 mi
1h 7m
SR 5
3.8 mi
5m
West Market Street
3.4 mi
7m
Niles Road Southeast
2.4 mi
4m
East 28th Street
2.3 mi
3m
Lorain Boulevard
2.1 mi
3m
Grove Avenue
1.5 mi
2m
South Street Southeast
0.9 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Ohio Turnpike
— 63.3 mi, about 1h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bolindale, OH and Lorain, OH.
1
Start on Woodbine Avenue Southeast
0.2 mi·1 min·Woodbine Avenue Southeast
2
At end of road, turn left onto Ridge Road
350 ft·13 sec·Ridge Road
3
Turn right onto SR 169
2.4 mi·4 min·Niles Road Southeast
4
Turn left onto US 422
0.9 mi·1 min·South Street Southeast
5
Continue on US 422
3.4 mi·7 min·West Market Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·34 sec
7
Merge onto SR 5; SR 82
3.8 mi·5 min·SR 5; SR 82
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·17 sec
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·59 sec
11
Merge onto I 80
22 mi·23 min·Ohio Turnpike
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
42 mi·44 min·Ohio Turnpike
13
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 145Toward SR 57: Lorain, ElyriaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward SR 57 North: Lorain
15
Merge onto SR 57
2.1 mi·3 min·Lorain Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on SR 57
1.5 mi·2 min·Grove Avenue
17
Turn left onto SR 57
2.3 mi·3 min·East 28th Street
18
Turn right onto SR 57
0.5 mi·47 sec·Broadway
19
Turn left onto SR 611
0.8 mi·1 min·West 21st Street
20
Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue
0.1 mi·31 sec·Hamilton Avenue
21
Arrive at destination
Hamilton Avenue
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 41.7 miles from Bolindale, OH, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 63.3 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 18 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.7 miles or 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 25m
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 Bolindale, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bolindale, OH
This is one driving day of about 83.4 miles and 1h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Bolindale, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Ohio Turnpike for about 63.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 41.7 mi from Bolindale, OH
· 54m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discov...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.94 one way
$25.89 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg29 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$14.37
$28.73
premium
$4.91
$16.12
$32.24
diesel
$5.61
$18.41
$36.83
Estimated Tolls: $3.17
Ohio Turnpike
(63.3 mi)$3.17
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
21 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
ChargePoint Charging Station
Warren, Ohio
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Streetsboro, Ohio
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Blink Charging Station
Twinsburg, Ohio
Blink
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Twinsburg, Ohio
Tesla
1 DCFC
FLO Charging Station
Warren, Ohio
FLO
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Macedonia, Ohio
Tesla
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Warren, Ohio
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Cortland, Ohio
Tesla
1 DCFC
ChargePoint: 6
Other: 5
Tesla: 3
Blink: 2
Tesla Destination: 2
FLO: 1
Shell Recharge: 1
EV Connect: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
25
0
$8.76
$4.00
Efficient EV
20.9
0
$7.30
$3.34
EV Truck/SUV
33.4
0
$11.68
$5.34
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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 18, 2026
Origin
Bolindale, OH
Late night
in Bolindale on Saturday
Local time
3:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lorain, OH
Late night
in Lorain on Saturday
Local time
3:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SE 6 to 15 mph18% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT until April 22 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
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
11 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 43m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bolindale, OH to Lorain, OH covers 83.4 miles and takes about 1h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ohio Turnpike, SR 5, West Market Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41.7 miles from Bolindale, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.94 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 83.4 miles you will encounter 16 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 0.2 miles (Ridge Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 11.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 75.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Bolindale, OH to Lorain, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Elyria along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
