Origin
Brook Park, OH
Evening in Brook Park on Thursday
Local time
5:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brook Park, OH to Lorain, OH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
36m
Distance
27.1 mi
44 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brook Park, OH
Phil Evenden
Lorain, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Brook Park, OH to Lorain, OH covers 27.1 miles and takes about 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Smith Road, Snow Road, I 71 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.21 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 27.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 36m drive with frequent turns across 27.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Smith 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Brook Park, OH to Lorain, OH is easy. At 36m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brook Park, OH to Lorain, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Smith Road | — | — |
| Snow Road | — | — |
| I 71 North | — | — |
| I 480 | — | — |
| I 480 West | — | — |
| Outerbelt South Freeway | — | — |
| Ohio Turnpike | — | — |
| SR 57 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Smith Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brook Park, OH and Lorain, OH.
1
Start on Sylvia Drive
59 ft
·
10 sec
·
Sylvia Drive
2
Turn left onto Smith Road
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Smith Road
3
Turn left onto Snow Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Snow Road
4
Take the ramp slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 71 North: Cleveland
5
Merge slight left
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 480: Airport - Toledo, Youngstown
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
I 480: Airport - Toledo, Youngstown
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 480 West: Airport, Toledo
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 480 West: Airport, Toledo
8
Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway
9.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
9
Keep slight right to continue on Ohio Turnpike, Toledo
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Ohio Turnpike, Toledo
10
Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Ohio Turnpike
11
Take the exit slight right toward SR 57: Lorain, Elyria
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 57: Lorain, Elyria
12
Keep slight right to continue on SR 57 North: Lorain
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
SR 57 North: Lorain
13
Merge slight left onto Lorain Boulevard
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Lorain Boulevard
14
Continue on Grove Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Grove Avenue
15
Turn left onto East 28th Street
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East 28th Street
16
Turn right onto Broadway
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Broadway
17
Turn left onto West 21st Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West 21st Street
18
Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Hamilton Avenue
19
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.21 one way
$8.41 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $4.67 | $9.34 |
| premium | $4.91 | $5.24 | $10.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.98 | $11.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.85 | $1.30 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.79 | $1.73 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Evening in Lorain on Thursday
Local time
5:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
6 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
36m 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 Brook Park, OH to Lorain, OH covers 27.1 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Smith Road, Snow Road, I 71 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.6 miles from Brook Park, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.21 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.
The drive from Brook Park, OH to Lorain, OH is easy. At 36m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brook Park, OH to Lorain, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Brook Park, OH to Lorain, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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