Origin
Coal Grove, OH
Morning in Coal Grove on Wednesday
Local time
6:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Coal Grove, OH to Lorain, OH
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
5h 9m
Distance
254.7 mi
410 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 56m
★
6 AM
5h 9m
8 AM
5h 36m
10 AM
5h 19m
12 PM
5h 16m
3 PM
5h 20m
5 PM
5h 35m
8 PM
5h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Coal Grove, OH
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Lorain, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Coal Grove, OH to Lorain, OH covers 254.7 miles and takes about 5h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 71, US 23, US 52 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 96.4 miles on I 71. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.53 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
127.4 miles from Coal Grove, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 39m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 5h 9m highway drive covering 254.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 71 and US 23. The longest continuous stretch is about 96.4 miles on I 71.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 44 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 96.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and US 23. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 73.5 miles in near US 23.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 30 significant decision points across 254.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 73.5 miles (US 23): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 110.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 112.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 30 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
73.5 mi into trip
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~1h 29m in
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US 23
Keep slight right at fork onto US 23 toward US 23 North: Columbus
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 23 North: Columbus
7
110.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 270 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 270 West
8
112.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 21m in
Take the exit toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus
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 55
Toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus
8
119.1 mi into trip
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~2h 30m in
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I 71
Keep slight right at fork onto I 71 toward I 71 North: Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 101A
Toward I 71 North: Cleveland
8
215.1 mi into trip
|
~4h 15m 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 Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Coal Grove, OH and Lorain, OH, road signs point toward Wheeling, Columbus and Wooster.
Wheeling
110.6 mi in
|
~2h 18m
Columbus
112.8 mi in
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~2h 21m
Wooster
215.1 mi in
|
~4h 15m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 71 | 96.4 mi | 1h 45m |
| US 23 | 68 mi | 1h 29m |
| US 52 | 22.6 mi | 24m |
| Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway | 16.4 mi | 17m |
| 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 |
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 96.4 mi, about 1h 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coal Grove, OH and Lorain, OH.
1
Start on this road
101 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
310 ft
·
23 sec
3
Turn left onto Carlton Davidson Lane
356 ft
·
18 sec
·
Carlton Davidson Lane
4
Turn right onto SR 243
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Marion Pike
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward US 52 West: Portsmouth
6
Merge onto US 52
23 mi
·
24 min
·
US 52
7
Take the exit onto SR 823
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward SR 823 North: Chillicothe
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 16
Toward US 23 North: Chillicothe
9
Merge onto US 23
34 mi
·
45 min
·
US 23
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 23
34 mi
·
44 min
·
US 23
Toward US 23 North: Columbus
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on US 23
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
South High Street
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 270: Columbus, Wheeling
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 270 West
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 270
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 55
Toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 71 North: Columbus
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto I 71
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
South Freeway
18
Take the exit onto I 71
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
I 71
Toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling
Use the slight right lane.
19
Merge onto I 70; I 71
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Innerbelt
20
Keep slight right at fork onto I 71
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 71
Exit 101A
Toward I 71 North: Cleveland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork onto I 71
95 mi
·
1 hr 43 min
·
I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 204
Toward SR 83: Lodi, Wooster
Use the slight right lane.
23
Turn left onto SR 83
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Avon Lake Road
Use the left lane.
24
Continue on SR 83
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Wooster Street
25
Continue on SR 83
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Elyria Street
26
Continue on SR 83
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Avon Lake Road
27
Enter roundabout onto SR 83
524 ft
·
8 sec
·
Avon Lake Road
28
Continue on SR 83
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Avon Lake Road
29
Continue on SR 83
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Avon Belden Road
30
Enter roundabout onto SR 83; SR 303
78 ft
·
1 sec
·
Avon Belden Road
31
Continue on SR 83; SR 303
229 ft
·
3 sec
·
Avon Belden Road
32
Enter roundabout onto SR 57; SR 83
139 ft
·
1 sec
·
Avon Belden Road
33
Continue on SR 57; SR 83
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Avon Belden Road
34
Turn left onto SR 57
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Grafton Road
35
Continue on SR 57
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
36
Continue on SR 57
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Grafton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
37
Continue on SR 57
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
Use the left lane.
38
Turn right onto SR 57
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Lorain Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
39
Continue on SR 57
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Grove Avenue
40
Turn left onto SR 57
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East 28th Street
41
Turn right onto SR 57
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Broadway
42
Turn left onto SR 611
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West 21st Street
43
Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Hamilton Avenue
44
Arrive at destination
Hamilton Avenue
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 127.4 miles from Coal Grove, OH, or about 2h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 96.4 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 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 127.4 miles or 2h 39m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 8m
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 Coal Grove, 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 Coal Grove, OH
This is one driving day of about 254.7 miles and 5h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Coal Grove, 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 96.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 127.4 mi from Coal Grove, OH · 2h 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
127 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 127.4 miles from Coal Grove, 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 96.4 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
$39.53 one way
$79.06 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
89 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $43.87 | $87.74 |
| premium | $4.91 | $49.23 | $98.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $56.23 | $112.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 89.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 76.4 | 0 | $26.74 | $12.23 |
| Efficient EV | 63.7 | 0 | $22.29 | $10.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 101.9 | 1 | $35.66 | $16.30 |
Gas CO2
89 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Lorain, OH
Morning in Lorain on Wednesday
Local time
6:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 15 mph
38% chance
Live forecast
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
23 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
5h 9m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Coal Grove, OH to Lorain, OH covers 254.7 miles and takes about 5h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 71, US 23, US 52. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 127.4 miles from Coal Grove, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $39.53 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 30 significant decision points across 254.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 73.5 miles (US 23): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 110.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 112.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Coal Grove, OH and Lorain, OH, road signs point toward Wheeling, Columbus and Wooster.
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