Origin
Collinwood, OH
Morning in Collinwood on Friday
Local time
10:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Collinwood, OH to Lorain, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
37.8 mi
61 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Collinwood, OH
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Lorain, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Collinwood, OH to Lorain, OH covers 37.8 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 90, Colorado Avenue, Lakeland Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.3 miles on I 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.87 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 37.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 55m highway drive covering 37.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 90 and Colorado Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 19.3 miles on I 90.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 90 is the longest continuous segment at about 19.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and Colorado Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near East 152nd Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 37.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (East 152nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.1 miles (I 90 / Innerbelt): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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East 152nd Street
At end of road, turn right onto East 152nd Street
Navigation decision point
7
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 90 West, SR 2: Downtown
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 90 West, SR 2: Downtown
6
7.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 90 / Innerbelt
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90 / Innerbelt
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
8
10.6 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 90
Keep slight right at fork onto I 90 toward I 90 East, I 71 South, SR 176 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 90 East, I 71 South, SR 176 South
6
29.9 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward SR 611: Avon, Sheffield Village
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 151
Toward SR 611: Avon, Sheffield Village
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 Collinwood, OH to Lorain, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Sheffield Village along the way.
Sheffield Village
29.9 mi in
|
~40m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 19.3 mi | 23m |
| Colorado Avenue | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| Lakeland Freeway | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| Innerbelt | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Cleveland Memorial Shoreway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Henderson Drive | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West 21st Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East 152nd Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 19.3 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Collinwood, OH and Lorain, OH.
1
Start on Whitcomb Road
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Whitcomb Road
2
Continue on School Avenue
0.2 mi
·
58 sec
·
School Avenue
3
At end of road, turn right onto East 152nd Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East 152nd Street
4
Turn left onto Waterloo Road
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Waterloo Road
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 90 West, SR 2: Downtown
Use the slight left lane.
6
Merge onto I 90; SR 2
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Lakeland Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 90; SR 2
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Innerbelt
Use the slight left lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Innerbelt
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 90
19 mi
·
23 min
·
I 90
Toward I 90 East, I 71 South, SR 176 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 151
Toward SR 611: Avon, Sheffield Village
12
Turn right onto SR 611
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Colorado Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn left onto SR 611
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Henderson Drive
14
Continue on SR 611
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West 21st Street
15
Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Hamilton Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
Hamilton Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.9 mi from Collinwood, OH · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.9 miles from Collinwood, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lorain, OH
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Lorain, OH if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.87 one way
$11.73 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $6.51 | $13.02 |
| premium | $4.91 | $7.31 | $14.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.35 | $16.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.97 | $1.81 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.31 | $1.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.29 | $2.42 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Morning in Lorain on Friday
Local time
10:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Lakewood, OH
19 mi in
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
4 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
55m 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 Collinwood, OH to Lorain, OH covers 37.8 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 90, Colorado Avenue, Lakeland Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.9 miles from Collinwood, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.87 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 is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 37.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (East 152nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.1 miles (I 90 / Innerbelt): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Collinwood, OH to Lorain, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Sheffield Village 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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