Origin
Enon, OH
Late night in Enon on Saturday
Local time
4:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Enon, OH to Lorain, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 2m
Distance
180.6 mi
291 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 51m
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6 AM
3h 2m
8 AM
3h 25m
10 AM
3h 10m
12 PM
3h 8m
3 PM
3h 11m
5 PM
3h 24m
8 PM
2h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Enon, OH
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Lorain, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Enon, OH to Lorain, OH covers 180.6 miles and takes about 3h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Enon Road, I 70 East, I 670 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.03 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
90.3 miles from Enon, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 31m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 2m. Total distance: 180.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 2m drive with frequent turns across 180.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Enon 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 Enon, OH to Lorain, OH is easy. At 3h 2m 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 Enon, OH to Lorain, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Enon Road | — | — |
| I 70 East | — | — |
| I 670 East | — | — |
| North Innerbelt | — | — |
| I 71 North | — | — |
| SR 83 | — | — |
| Avon Lake Road | — | — |
| Wooster Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Enon Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Enon, OH and Lorain, OH.
1
Start on South Xenia Drive
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Xenia Drive
2
Continue on Enon Road
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Enon Road
3
Take the ramp right toward I 70 East: Columbus
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
I 70 East: Columbus
4
Merge slight left
48 mi
·
51 min
5
Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
I 670 East: Airport
6
Keep slight right to continue on North Innerbelt
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
North Innerbelt
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 71 North: Cleveland
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
I 71 North: Cleveland
9
Merge slight left
94 mi
·
1 hr 42 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward SR 83: Lodi, Wooster
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
SR 83: Lodi, Wooster
11
Turn left onto Avon Lake Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Avon Lake Road
12
Continue on Wooster Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Wooster Street
13
Continue on Elyria Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Elyria Street
14
Continue on Avon Lake Road
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Avon Lake Road
15
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Lake Road
525 ft
·
9 sec
·
Avon Lake Road
16
Exit the roundabout onto Avon Lake Road
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Avon Lake Road
17
Continue on Avon Belden Road
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Avon Belden Road
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Avon Belden Road
79 ft
·
1 sec
·
Avon Belden Road
19
Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road
230 ft
·
3 sec
·
Avon Belden Road
20
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Belden Road
138 ft
·
2 sec
·
Avon Belden Road
21
Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Avon Belden Road
22
Turn left onto Grafton Road
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Grafton Road
23
Continue on Main Street
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
24
Continue on Grafton Road
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Grafton Road
25
Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
26
Turn right onto Lorain Boulevard
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Lorain Boulevard
27
Continue on Grove Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Grove Avenue
28
Turn left onto East 28th Street
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East 28th Street
29
Turn right onto Broadway
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Broadway
30
Turn left onto West 21st Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West 21st Street
31
Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Hamilton Avenue
32
Arrive at your destination
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 90.3 miles from Enon, OH, or about 1h 31m into the drive.
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 40 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 90.3 miles or 1h 31m 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 29m
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 Enon, 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 Enon, OH
This is one driving day of about 180.6 miles and 3h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Enon, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 90.3 mi from Enon, OH · 1h 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
90 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 90.3 miles from Enon, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$28.03 one way
$56.06 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
63 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $31.11 | $62.21 |
| premium | $4.91 | $34.90 | $69.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $39.87 | $79.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 63.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 54.2 | 0 | $18.96 | $8.67 |
| Efficient EV | 45.2 | 0 | $15.80 | $7.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 72.2 | 0 | $25.28 | $11.56 |
Gas CO2
63 kg
EV CO2
21 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
Late night in Lorain on Saturday
Local time
4:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
68°F
Mansfield, OH
90 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
2 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
3h 2m 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 Enon, OH to Lorain, OH covers 180.6 miles and takes about 3h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Enon Road, I 70 East, I 670 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 90.3 miles from Enon, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.03 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Enon, OH to Lorain, OH is easy. At 3h 2m 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 Enon, OH to Lorain, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Enon, OH to Lorain, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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