Origin
Hough, OH
Evening in Hough on Thursday
Local time
8:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hough, OH to Lorain, OH
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
48m
Distance
32.1 mi
52 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hough, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Lorain, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hough, OH to Lorain, OH covers 32.1 miles and takes about 48m 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, Innerbelt for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.3 miles on I 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.98 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 32.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Hough, OH to Lorain, OH covers 32.1 miles and takes about 48m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 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 route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 East 79th Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 32.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (East 79th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Hough Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles (I 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East 79th Street
Turn right onto East 79th Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Hough Avenue
Turn right onto Hough Avenue
Navigation decision point
8
5 mi into trip
|
~10m 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
24.2 mi into trip
|
~34m 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
5
24.5 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
SR 611 / Colorado Avenue
Turn right onto SR 611 / Colorado Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
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 Hough, OH to Lorain, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Sheffield Village along the way.
Sheffield Village
24.2 mi in
|
~34m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 19.3 mi | 23m |
| Colorado Avenue | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| Innerbelt | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Chester Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Henderson Drive | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West 21st Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Hough Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East 79th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 19.3 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hough, OH and Lorain, OH.
1
Start on Linwood Avenue
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Linwood Avenue
2
Turn right onto East 79th Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
East 79th Street
3
Turn right onto Hough Avenue
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
Hough Avenue
4
Turn left onto East 71st Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
East 71st Street
5
Turn right onto US 322
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Chester Avenue
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto I 90
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
Innerbelt
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Innerbelt
9
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.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 151
Toward SR 611: Avon, Sheffield Village
11
Turn right onto SR 611
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Colorado Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn left onto SR 611
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Henderson Drive
13
Continue on SR 611
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West 21st Street
14
Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Hamilton Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
Hamilton Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.1 mi from Hough, OH · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.1 miles from Hough, 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
$4.98 one way
$9.96 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $5.53 | $11.06 |
| premium | $4.91 | $6.20 | $12.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.09 | $14.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.49 | $2.05 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
8:50 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
11 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
48m 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 Hough, OH to Lorain, OH covers 32.1 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 90, Colorado Avenue, Innerbelt. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.1 miles from Hough, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.98 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 12 decision points packed into just 32.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (East 79th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Hough Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles (I 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Hough, OH to Lorain, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Sheffield Village along the way.
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