Origin
Leavittsburg, OH
Evening in Leavittsburg on Sunday
Local time
6:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Leavittsburg, OH to Lorain, OH
Drive Time
1h 32m
Distance
77.7 mi
125 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 25m
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6 AM
1h 32m
8 AM
1h 46m
10 AM
1h 37m
12 PM
1h 36m
3 PM
1h 38m
5 PM
1h 46m
8 PM
1h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Leavittsburg, OH
Christiyana Krüger
Lorain, OH
Marcella Soáres
Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Leavittsburg to Lorain, you are in for a straightforward 77.7-mile journey through the Ohio landscape. The trip takes approximately 1 hour and 32 minutes of driving time, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion. You will primarily utilize the Ohio Turnpike, SR 5, and East 28th Street to navigate between these two Midwest locations. With a fuel cost estimate of around $12, this is a budget-friendly route that doesn't require an overnight stop. Because this is a direct, highway-focused drive, it offers a practical way to connect these two points without unnecessary detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
38.8 miles from Leavittsburg, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a focused, efficient experience behind the wheel, as this route is comprised of 86% highway travel. You will settle into a consistent rhythm early on, spending the majority of your time on the Ohio Turnpike for a stretch of 63.3 miles. This long, uninterrupted segment defines the personality of the drive, shifting from the local roads of Leavittsburg onto the high-speed transit of the turnpike. While you will eventually transition to East 28th Street as you approach your destination, the overall character of the trip remains focused on speed and distance rather than winding, scenic vistas.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ohio Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 63.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ohio Turnpike and SR 5. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.5 miles in.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 77.7 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 5.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 6.1 miles (I 80 / Ohio Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.9 miles (I 80 / Ohio Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
5.5 mi into trip
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~9m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
6.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
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I 80 / Ohio Turnpike
Merge onto I 80 / Ohio Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
27.9 mi into trip
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~33m in
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I 80 / Ohio Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80 / Ohio Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
8
69.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
Take the exit toward SR 57: Lorain, Elyria
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 145
Toward SR 57: Lorain, Elyria
5
70.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 57 North: Lorain
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward SR 57 North: Lorain
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Leavittsburg, OH to Lorain, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Elyria along the way.
Elyria
69.5 mi in
|
~1h 18m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio Turnpike | 63.3 mi | 1h 7m |
| SR 5 | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| East 28th Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Lorain Boulevard | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Grove Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| West 21st Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Leavitt Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Market Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ohio Turnpike
— 63.3 mi, about 1h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leavittsburg, OH and Lorain, OH.
1
Start on Caleb Road
48 ft
·
3 sec
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Caleb Road
2
Turn left onto North Leavitt Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Leavitt Road
3
Turn right onto West Market Street
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
West Market Street
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
5
Merge onto SR 5; SR 82
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
SR 5; SR 82
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
9
Merge onto I 80
22 mi
·
23 min
·
Ohio Turnpike
Use the none lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
42 mi
·
44 min
·
Ohio Turnpike
Use the none lane.
11
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 145
Toward SR 57: Lorain, Elyria
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward SR 57 North: Lorain
13
Merge onto SR 57
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Lorain Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on SR 57
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Grove Avenue
15
Turn left onto SR 57
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East 28th Street
16
Turn right onto SR 57
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Broadway
17
Turn left onto SR 611
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West 21st Street
18
Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Hamilton Avenue
19
Arrive at destination
Hamilton Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility when planning your departure time. You can easily complete the entire 1 hour and 32-minute drive without needing to schedule formal rest stops, though you should keep your fuel budget of $12 in mind before you head out. Because the route is dominated by the Ohio Turnpike, keep an eye on traffic patterns and potential tolls that often accompany this type of highway transit. My best advice for this specific drive is to account for the transition from the turnpike onto East 28th Street, as navigating city-bound roads can be a sudden change of pace after the long, 63.3-mile highway stretch.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 38.8 miles from Leavittsburg, OH, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 63.3 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 77.7 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.8 miles or 45m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 14m
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 Leavittsburg, 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 Leavittsburg, OH
This is one driving day of about 77.7 miles and 1h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Leavittsburg, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Ohio Turnpike for about 63.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.8 mi from Leavittsburg, OH · 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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 77.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38.8 miles from Leavittsburg, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Ohio Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 63.3 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
$11.62 one way
$23.24 round trip
$3.80/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $12.98 | $25.95 |
| premium | $4.79 | $14.65 | $29.31 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $17.26 | $34.52 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.17
Ohio Turnpike
(63.3 mi)
$3.17
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.3 | 0 | $8.16 | $3.73 |
| Efficient EV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.80 | $3.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.1 | 0 | $10.88 | $4.97 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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 Sunday
Local time
6:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
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
5 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
1h 32m 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 Leavittsburg, OH to Lorain, OH covers 77.7 miles and takes about 1h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ohio Turnpike, SR 5, East 28th Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.8 miles from Leavittsburg, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.62 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 demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 77.7 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 5.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 6.1 miles (I 80 / Ohio Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.9 miles (I 80 / Ohio Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Leavittsburg, OH to Lorain, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Elyria along the way.
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