The drive from Lorain, OH to Augusta, OH covers 101.5 miles and takes about 2h 18m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ohio Turnpike, Akron Expressway, Lincoln Street Southeast for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 34.6 miles on Ohio Turnpike.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.75 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.
Midpoint
50.7 miles from Lorain, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 2m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 18m. Total distance: 101.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 18m highway drive covering 101.5 miles, with most of the trip on Ohio Turnpike and Akron Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 34.6 miles on Ohio Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 31 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 34.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ohio Turnpike and Akron Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 43 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 101.5 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 43 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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43 mi into trip|~51m in
Take the exit toward SR 8: Akron
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 180
Toward SR 8: Akron
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43.4 mi into trip|~52m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 8 South: Akron, Boston Mills Road, Hines Hill Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward SR 8 South: Akron, Boston Mills Road, Hi...
7
43.8 mi into trip|~53m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 8 South: Akron
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward SR 8 South: Akron
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44.3 mi into trip|~54m in|SR 8 / Akron Expressway
Merge onto SR 8 / Akron Expressway toward Akron
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Akron
8
77.8 mi into trip|~1h 35m in
Take the exit toward SR 172: Tuscarawas Street, Downtown
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 105
Toward SR 172: Tuscarawas Street, Downtown
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lorain, OH and Augusta, OH, road signs point toward Akron and Downtown.
Akron
44.3 mi in|~54m|via SR 8
Downtown
77.8 mi in|~1h 35m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Ohio Turnpike
34.6 mi
37m
Akron Expressway
33.4 mi
41m
Lincoln Street Southeast
10 mi
14m
Aurora Road Northeast
2.9 mi
6m
Lincoln Street East
2.6 mi
4m
East 28th Street
2.3 mi
3m
Arbor Road Northwest
2.2 mi
5m
Lorain Boulevard
2.1 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Ohio Turnpike
— 34.6 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lorain, OH and Augusta, OH.
1
Start on Hamilton Avenue
0.1 mi·37 sec·Hamilton Avenue
2
Turn left onto SR 611
0.8 mi·1 min·West 21st Street
3
Turn right onto SR 57
0.5 mi·47 sec·Broadway
4
Turn left onto SR 57
2.3 mi·3 min·East 28th Street
5
Turn right onto SR 57
1.5 mi·2 min·Grove Avenue
6
Continue on SR 57
2.1 mi·3 min·Lorain Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward I 80 Toll: Ohio Turnpike
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 80 East: Cleveland
9
Merge onto I 80
5.5 mi·5 min·Ohio Turnpike
Toward I 80 East: Cleveland
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
29 mi·31 min·Ohio Turnpike
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Exit 180Toward SR 8: AkronUse the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward SR 8 South: Akron, Boston Mills Road, Hines Hill RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·34 sec
Toward SR 8 South: AkronUse the straight / right lanes.
14
Merge onto SR 8
33 mi·41 min·Akron Expressway
Toward AkronUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi·58 sec
Exit 105Toward SR 172: Tuscarawas Street, DowntownUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn left onto SR 172
1.2 mi·2 min·Tuscarawas Street West
Use the left / straight lanes.
17
Continue on SR 172
2.1 mi·3 min·Tuscarawas Street East
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on SR 172
2.1 mi·3 min·Lincoln Street East
19
Continue on US 30; SR 172
0.8 mi·1 min·Nassau Street
20
Turn right onto SR 44
0.1 mi·25 sec·South Wood Street
21
Turn left onto US 30; SR 44
0.3 mi·35 sec·East Walnut Street
22
Continue on US 30; SR 44
0.6 mi·45 sec·Lincoln Street East
23
Continue on US 30
10.0 mi·14 min·Lincoln Street Southeast
24
Continue on US 30
0.3 mi·22 sec·West Lincoln Way
25
Turn right onto SR 183
0.1 mi·21 sec·North Market Street
26
Turn left onto East Line Street
0.1 mi·20 sec·East Line Street
27
Turn right onto Murray Avenue
0.6 mi·1 min·Murray Avenue
28
Turn left onto CR 14
2.2 mi·5 min·Arbor Road Northwest
29
Keep slight left at fork onto CR 18
2.9 mi·6 min·Aurora Road Northeast
30
At end of road, turn left onto SR 9
507 ft·10 sec·Kensington Road Northeast
31
Arrive at destination
SR 9
Trip Plan
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 50.7 miles from Lorain, OH, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.6 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 22 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.7 miles or 1h 2m 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 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Augusta, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lorain, 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 Lorain, OH
This is one driving day of about 101.5 miles and 2h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Lorain, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Ohio Turnpike for about 34.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50.7 mi from Lorain, OH
· 1h 2m into the drive
The midpoint is around 50.7 miles from Lorain, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Augusta, OH
The final approach into Augusta, 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 Augusta, OH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discov...
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
30.5
0
$10.66
$4.87
Efficient EV
25.4
0
$8.88
$4.06
EV Truck/SUV
40.6
0
$14.21
$6.50
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Lorain, OH
Afternoon
in Lorain on Friday
Local time
1:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Augusta, OH
Afternoon
in Augusta on Friday
Local time
1:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°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
8 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
2h 18m 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 Lorain, OH to Augusta, OH covers 101.5 miles and takes about 2h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ohio Turnpike, Akron Expressway, Lincoln Street Southeast. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.7 miles from Lorain, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.75 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 22 significant decision points across 101.5 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 43 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Lorain, OH and Augusta, OH, road signs point toward Akron and Downtown.
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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
