Origin
Lorain, OH
Late night in Lorain on Friday
Local time
12:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lorain, OH to Collinwood, OH
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
55m
Distance
37.8 mi
61 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good 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 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lorain, OH
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Collinwood, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lorain, OH to Collinwood, 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 Northwest Freeway, Colorado Avenue, I 90 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.4 miles on Northwest Freeway. 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 (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 55m highway drive covering 37.8 miles, with most of the trip on Northwest Freeway and Colorado Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 18.4 miles on Northwest Freeway.
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.
Northwest Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 18.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Northwest Freeway and Colorado Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near SR 611 / West 21st 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 8 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 0.1 miles (SR 611 / West 21st Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.1 miles (I 90; SR 2 / Northwest Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 611 / West 21st Street
Turn left onto SR 611 / West 21st Street
Navigation decision point
6
7.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the ramp toward I 90 East, SR 2 East: Cleveland
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 90 East, SR 2 East: Cleveland
5
8.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
I 90; SR 2 / Northwest Freeway
Merge onto I 90; SR 2 / Northwest Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
26.5 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
I 90
Keep slight right at fork onto I 90
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
7
36.5 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Take the exit toward East 152nd Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 180B
Toward East 152nd Street
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Freeway | 18.4 mi | 22m |
| Colorado Avenue | 5.7 mi | 10m |
| I 90 | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| Lakeland Freeway | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Cleveland Memorial Shoreway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Henderson Drive | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West 21st Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East 152nd Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Northwest Freeway
— 18.4 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lorain, OH and Collinwood, 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
Continue on SR 611
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Henderson Drive
4
Turn right onto SR 611
5.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Colorado Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 90 East, SR 2 East: Cleveland
6
Merge onto I 90; SR 2
18 mi
·
22 min
·
Northwest Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 90
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
I 90
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 90; SR 2
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
9
Continue on I 90; SR 2
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Lakeland Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 180B
Toward East 152nd Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn straight onto South Waterloo Road
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
South Waterloo Road
12
Turn right onto East 152nd Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East 152nd Street
13
Turn left onto School Avenue
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
School Avenue
14
Continue on Whitcomb Road
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Whitcomb Road
15
Arrive at destination
Whitcomb Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.9 mi from Lorain, OH · 28m 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 Lorain, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Collinwood, OH
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Collinwood, 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
Collinwood, OH
Late night in Collinwood on Friday
Local time
12:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°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 warmer 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 Lorain, OH to Collinwood, 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 Northwest Freeway, Colorado Avenue, I 90. 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 Lorain, 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 8 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 0.1 miles (SR 611 / West 21st Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.1 miles (I 90; SR 2 / Northwest Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Lorain, OH to Collinwood, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
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