Trip from Lorain, OH to Devola, OH

Drive Time

3h 17m

Distance

166.2 mi

267 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

Loading...

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
3h 6m ★
6 AM
3h 17m
8 AM
3h 41m
10 AM
3h 26m
12 PM
3h 23m
3 PM
3h 27m
5 PM
3h 40m
8 PM
3h 10m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Lorain, OH, OH

Lorain, OH

Marcella Soáres

Trip Overview

The drive from Lorain, OH to Devola, OH covers 166.2 miles and takes about 3h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 77, Dover Road, Avon Lake Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 75.1 miles on I 77. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.86 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

83.1 miles from Lorain, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 43m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Lorain, OH to Devola, OH covers 166.2 miles and takes about 3h 17m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 45 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 77 is the longest continuous segment at about 75.1 miles.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

1,247 ft 608 ft

Total Climb

1,203 ft

Total Descent

1,126 ft

Highest Point

1,247 ft

~69.2 mi in

Elevation Range

639 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 19 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 22.2 miles in near SR 83 / Avon Belden Road.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 166.2 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 22.2 miles (SR 83 / Avon Belden Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 26.9 miles (SR 83 / Avon Lake Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 81.7 miles (US 250): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
22.2 mi into trip | ~31m in | SR 83 / Avon Belden Road

Enter roundabout onto SR 83 / Avon Belden Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
26.9 mi into trip | ~37m in | SR 83 / Avon Lake Road

Enter roundabout onto SR 83 / Avon Lake Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

7
81.7 mi into trip | ~1h 42m in | US 250

Take the exit onto US 250

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
88.3 mi into trip | ~1h 49m in | I 77

Keep slight left at fork onto I 77

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
163.4 mi into trip | ~3h 10m in

Take the exit toward SR 821: Marietta, Lower Salem

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 6 Toward SR 821: Marietta, Lower Salem

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 77 75.1 mi 1h 20m
Dover Road 13.8 mi 15m
Avon Lake Road 13.7 mi 16m
Burbank Road 10.4 mi 11m
US 250 9.6 mi 11m
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway 6.6 mi 9m
Dix Expressway 5.9 mi 6m
Sandusky Drive Southwest 5.9 mi 6m
Longest stretch: I 77 — 75.1 mi, about 1h 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lorain, OH and Devola, 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

2.9 mi · 4 min · Lorain Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Turn left onto SR 57; SR 113

6.6 mi · 9 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
Use the left lane.
8

Continue on SR 57

2.3 mi · 2 min · Grafton Road
Use the straight lane.
9

Continue on SR 57

2.0 mi · 2 min · Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Continue on SR 57

1.5 mi · 1 min · Grafton Road
11

Turn right onto SR 57; SR 83

1.5 mi · 1 min · Avon Belden Road
12

Enter roundabout onto SR 83; SR 303

86 ft · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road
13

Continue on SR 83; SR 303

231 ft · 3 sec · Avon Belden Road
14

Enter roundabout onto SR 83

129 ft · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road
15

Continue on SR 83

2.5 mi · 2 min · Avon Belden Road
16

Continue on SR 83

2.2 mi · 2 min · Avon Lake Road
17

Enter roundabout onto SR 83

392 ft · 6 sec · Avon Lake Road
18

Continue on SR 83

8.9 mi · 10 min · Avon Lake Road
19

Continue on SR 83

0.5 mi · 1 min · Elyria Street
20

Continue on SR 83

0.9 mi · 1 min · Wooster Street
21

Continue on SR 83

2.6 mi · 4 min · Avon Lake Road
22

Continue on SR 83

0.4 mi · 30 sec · Front Street
23

Continue on SR 83

9.0 mi · 10 min · Burbank Road
24

Enter roundabout onto SR 83

98 ft · 1 sec · Burbank Road
25

Continue on SR 83

0.2 mi · 11 sec · Burbank Road
26

Enter roundabout onto SR 83

134 ft · 1 sec · Burbank Road
27

Continue on SR 83

1.2 mi · 1 min · Burbank Road
28

Continue on SR 83

5.9 mi · 6 min · Dix Expressway
29

Continue on SR 83

3.7 mi · 4 min · Dover Road
30

Continue on US 250

1.6 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
31

Continue on US 250

7.0 mi · 7 min · Dover Road
32

Continue on US 250

0.4 mi · 34 sec · West Main Street
33

Continue on US 250

3.1 mi · 3 min · Dover Road
34

Continue on US 250

0.9 mi · 1 min · Sandusky Drive Southwest
35

Continue on US 250

0.5 mi · 37 sec · West Main Street
36

Continue on US 250

4.9 mi · 5 min · Sandusky Drive Southwest
37

Turn right onto US 250

3.0 mi · 3 min · US 250
38

Take the exit onto US 250

6.6 mi · 7 min · US 250
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39

Keep slight left at fork onto I 77

75 mi · 1 hr 20 min · I 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
40

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Exit 6 Toward SR 821: Marietta, Lower Salem Use the slight right lane.
41

Turn right onto SR 821

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Cambridge Road
42

Turn right onto Arends-Ridge Road

1.0 mi · 4 min · Arends-Ridge Road
43

At end of road, turn left onto SR 60

0.6 mi · 52 sec · Main Street
44

Turn right onto Masonic Park Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Masonic Park Road
45

Arrive at destination

Masonic Park Road

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 83.1 miles from Lorain, OH, or about 1h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.1 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 80 miles or 1h 40m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 83.1 miles or 1h 43m 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 41m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Devola, OH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

+

Open the route before leaving Lorain, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.

+

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

+

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 166.2 miles and 3h 17m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lorain, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 77 for about 75.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 83.1 mi from Lorain, OH · 1h 43m into the drive

Downtown Farrell, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Farrell, PA

83 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

Mechanicsburg, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mechanicsburg, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 83.1 miles from Lorain, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 77 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 75.1 miles.

Arriving in Devola, OH

The final approach into Devola, 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 Devola, 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

$24.86 one way

$49.72 round trip

$3.80/gal 25.4 MPG avg 58 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.24 $27.76 $55.51
premium $4.79 $31.34 $62.68
diesel $5.64 $36.92 $73.85

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$25

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 58.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 49.9 0 $17.45 $7.98
Efficient EV 41.6 0 $14.54 $6.65
EV Truck/SUV 66.5 0 $23.27 $10.64

Gas CO2

58 kg

EV CO2

19 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 data refreshed 19 hours ago

Origin

Lorain, OH

Night in Lorain on Sunday

Local time

9:31 PM

EDT

Current temp

40°F

Mostly Cloudy

E 7 mph 5% chance Live forecast

Destination

Devola, OH

Night in Devola on Sunday

Local time

9:31 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°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

21 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 17m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Devola, OH covers 166.2 miles and takes about 3h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 77, Dover Road, Avon Lake Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 83.1 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 $24.86 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 166.2 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 22.2 miles (SR 83 / Avon Belden Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 26.9 miles (SR 83 / Avon Lake Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 81.7 miles (US 250): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Lorain, OH to Devola, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Was this route helpful?

Thanks for your feedback!

Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!

/500

Explore More

Explore more options from Lorain, OH or browse trips ending in Devola, OH.

Looking for more statewide routes? Browse OH road trips.

Explore maps for Lorain, OH or Devola, OH on MapSof.net.