Trip from Lorain, OH to Fairview Park, OH

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

34m

Distance

20 mi

32 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min

4 AM

0h 31m ★

6 AM

0h 34m

8 AM

0h 40m

10 AM

0h 36m

12 PM

0h 36m

3 PM

0h 36m

5 PM

0h 40m

8 PM

0h 32m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lorain, OH to Fairview Park, OH covers 20 miles and takes about 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on West 21st Street, Henderson Drive, Colorado Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.10 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 20 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

34m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 34m drive with frequent turns across 20 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

West 21st Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Lorain, OH to Fairview Park, OH is easy. At 34m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lorain, OH to Fairview Park, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
West 21st Street	—	—
Henderson Drive	—	—
Colorado Avenue	—	—
I 90 East	—	—
Northwest Freeway	—	—
SR 252	—	—
Columbia Road	—	—
Hilliard Boulevard	—	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: West 21st Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lorain, OH and Fairview Park, OH.

1

Start on Hamilton Avenue

0.1 mi · 37 sec · Hamilton Avenue

2

Turn left onto West 21st Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · West 21st Street

3

Continue on Henderson Drive

1.2 mi · 2 min · Henderson Drive

4

Turn right onto Colorado Avenue

5.7 mi · 10 min · Colorado Avenue

5

Take the ramp left toward I 90 East, SR 2 East: Cleveland

0.2 mi · 32 sec · I 90 East, SR 2 East: Cleveland

6

Merge slight left onto Northwest Freeway

7.6 mi · 9 min · Northwest Freeway

7

Take the exit slight right toward SR 252: Columbia Road

0.2 mi · 26 sec · SR 252: Columbia Road

8

Turn right onto Columbia Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Columbia Road

9

Turn left onto Hilliard Boulevard

1.0 mi · 2 min · Hilliard Boulevard

10

Turn right onto Clague Road

0.9 mi · 2 min · Clague Road

11

Turn left onto Westwood Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · Westwood Road

12

Turn right onto West 220th Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · West 220th Street

13

Turn right

92 ft · 7 sec

14

Arrive at your destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.10 one way

$6.21 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.38	$3.44	$6.89
premium	$4.91	$3.87	$7.73
diesel	$5.61	$4.42	$8.83

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	6	$2.10	$0.96
Efficient EV	5	$1.75	$0.80
EV Truck/SUV	8	$2.80	$1.28

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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

Morning in Lorain on Thursday

Local time

11:45 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fairview Park, OH

Morning in Fairview Park on Thursday

Local time

11:45 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°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

5 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

34m 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 Fairview Park, OH covers 20 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are West 21st Street, Henderson Drive, Colorado Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 10 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 $3.10 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.

The drive from Lorain, OH to Fairview Park, OH is easy. At 34m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lorain, OH to Fairview Park, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Lorain, OH to Fairview Park, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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