Trip from Lorain, OH to Five Points, OH

Drive Time

4h 9m

Distance

214.6 mi

345 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$32

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 57m ★

6 AM

4h 10m

8 AM

4h 36m

10 AM

4h 19m

12 PM

4h 16m

3 PM

4h 20m

5 PM

4h 35m

8 PM

4h 2m

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

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Lorain, OH

Marcella Soáres

Trip Overview

If you are planning to travel from Lorain to Five Points, expect a straightforward 214.6-mile journey across the Ohio landscape. This trip typically takes about 4 hours and 9 minutes, making it a manageable drive that fits comfortably into a single day. You will primarily rely on I-71, SR 73, and Avon Lake Road to navigate through the Midwest. With fuel costs estimated at around $32, it is an economical choice for those looking to reach their destination without an overnight stay. Since both the origin and destination are located within Ohio, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the entire transit.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

107.3 miles from Lorain, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 7m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 84% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You should prepare for a significant stretch of open road, as your longest uninterrupted segment covers 158.4 miles along I-71. The route offers a functional, no-nonsense experience that prioritizes efficiency over technical winding roads. Because of this high highway percentage, you can maintain a steady pace for the bulk of your travel. Expect the road personality to shift from the initial connection points onto the faster interstate lanes before transitioning into the final local road segments near your destination.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 71 is the longest continuous segment at about 158.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and SR 73. You will hit about 15 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 214.6 miles you will encounter 15 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 39.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

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

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

39.2 mi into trip | ~52m in

Take the exit toward I 71 South: Columbus

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward I 71 South: Columbus

39.5 mi into trip | ~53m in | I 71

Merge onto I 71

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

136 mi into trip | ~2h 38m in | I 71

Keep slight right at fork onto I 71

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 71	158.4 mi	2h 52m
SR 73	14.9 mi	20m
Avon Lake Road	13.1 mi	15m
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway	6.6 mi	9m
Avon Belden Road	4.2 mi	4m
Grafton Road	3.8 mi	4m
Lorain Boulevard	2.9 mi	4m
East 28th Street	2.3 mi	3m

Longest stretch: I 71 — 158.4 mi, about 2h 52m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lorain, OH and Five Points, OH.

Start on Hamilton Avenue

0.1 mi · 37 sec · Hamilton Avenue

Turn left onto SR 611

0.8 mi · 1 min · West 21st Street

Turn right onto SR 57

0.5 mi · 47 sec · Broadway

Turn left onto SR 57

2.3 mi · 3 min · East 28th Street

Turn right onto SR 57

1.5 mi · 2 min · Grove Avenue

Continue on SR 57

2.9 mi · 4 min · Lorain Boulevard

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto SR 57; SR 113

6.6 mi · 9 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway

Use the left lane.

Continue on SR 57

2.3 mi · 2 min · Grafton Road

Use the straight lane.

Continue on SR 57

2.0 mi · 2 min · Main Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on SR 57

1.5 mi · 1 min · Grafton Road

Turn right onto SR 57; SR 83

1.5 mi · 1 min · Avon Belden Road

Enter roundabout onto SR 83; SR 303

86 ft · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road

Continue on SR 83; SR 303

231 ft · 3 sec · Avon Belden Road

Enter roundabout onto SR 83

129 ft · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road

Continue on SR 83

2.5 mi · 2 min · Avon Belden Road

Continue on SR 83

2.2 mi · 2 min · Avon Lake Road

Enter roundabout onto SR 83

392 ft · 6 sec · Avon Lake Road

Continue on SR 83

8.9 mi · 10 min · Avon Lake Road

Continue on SR 83

0.5 mi · 1 min · Elyria Street

Continue on SR 83

0.9 mi · 1 min · Wooster Street

Continue on SR 83

2.0 mi · 2 min · Avon Lake Road

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 22 sec

Toward I 71 South: Columbus

Merge onto I 71

96 mi · 1 hr 45 min · I 71

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 71

62 mi · 1 hr 7 min · I 71

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Exit 45 Toward SR 73: Waynesville

Turn right onto SR 73

15 mi · 20 min · SR 73

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto T-128

1.5 mi · 2 min · Bunnell Hill Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Arrive at destination

T-128

Trip Plan

Since this is a one-day drive, aim for an early departure to keep your travel time well within the 4-hour and 9-minute window. You only need to plan for one major stop, which provides enough flexibility to stretch your legs or grab a quick snack without falling behind schedule. Keep a close watch on your fuel levels before merging onto the long 158.4-mile stretch of I-71, as services can be spaced out. Budgeting roughly $32 for gas will keep your trip logistics simple and stress-free. By staying alert during the long highway portions, you will arrive at Five Points feeling refreshed and ready for your next activity.

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 107.3 miles from Lorain, OH, or about 2h 7m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 158.4 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 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 107.3 miles or 2h 7m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 22m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Five Points, 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 214.6 miles and 4h 9m.

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 71 for about 158.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 107.3 mi from Lorain, OH · 2h 7m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mansfield, OH

107 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

Mansfield, OH

Fuel and coffee

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

Columbus, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 107.3 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 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 158.4 miles.

Arriving in Five Points, OH

The final approach into Five Points, 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 Five Points, OH.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$32.10 one way

$64.19 round trip

$3.80/gal 25.4 MPG avg 75 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.24	$35.84	$71.68
premium	$4.79	$40.47	$80.94
diesel	$5.64	$47.68	$95.35

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$32

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$57–$82

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 75.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	64.4	0	$22.53	$10.30
Efficient EV	53.7	0	$18.78	$8.58
EV Truck/SUV	85.8	1	$30.04	$13.73

Gas CO2

75 kg

EV CO2

25 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 3 days ago

Origin

Lorain, OH

Night in Lorain on Sunday

Local time

9:37 PM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Five Points, OH

Night in Five Points on Sunday

Local time

9:37 PM

EDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

54°F

Mansfield, OH

107 mi in

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

4h 9m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Five Points, OH covers 214.6 miles and takes about 4h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 71, SR 73, Avon Lake Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 107.3 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 $32.10 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

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

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