The drive from Lorain, OH to Genoa, OH covers 73.6 miles and takes about 1h 37m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on SR 21, Wadsworth Road, John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.3 miles on SR 21.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.42 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
36.8 miles from Lorain, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 49m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 37m. Total distance: 73.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Lorain, OH to Genoa, OH covers 73.6 miles and takes about 1h 37m, 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 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 21 is the longest continuous segment at about 20.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 35 miles in near US 42; SR 3 / South Court Street.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 73.6 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 35 miles (US 42; SR 3 / South Court Street): Navigation decision point; at 35.2 miles (Lafayette Street): Navigation decision point; at 44.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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
35 mi into trip|~47m in|US 42; SR 3 / South Court Street
Turn right onto US 42; SR 3 / South Court Street
Navigation decision point
5
35.2 mi into trip|~47m in|Lafayette Street
Turn left onto Lafayette Street
Navigation decision point
7
44.5 mi into trip|~58m in
Take the exit toward I 76 East, US 224 East: Akron
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 76 East, US 224 East: Akron
7
50 mi into trip|~1h 5m in
Take the exit toward SR 21 South: Massillon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 13A
Toward SR 21 South: Massillon
5
50.2 mi into trip|~1h 6m in|SR 21
Merge onto SR 21
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
SR 21
20.3 mi
24m
Wadsworth Road
9.2 mi
10m
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
6.6 mi
9m
I 76
5.1 mi
5m
Medina-Elyria Road
4.9 mi
5m
Grafton Road
3.8 mi
4m
Lorain Boulevard
2.9 mi
4m
East 28th Street
2.3 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
SR 21
— 20.3 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lorain, OH and Genoa, 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 57; SR 303
178 ft·2 sec·Medina-Elyria Road
13
Continue on SR 57; SR 303
2.1 mi·2 min·Medina-Elyria Road
14
Continue on SR 57
2.8 mi·3 min·Medina-Elyria Road
15
Continue on SR 57
2.2 mi·2 min·Elyria Road
16
Continue on SR 57
0.8 mi·52 sec·Spieth Road
17
Enter roundabout onto SR 57; SR 252
22 ft·0 sec·Columbia Road
18
Continue on SR 57; SR 252
0.9 mi·1 min·Columbia Road
19
Turn left onto SR 18; SR 57
1.7 mi·2 min·Norwalk Road
20
Continue on SR 18; SR 57
2.1 mi·2 min·West Liberty Street
21
Turn right onto SR 18; SR 57
402 ft·10 sec·South Elmwood Avenue
22
Turn left onto SR 18; SR 57
0.1 mi·11 sec·West Washington Street
23
Turn right onto US 42; SR 3
0.3 mi·27 sec·South Court Street
24
Turn left onto Lafayette Street
387 ft·5 sec·Lafayette Street
25
Continue on SR 57
6.4 mi·7 min·Wadsworth Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
26
Continue on SR 57
2.9 mi·3 min·Wadsworth Road
27
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward I 76 East, US 224 East: Akron
28
Merge onto I 76; US 224
5.1 mi·5 min·I 76; US 224
29
Take the exit
0.2 mi·42 sec
Exit 13AToward SR 21 South: MassillonUse the slight right lane.
30
Merge onto SR 21
20 mi·24 min·SR 21
Use the straight lane.
31
Turn left onto Walnut Road Southwest
1.3 mi·2 min·Walnut Road Southwest
Use the straight / right lanes.
32
Turn left onto CR 247
1.8 mi·4 min·Southway Street Southeast
33
Arrive at destination
CR 247
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 36.8 miles from Lorain, OH, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.3 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 16 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.8 miles or 49m 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 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Genoa, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lorain, OH
This is one driving day of about 73.6 miles and 1h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Lorain, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on SR 21 for about 20.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.8 mi from Lorain, OH
· 49m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
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...
16 mi from route
~40 min detour
Free
near mile 48.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.42 one way
$22.84 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg26 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$12.68
$25.35
premium
$4.91
$14.22
$28.45
diesel
$5.61
$16.25
$32.50
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
22.1
0
$7.73
$3.53
Efficient EV
18.4
0
$6.44
$2.94
EV Truck/SUV
29.4
0
$10.30
$4.71
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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 17, 2026
Origin
Lorain, OH
Evening
in Lorain on Friday
Local time
6:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms
NW 5 to 9 mph80% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 8:22PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:54AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Destination
Genoa, OH
Evening
in Genoa on Friday
Local time
6:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Medina, OH
37 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 37m 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 Genoa, OH covers 73.6 miles and takes about 1h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR 21, Wadsworth Road, John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.8 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 $11.42 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 73.6 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 35 miles (US 42; SR 3 / South Court Street): Navigation decision point; at 35.2 miles (Lafayette Street): Navigation decision point; at 44.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Lorain, OH to Genoa, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
