Origin
Lorain, OH
Evening in Lorain on Thursday
Local time
6:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lorain, OH to Hough, OH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
47m
Distance
31.7 mi
51 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
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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Hough, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Trip Overview
The drive from Lorain, OH to Hough, OH covers 31.7 miles and takes about 47m 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 $4.92 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 31.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 47m highway drive covering 31.7 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 12 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. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 7.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 31.7 miles you will encounter 9 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 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; at 26.5 miles (I 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
29.4 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward Chester Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 173B
Toward Chester Avenue
6
31.1 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
East 71st Street
Turn left onto East 71st Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Freeway | 18.4 mi | 22m |
| Colorado Avenue | 5.7 mi | 10m |
| I 90 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Chester Avenue | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Henderson Drive | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West 21st Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East 71st Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Linwood Avenue | 0.2 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 Hough, 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
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
I 90
Use the slight right lane.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 173B
Toward Chester Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn right onto US 322
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Chester Avenue
10
Turn left onto East 71st Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East 71st Street
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto Linwood Avenue
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Linwood Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
Linwood Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.9 mi from Lorain, OH · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.9 miles from Lorain, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hough, OH
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Hough, 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
$4.92 one way
$9.84 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $5.46 | $10.92 |
| premium | $4.91 | $6.13 | $12.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.00 | $14.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Hough, OH
Evening in Hough on Thursday
Local time
6:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
11 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
47m 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 Hough, OH covers 31.7 miles and takes about 47m 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 15.9 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 $4.92 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 31.7 miles you will encounter 9 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 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; at 26.5 miles (I 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Lorain, OH to Hough, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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