Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
3h 22m
Distance
172.6 mi
278 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Reno, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
The drive from Lorain, OH to Reno, OH covers 172.6 miles and takes about 3h 22m 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 80.8 miles on I 77. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.79 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
86.3 miles from Lorain, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 47m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 22m. Total distance: 172.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
The drive from Lorain, OH to Reno, OH covers 172.6 miles and takes about 3h 22m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 18 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.
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 172.6 miles you will encounter 18 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 81.7 miles (US 250): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 88.3 miles (I 77): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Enter roundabout onto SR 83 / Avon Belden Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Take the exit onto US 250
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto I 77
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward SR 7: Marietta
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 7 North: New Matamoras
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 77 | 80.8 mi | 1h 26m |
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Lorain, OH and Reno, OH.
Start on Hamilton Avenue
Turn left onto SR 611
Turn right onto SR 57
Turn left onto SR 57
Turn right onto SR 57
Continue on SR 57
Turn left onto SR 57; SR 113
Continue on SR 57
Continue on SR 57
Continue on SR 57
Turn right onto SR 57; SR 83
Enter roundabout onto SR 83; SR 303
Continue on SR 83; SR 303
Enter roundabout onto SR 83
Continue on SR 83
Continue on SR 83
Enter roundabout onto SR 83
Continue on SR 83
Continue on SR 83
Continue on SR 83
Continue on SR 83
Continue on SR 83
Continue on SR 83
Enter roundabout onto SR 83
Continue on SR 83
Enter roundabout onto SR 83
Continue on SR 83
Continue on SR 83
Continue on SR 83
Continue on US 250
Continue on US 250
Continue on US 250
Continue on US 250
Continue on US 250
Continue on US 250
Continue on US 250
Turn right onto US 250
Take the exit onto US 250
Keep slight left at fork onto I 77
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto SR 7
Continue on SR 7
Continue on SR 7
Turn left
Arrive at destination
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.
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 38 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 86.3 miles or 1h 47m 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 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Reno, OH than in the middle of the route.
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 172.6 miles and 3h 22m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 86.3 mi from Lorain, OH · 1h 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
86 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.
A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 86.3 miles from Lorain, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 77 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 80.8 miles.
The final approach into Reno, 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 Reno, OH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$26.79 one way
$53.57 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $29.73 | $59.46 |
| premium | $4.91 | $33.36 | $66.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $38.11 | $76.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 60.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 51.8 | 0 | $18.12 | $8.28 |
| Efficient EV | 43.2 | 0 | $15.10 | $6.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 69 | 0 | $24.16 | $11.05 |
Gas CO2
60 kg
EV CO2
20 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Lorain on Friday
Local time
1:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Destination
Late night in Reno on Friday
Local time
1:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
48°F
Sugarcreek, OH
86 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
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