Trip from Lorain, OH to Sawyerwood, OH

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 21m

Distance

64 mi

103 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min

4 AM

1h 15m ★

6 AM

1h 21m

8 AM

1h 34m

10 AM

1h 26m

12 PM

1h 25m

3 PM

1h 26m

5 PM

1h 33m

8 PM

1h 18m

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

This 64-mile drive from Lorain, OH to Sawyerwood, OH takes about 1 hour and 21 minutes, making it a very manageable day trip. You'll primarily be on the Ohio Turnpike, I-77, and I-277, with over 80% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost is around $10, so you won't need to budget much for gas. Given its short duration and straightforward path through the Midwest, this route is perfect for a quick transit or a leisurely afternoon excursion without the need for an overnight stay. It's a straightforward drive designed for efficiency.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 64 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 64-mile trip, with 82% of the route utilizing major interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 27.4 miles on the Ohio Turnpike, offering a period of consistent driving. While primarily interstate, the transition between the Ohio Turnpike, I-77, and I-277 means you'll experience some changes in road numbers. The overall profile suggests a drive that prioritizes getting you to your destination efficiently rather than offering winding scenic byways.

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

There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Ohio Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 27.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ohio Turnpike and I 77. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 35.9 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 64 miles you will encounter 20 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 35.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.5 miles (I 77): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 key points

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

35.9 mi into trip | ~43m in

Take the exit toward I 77: Akron, Cleveland

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 173 Toward I 77: Akron, Cleveland

36.3 mi into trip | ~45m in

Keep slight right at fork toward SR 21: Richfield, Brecksville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward SR 21: Richfield, Brecksville

47.5 mi into trip | ~58m in | I 77

Keep slight left at fork onto I 77

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / straight lanes.

54.6 mi into trip | ~1h 7m in

Take the exit toward I 76 West: Canton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 129 Toward I 76 West: Canton

56.3 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in

Take the exit toward I 277 East, US 224 East: Canton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 18 Toward I 277 East, US 224 East: Canton

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Lorain, OH and Sawyerwood, OH, road signs point toward Cleveland and Brecksville.

Cleveland

35.9 mi in | ~43m

Brecksville

36.3 mi in | ~45m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Ohio Turnpike	27.4 mi	29m
I 77	16.8 mi	19m
I 277	6.9 mi	9m
East 28th Street	2.3 mi	3m
Lorain Boulevard	2.1 mi	3m
Grove Avenue	1.5 mi	2m
Kenmore Expressway	1.3 mi	1m
Brecksville Road	1 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Ohio Turnpike — 27.4 mi, about 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lorain, OH and Sawyerwood, 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

2.1 mi · 3 min · Lorain Boulevard

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward I 80 Toll: Ohio Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 80 East: Cleveland

Merge onto I 80

5.5 mi · 5 min · Ohio Turnpike

Toward I 80 East: Cleveland

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

22 mi · 23 min · Ohio Turnpike

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 173 Toward I 77: Akron, Cleveland Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 14 sec

Toward SR 21: Richfield, Brecksville Use the right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

347 ft · 8 sec

Turn straight onto SR 21

1.0 mi · 1 min · Brecksville Road

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Toward I 77 South, SR 21 South

Merge onto I 77; SR 21

9.7 mi · 11 min · I 77; SR 21

Keep slight left at fork onto I 77

7.1 mi · 8 min · I 77

Use the slight left / straight lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 50 sec

Exit 129 Toward I 76 West: Canton Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 76

1.3 mi · 1 min · Kenmore Expressway

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 18 Toward I 277 East, US 224 East: Canton

Merge onto I 277; US 224

6.9 mi · 9 min · I 277; US 224

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto Kubler Trail

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Kubler Trail

At end of road, turn right onto Mingo Trail

307 ft · 13 sec · Mingo Trail

Arrive at destination

Mingo Trail

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 32 mi from Lorain, OH · 39m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hinckley, OH

32 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

Avon, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hinckley, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 32 miles from Lorain, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Sawyerwood, OH

The final approach into Sawyerwood, OH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.93 one way

$19.87 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.38	$11.02	$22.05
premium	$4.91	$12.37	$24.74
diesel	$5.61	$14.13	$28.26

Estimated Tolls: $1.37

Ohio Turnpike (27.4 mi) $1.37

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Tolls

Total

$11

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	19.2	$6.72	$3.07
Efficient EV	16	$5.60	$2.56
EV Truck/SUV	25.6	$8.96	$4.10

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (68% 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

Late night in Lorain on Friday

Local time

12:36 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 12 mph 76% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 8:06PM EDT until April 14 at 8:30PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 8:06PM EDT until April 14 at 8:45PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

Destination

Sawyerwood, OH

Late night in Sawyerwood on Friday

Local time

12:36 AM

EDT

Current temp

34°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Hinckley, OH

32 mi in

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

27 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

1h 21m 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 Sawyerwood, OH covers 64 miles and takes about 1h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Ohio Turnpike, I 77, I 277. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 32 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 $9.93 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.

Between Lorain, OH and Sawyerwood, OH, road signs point toward Cleveland and Brecksville.

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