Origin
Lorain, OH
Evening in Lorain on Friday
Local time
8:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lorain, OH to Shaker Heights, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
35.6 mi
57 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m
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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Shaker Heights, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lorain, OH to Shaker Heights, OH covers 35.6 miles and takes about 56m 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, Troy Lee James Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.4 miles on Northwest Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.53 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 35.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Lorain, OH to Shaker Heights, OH covers 35.6 miles and takes about 56m, 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 13 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 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 7.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 35.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.
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 490 / Troy Lee James Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 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.
7
26.5 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
I 490 / Troy Lee James Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 490 / Troy Lee James Highway toward To I 77
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward To I 77
5
30.7 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
SR 87 / Buckeye Road
Turn right onto SR 87 / Buckeye Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
31.2 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
SR 87 / Shaker Boulevard
Turn left onto SR 87 / Shaker Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Lorain, OH to Shaker Heights, OH, road signs begin pointing toward To I 77 along the way.
To I 77
26.5 mi in
|
~37m
|
via I 490
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Freeway | 18.4 mi | 22m |
| Colorado Avenue | 5.7 mi | 10m |
| Troy Lee James Highway | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| South Woodland Road | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Shaker Boulevard | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Opportunity Corridor | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Henderson Drive | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West 21st Street | 0.8 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 Shaker Heights, 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 left at fork onto I 490
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Troy Lee James Highway
Toward To I 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on SR 10
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Opportunity Corridor
9
Turn right onto SR 87
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Buckeye Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Turn left onto SR 87
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Shaker Boulevard
Use the left lane.
11
Turn slight right onto Van Aken Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Van Aken Boulevard
12
Turn left onto CR 21
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
South Woodland Road
Use the left lane.
13
Arrive at destination
CR 21
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.8 mi from Lorain, OH · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.8 miles from Lorain, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Shaker Heights, OH
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Shaker Heights, 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
$5.53 one way
$11.05 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $6.13 | $12.26 |
| premium | $4.91 | $6.88 | $13.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.86 | $15.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.74 | $1.71 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.98 | $2.28 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Destination
Shaker Heights, OH
Evening in Shaker Heights on Friday
Local time
8:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
69°F
Brooklyn, OH
18 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
12 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
56m 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 Shaker Heights, OH covers 35.6 miles and takes about 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Northwest Freeway, Colorado Avenue, Troy Lee James Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.8 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 $5.53 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 is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 35.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.
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 490 / Troy Lee James Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Lorain, OH to Shaker Heights, OH, road signs begin pointing toward To I 77 along the way.
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.
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