The drive from Lorain, OH to Vienna, OH covers 92.2 miles and takes about 1h 49m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ohio Turnpike, SR 5, East 28th Street for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 63.4 miles on Ohio Turnpike.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.31 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
46.1 miles from Lorain, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 54m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 49m. Total distance: 92.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 49m highway drive covering 92.2 miles, with most of the trip on Ohio Turnpike and SR 5. The longest continuous stretch is about 63.4 miles on Ohio Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 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 63.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ohio Turnpike and SR 5. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near SR 611 / West 21st 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 92.2 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.1 miles (SR 611 / West 21st Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (SR 57 / Broadway): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|SR 611 / West 21st Street
Turn left onto SR 611 / West 21st Street
Navigation decision point
4
1 mi into trip|~2m in|SR 57 / Broadway
Turn right onto SR 57 / Broadway
Navigation decision point
5
8 mi into trip|~13m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 80 East: Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 80 East: Cleveland
7
71.8 mi into trip|~1h 22m in
Take the exit toward SR 5
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 209
Toward SR 5
5
92 mi into trip|~1h 49m in|Warren-Sharon Road
At end of road, turn right onto Warren-Sharon Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Ohio Turnpike
63.4 mi
1h 7m
SR 5
18.9 mi
24m
East 28th Street
2.3 mi
3m
Lorain Boulevard
2.1 mi
3m
Grove Avenue
1.5 mi
2m
West 21st Street
0.8 mi
1m
Niles Vienna Road
0.6 mi
1m
Broadway
0.5 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Ohio Turnpike
— 63.4 mi, about 1h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lorain, OH and Vienna, 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
2.1 mi·3 min·Lorain Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward I 80 Toll: Ohio Turnpike
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 80 East: Cleveland
9
Merge onto I 80
5.5 mi·5 min·Ohio Turnpike
Toward I 80 East: Cleveland
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
58 mi·1 hr 1 min·Ohio Turnpike
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi·55 sec
Exit 209Toward SR 5Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·14 sec
13
Turn straight
0.2 mi·25 sec
14
Continue on SR 5
19 mi·24 min·SR 5
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn left onto Niles Vienna Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Niles Vienna Road
16
At end of road, turn right onto Warren-Sharon Road
0.2 mi·22 sec·Warren-Sharon Road
17
Arrive at destination
Warren-Sharon Road
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 46.1 miles from Lorain, OH, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 63.4 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 20 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.1 miles or 54m 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 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Vienna, 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 92.2 miles and 1h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Lorain, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Ohio Turnpike for about 63.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 46.1 mi from Lorain, OH
· 54m into the drive
The midpoint is around 46.1 miles from Lorain, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before Ohio Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 63.4 miles.
Arriving in Vienna, OH
The final approach into Vienna, 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.
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.31 one way
$28.62 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg32 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$15.88
$31.76
premium
$4.91
$17.82
$35.64
diesel
$5.61
$20.36
$40.71
Estimated Tolls: $3.17
Ohio Turnpike
(63.4 mi)$3.17
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
27.7
0
$9.68
$4.43
Efficient EV
23.1
0
$8.07
$3.69
EV Truck/SUV
36.9
0
$12.91
$5.90
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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
Morning
in Lorain on Friday
Local time
7:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Vienna, OH
Morning
in Vienna on Friday
Local time
7:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
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
1h 49m 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 Vienna, OH covers 92.2 miles and takes about 1h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ohio Turnpike, SR 5, East 28th Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 46.1 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 $14.31 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 92.2 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.1 miles (SR 611 / West 21st Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (SR 57 / Broadway): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Lorain, OH to Vienna, 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 and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
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