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Trip from Lorain, OH to Woodlawn, OH

Drive Time

4h 32m

Distance

235.6 mi

379 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$35

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 19m ★
6 AM
4h 33m
8 AM
4h 59m
10 AM
4h 42m
12 PM
4h 39m
3 PM
4h 43m
5 PM
4h 58m
8 PM
4h 25m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Lorain, OH, OH

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Downtown Woodlawn, OH, OH

Woodlawn, OH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lorain, OH to Woodlawn, OH covers 235.6 miles and takes about 4h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 71, Avon Lake Road, John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 185.7 miles on I 71. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.24 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

117.8 miles from Lorain, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 18m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 4h 32m highway drive covering 235.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 71 and Avon Lake Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 185.7 miles on I 71.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 71 is the longest continuous segment at about 185.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and Avon Lake Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 22.2 miles in near SR 83 / Avon Belden Road.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 235.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

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 136 miles (I 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 225.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

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

5
22.2 mi into trip | ~31m in | SR 83 / Avon Belden Road

Enter roundabout onto SR 83 / Avon Belden Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6
136 mi into trip | ~2h 38m in | I 71

Keep slight right at fork onto I 71

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
225.2 mi into trip | ~4h 16m in

Take the exit toward I 275 West

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 17B Toward I 275 West
7
232.1 mi into trip | ~4h 25m in

Take the exit toward SR 747 North

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 42B Toward SR 747 North
7
232.4 mi into trip | ~4h 25m in | SR 747 / Princeton Pike

Turn sharp left onto SR 747 / Princeton Pike

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 71 185.7 mi 3h 23m
Avon Lake Road 13.1 mi 15m
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway 6.6 mi 9m
Circle Freeway 6.1 mi 7m
Avon Belden Road 4.2 mi 4m
Grafton Road 3.8 mi 4m
Lorain Boulevard 2.9 mi 4m
East 28th Street 2.3 mi 3m
Longest stretch: I 71 — 185.7 mi, about 3h 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

2.9 mi · 4 min · Lorain Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Turn left onto SR 57; SR 113

6.6 mi · 9 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
Use the left lane.
8

Continue on SR 57

2.3 mi · 2 min · Grafton Road
Use the straight lane.
9

Continue on SR 57

2.0 mi · 2 min · Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Continue on SR 57

1.5 mi · 1 min · Grafton Road
11

Turn right onto SR 57; SR 83

1.5 mi · 1 min · Avon Belden Road
12

Enter roundabout onto SR 83; SR 303

86 ft · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road
13

Continue on SR 83; SR 303

231 ft · 3 sec · Avon Belden Road
14

Enter roundabout onto SR 83

129 ft · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road
15

Continue on SR 83

2.5 mi · 2 min · Avon Belden Road
16

Continue on SR 83

2.2 mi · 2 min · Avon Lake Road
17

Enter roundabout onto SR 83

392 ft · 6 sec · Avon Lake Road
18

Continue on SR 83

8.9 mi · 10 min · Avon Lake Road
19

Continue on SR 83

0.5 mi · 1 min · Elyria Street
20

Continue on SR 83

0.9 mi · 1 min · Wooster Street
21

Continue on SR 83

2.0 mi · 2 min · Avon Lake Road
22

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 22 sec
Toward I 71 South: Columbus
23

Merge onto I 71

96 mi · 1 hr 45 min · I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24

Keep slight right at fork onto I 71

89 mi · 1 hr 38 min · I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min
Exit 17B Toward I 275 West Use the slight right lane.
26

Merge onto I 275

6.1 mi · 7 min · Circle Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 54 sec
Exit 42B Toward SR 747 North Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28

Turn sharp left onto SR 747

1.4 mi · 2 min · Princeton Pike
Use the left / straight lanes.
29

Continue on SR 747

0.9 mi · 1 min · Congress Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
30

Turn straight onto SR 4

0.9 mi · 2 min · Springfield Pike
31

Turn left onto Marion Road

27 ft · 1 sec · Marion Road
32

Arrive at destination

Marion Road

Trip Plan

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 117.8 miles from Lorain, OH, or about 2h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 185.7 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 80 miles or 1h 37m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 117.8 miles or 2h 18m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 41m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Woodlawn, 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.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 235.6 miles and 4h 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lorain, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 71 for about 185.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 117.8 mi from Lorain, OH · 2h 18m into the drive

Downtown Mansfield, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mansfield, OH

118 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

Mansfield, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Columbus, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 117.8 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 I 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 185.7 miles.

Arriving in Woodlawn, OH

The final approach into Woodlawn, 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 Woodlawn, OH.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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.

Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

National Monument

Throughout his life, Charles Young overcame countless obstacles in his ascent to prominence. In spite of overt racism and stifling inequality, Young rose through the military ranks to become one of th...

14 mi from route ~34 min detour Free near mile 186.8
View on nps.gov
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park was established to honor the lives and achievements of poet and author Paul Laurence Dunbar and aviation pioneers Wilbur and Orville Wright. Through p...

23 mi from route ~57 min detour Free near mile 195
View on nps.gov
Cuyahoga Valley National Park

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...

24 mi from route ~60 min detour Free near mile 24.4
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$35.24 one way

$70.48 round trip

$3.80/gal 25.4 MPG avg 82 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.24 $39.35 $78.69
premium $4.79 $44.43 $88.86
diesel $5.64 $52.34 $104.68

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$35

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$60–$85

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 82.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 70.7 0 $24.74 $11.31
Efficient EV 58.9 0 $20.62 $9.42
EV Truck/SUV 94.2 1 $32.98 $15.08

Gas CO2

82 kg

EV CO2

28 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

Lorain, OH

Morning in Lorain on Monday

Local time

8:56 AM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Woodlawn, OH

Morning in Woodlawn on Monday

Local time

8:56 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

54°F

Mansfield, OH

118 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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

10 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

4h 32m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Woodlawn, OH covers 235.6 miles and takes about 4h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 71, Avon Lake Road, John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 117.8 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 $35.24 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 235.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 22.2 miles (SR 83 / Avon Belden Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 136 miles (I 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 225.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Lorain, OH to Woodlawn, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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