Origin
Lorain, OH
Afternoon in Lorain on Thursday
Local time
1:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lorain, OH to Lyndhurst, OH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
39 mi
63 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m
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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Lyndhurst, OH
Mike Bird
Trip Overview
The drive from Lorain, OH to Lyndhurst, OH covers 39 miles and takes about 1h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West 21st Street, Henderson Drive, Colorado Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.05 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 39 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 6m drive with frequent turns across 39 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West 21st Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Lorain, OH to Lyndhurst, OH is easy. At 1h 6m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lorain, OH to Lyndhurst, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 21st Street | — | — |
| Henderson Drive | — | — |
| Colorado Avenue | — | — |
| I 90 East | — | — |
| Northwest Freeway | — | — |
| Troy Lee James Highway | — | — |
| Opportunity Corridor | — | — |
| East 105th Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West 21st Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lorain, OH and Lyndhurst, OH.
1
Start on Hamilton Avenue
0.1 mi
·
37 sec
·
Hamilton Avenue
2
Turn left onto West 21st Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West 21st Street
3
Continue on Henderson Drive
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Henderson Drive
4
Turn right onto Colorado Avenue
5.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Colorado Avenue
5
Take the ramp left toward I 90 East, SR 2 East: Cleveland
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 90 East, SR 2 East: Cleveland
6
Merge slight left onto Northwest Freeway
18 mi
·
22 min
·
Northwest Freeway
7
Keep slight left to continue on Troy Lee James Highway
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Troy Lee James Highway
8
Continue on Opportunity Corridor
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Opportunity Corridor
9
Continue on East 105th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East 105th Street
10
Turn right onto Cedar Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cedar Avenue
11
Turn left onto Euclid Heights Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Euclid Heights Boulevard
12
Turn left onto Derbyshire Road
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Derbyshire Road
13
Turn straight onto Kenilworth Road
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Kenilworth Road
14
Turn straight onto Mayfield Road
5.4 mi
·
14 min
·
Mayfield Road
15
Turn left
112 ft
·
14 sec
16
Turn uturn
131 ft
·
15 sec
17
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.5 mi from Lorain, OH · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.5 miles from Lorain, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lyndhurst, OH
The final approach into Lyndhurst, 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
$6.05 one way
$12.11 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $6.72 | $13.44 |
| premium | $4.91 | $7.54 | $15.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.61 | $17.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.87 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.41 | $1.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.46 | $2.50 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Lyndhurst, OH
Afternoon in Lyndhurst on Thursday
Local time
1:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
9 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 6m 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 Lyndhurst, OH covers 39 miles and takes about 1h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 21st Street, Henderson Drive, Colorado Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.5 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 $6.05 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.
The drive from Lorain, OH to Lyndhurst, OH is easy. At 1h 6m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lorain, OH to Lyndhurst, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lorain, OH to Lyndhurst, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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