The drive from Lorain, OH to Mingo Junction, OH covers 152.9 miles and takes about 3h 4m 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 11, SR 7 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 72.6 miles on Ohio Turnpike.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.73 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
76.5 miles from Lorain, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 27m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 4m. Total distance: 152.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 4m highway drive covering 152.9 miles, with most of the trip on Ohio Turnpike and SR 11. The longest continuous stretch is about 72.6 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 32 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 72.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ohio Turnpike and SR 11. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 152.9 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 8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 14 miles (I 80 / Ohio Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 81.1 miles (I 80): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 26 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
6
14 mi into trip|~20m in|I 80 / Ohio Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80 / Ohio Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
81.1 mi into trip|~1h 32m in|I 80
Take the exit onto I 80 toward I 80 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 218
Toward I 80 East
6
82 mi into trip|~1h 34m in|I 80
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80 toward I 80 East, CR 18: Youngstown, Mahoning Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 80 East, CR 18: Youngstown, Mahoning A...
6
152.7 mi into trip|~3h 3m in|McLister Avenue
Turn sharp right onto McLister Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
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 Mingo Junction, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 18: Youngstown along the way.
Cr 18: Youngstown
82 mi in|~1h 34m|via I 80
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Ohio Turnpike
72.6 mi
1h 17m
SR 11
33.5 mi
36m
SR 7
22.6 mi
31m
River Lake Highway
5.3 mi
6m
I 80
5.2 mi
7m
Dean Martin Boulevard
2.9 mi
4m
East 28th Street
2.3 mi
3m
Lorain Boulevard
2.1 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Ohio Turnpike
— 72.6 mi, about 1h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lorain, OH and Mingo Junction, 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
67 mi·1 hr 11 min·Ohio Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit onto I 80
0.9 mi·1 min·I 80
Exit 218Toward I 80 EastUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
0.3 mi·32 sec·I 80
Toward I 80 East, CR 18: Youngstown, Mahoning Avenue
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
4.0 mi·5 min·I 80
Toward I 80 East: Youngstown
14
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward SR 11 South: Canfield
15
Merge onto SR 11; I 80 Alt
33 mi·36 min·SR 11; I 80 Alt
16
Continue on US 30; SR 7; SR 11
5.3 mi·6 min·River Lake Highway
17
Take the exit onto SR 7
22 mi·30 min·SR 7
18
Take the exit onto SR 7
1.1 mi·1 min·SR 7
19
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 7
0.7 mi·1 min·Dean Martin Boulevard
Exit 244A
20
Take the exit
364 ft·12 sec
21
Continue on North 4th Street
1.1 mi·2 min·North 4th Street
22
Turn left onto Slack Street
226 ft·6 sec·Slack Street
23
Turn right onto South Court Street
235 ft·6 sec·South Court Street
24
Turn right onto SR 7
2.1 mi·3 min·Dean Martin Boulevard
25
Take the exit
0.1 mi·22 sec
Toward Logan Avenue
26
Turn left onto Logan Avenue
0.1 mi·27 sec·Logan Avenue
27
Turn right onto Commercial Street
0.1 mi·27 sec·Commercial Street
28
Turn sharp right onto McLister Avenue
386 ft·12 sec·McLister Avenue
29
Turn left onto Standard Avenue
355 ft·17 sec·Standard Avenue
30
Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue
525 ft·23 sec·Lincoln Avenue
31
Turn slight right onto Stanton Avenue
60 ft·2 sec·Stanton Avenue
32
Arrive at destination
Stanton Avenue
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 76.5 miles from Lorain, OH, or about 1h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 72.6 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 34 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76.5 miles or 1h 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mingo Junction, 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 152.9 miles and 3h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 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 Ohio Turnpike for about 72.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 76.5 mi from Lorain, OH
· 1h 27m into the drive
The midpoint is around 76.5 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 72.6 miles.
Arriving in Mingo Junction, OH
The final approach into Mingo Junction, 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 Mingo Junction, OH.
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
$23.73 one way
$47.46 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg54 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$26.34
$52.67
premium
$4.91
$29.55
$59.10
diesel
$5.61
$33.76
$67.52
Estimated Tolls: $3.63
Ohio Turnpike
(72.6 mi)$3.63
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
$24
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
45.9
0
$16.05
$7.34
Efficient EV
38.2
0
$13.38
$6.12
EV Truck/SUV
61.2
0
$21.41
$9.79
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 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
Late night
in Lorain on Friday
Local time
5:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Mingo Junction, OH
Late night
in Mingo Junction on Friday
Local time
5:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 4m 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 Mingo Junction, OH covers 152.9 miles and takes about 3h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ohio Turnpike, SR 11, SR 7. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 76.5 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 $23.73 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 152.9 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 8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 14 miles (I 80 / Ohio Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 81.1 miles (I 80): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Lorain, OH to Mingo Junction, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 18: Youngstown along the way.
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
methodology page
documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
