Origin
Lorain, OH
Afternoon in Lorain on Thursday
Local time
2:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lorain, OH to Silver Lake, OH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
52.1 mi
84 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
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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Silver Lake, OH
Esther Höfling
Trip Overview
The drive from Lorain, OH to Silver Lake, OH covers 52.1 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, Broadway, East 28th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.09 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: 52.1 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 52.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 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 Silver Lake, 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 Silver Lake, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 21st Street | — | — |
| Broadway | — | — |
| East 28th Street | — | — |
| Grove Avenue | — | — |
| Lorain Boulevard | — | — |
| I 80 | — | — |
| I 80 East | — | — |
| Ohio Turnpike | — | — |
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 Silver Lake, 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
Turn right onto Broadway
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Broadway
4
Turn left onto East 28th Street
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East 28th Street
5
Turn right onto Grove Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Grove Avenue
6
Continue on Lorain Boulevard
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Lorain Boulevard
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Toll: Ohio Turnpike
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 80 Toll: Ohio Turnpike
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Cleveland
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 80 East: Cleveland
9
Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
5.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Ohio Turnpike
10
Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike
29 mi
·
31 min
·
Ohio Turnpike
11
Take the exit slight right toward SR 8: Akron
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 8: Akron
12
Keep slight left to continue on SR 8 South: Akron, Boston Mills Road, Hines Hill Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 8 South: Akron, Boston Mills Road, Hines Hill Road
13
Keep slight left to continue on SR 8 South: Akron
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
SR 8 South: Akron
14
Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Akron Expressway
15
Take the exit slight right toward Graham Road, Silver Lake, Stow
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Graham Road, Silver Lake, Stow
16
Turn left onto Graham Road
341 ft
·
8 sec
·
Graham Road
17
Continue on Graham Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Graham Road
18
Turn right onto Harriett Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Harriett Road
19
Continue on Harriett Road
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Harriett Road
20
Turn right onto Oakridge Drive
23 ft
·
1 sec
·
Oakridge Drive
21
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26 mi from Lorain, OH · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26 miles from Lorain, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Silver Lake, OH
The final approach into Silver Lake, 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
$8.09 one way
$16.17 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $8.97 | $17.95 |
| premium | $4.91 | $10.07 | $20.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.50 | $23.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.47 | $2.50 |
| Efficient EV | 13 | 0 | $4.56 | $2.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.29 | $3.33 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Silver Lake, OH
Afternoon in Silver Lake on Thursday
Local time
2:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
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
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 Silver Lake, OH covers 52.1 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, Broadway, East 28th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26 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 $8.09 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 Silver Lake, 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 Silver Lake, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lorain, OH to Silver Lake, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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