Origin
Manchester, OH
Late night in Manchester on Friday
Local time
3:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Manchester, OH to Lorain, OH
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
64.1 mi
103 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Manchester, OH
Mylo Kaye
Lorain, OH
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Manchester, OH to Lorain, OH covers 64.1 miles and takes about 1h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ohio Turnpike, I 77, Manchester Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.3 miles on Ohio Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.95 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 64.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 24m highway drive covering 64.1 miles, with most of the trip on Ohio Turnpike and I 77. The longest continuous stretch is about 27.3 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 25 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 27.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ohio Turnpike and I 77. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 64.1 miles you will encounter 20 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 7.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
7.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward I 76 East: Cleveland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1
Toward I 76 East: Cleveland
8
9.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 77 North: Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 20
Toward I 77 North: Cleveland
7
26.5 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward SR 21: Brecksville Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 145
Toward SR 21: Brecksville Road
7
28 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 80 West: Toledo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 80 West: Toledo
8
55.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Take the exit toward SR 57: Lorain, Elyria
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 145
Toward SR 57: Lorain, Elyria
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 Manchester, OH to Lorain, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Elyria along the way.
Elyria
55.9 mi in
|
~1h 10m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio Turnpike | 27.3 mi | 29m |
| I 77 | 16.7 mi | 19m |
| Manchester Road | 6.6 mi | 12m |
| East 28th Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Lorain Boulevard | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Grove Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Kenmore Expressway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| West 21st Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Ohio Turnpike
— 27.3 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester, OH and Lorain, OH.
1
Start on West Nimisila Road
72 ft
·
9 sec
·
West Nimisila Road
2
Turn left onto SR 93
6.6 mi
·
12 min
·
Manchester Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto West Waterloo Road
365 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Waterloo Road
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
5
Merge onto I 277; US 224
0.6 mi
·
47 sec
·
I 277; US 224
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 1
Toward I 76 East: Cleveland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 76
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Kenmore Expressway
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 20
Toward I 77 North: Cleveland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 77
17 mi
·
19 min
·
I 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 145
Toward SR 21: Brecksville Road
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn straight onto SR 21
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Brecksville Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 80: Ohio Turnpike
13
Continue on this road
397 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
14
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
this road
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 80 West: Toledo
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto I 80
27 mi
·
29 min
·
Ohio Turnpike
17
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 145
Toward SR 57: Lorain, Elyria
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward SR 57 North: Lorain
19
Merge onto SR 57
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Lorain Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on SR 57
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Grove Avenue
21
Turn left onto SR 57
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East 28th Street
22
Turn right onto SR 57
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Broadway
23
Turn left onto SR 611
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West 21st Street
24
Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Hamilton Avenue
25
Arrive at destination
Hamilton Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32 mi from Manchester, OH · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32 miles from Manchester, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lorain, OH
The final approach into Lorain, 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
$9.95 one way
$19.90 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $11.04 | $22.08 |
| premium | $4.91 | $12.39 | $24.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.15 | $28.30 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.37
Ohio Turnpike
(27.3 mi)
$1.37
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$1
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.73 | $3.08 |
| Efficient EV | 16 | 0 | $5.61 | $2.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.97 | $4.10 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Lorain, OH
Late night in Lorain on Friday
Local time
3:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°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
8 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 24m 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 Manchester, OH to Lorain, OH covers 64.1 miles and takes about 1h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ohio Turnpike, I 77, Manchester Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32 miles from Manchester, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.95 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 64.1 miles you will encounter 20 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 7.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Manchester, OH to Lorain, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Elyria along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not 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. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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