Origin
New Lexington, OH
Evening in New Lexington on Wednesday
Local time
7:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Lexington, OH to Lorain, OH
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
3h 11m
Distance
152.4 mi
245 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 0m
★
6 AM
3h 12m
8 AM
3h 35m
10 AM
3h 20m
12 PM
3h 18m
3 PM
3h 21m
5 PM
3h 34m
8 PM
3h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lorain, OH
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from New Lexington, OH to Lorain, OH covers 152.4 miles and takes about 3h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Brown Street, North Main Street, Monument Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.65 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
76.2 miles from New Lexington, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 35m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 11m drive with frequent turns across 152.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 48 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Brown 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from New Lexington, OH to Lorain, OH is easy. At 3h 11m 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 New Lexington, OH to Lorain, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Brown Street | — | — |
| North Main Street | — | — |
| Monument Street | — | — |
| West Broadway Street | — | — |
| North Columbus Street | — | — |
| State Route 13 | — | — |
| West National Drive | — | — |
| South 4th Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Brown Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Lexington, OH and Lorain, OH.
1
Start on the route
105 ft
·
13 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto West Brown Street
177 ft
·
12 sec
·
West Brown Street
3
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
North Main Street
4
Turn slight right onto Monument Street
322 ft
·
13 sec
·
Monument Street
5
Turn left onto West Broadway Street
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
West Broadway Street
6
Turn right
8.0 mi
·
11 min
7
Exit the roundabout onto North Columbus Street
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
North Columbus Street
8
Continue on Ohio State Route 13
19 mi
·
28 min
·
Ohio State Route 13
9
Continue on West National Drive
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
West National Drive
10
Turn left onto South 4th Street
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
South 4th Street
11
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North 4th Street
89 ft
·
2 sec
·
North 4th Street
12
Exit the roundabout onto North 4th Street
466 ft
·
8 sec
·
North 4th Street
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Church Street Roundabout
95 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Church Street Roundabout
14
Exit the rotary onto North 4th Street
459 ft
·
10 sec
·
North 4th Street
15
Continue on Mount Vernon Road
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Mount Vernon Road
16
Continue on South Main Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
17
Continue on Newark Road
10 mi
·
15 min
·
Newark Road
18
Continue on South Main Street
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
South Main Street
19
Turn right
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
20
Turn left onto East Chestnut Street
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
East Chestnut Street
21
Turn right onto North Sandusky Street
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Sandusky Street
22
Continue on Cassell Road
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Cassell Road
23
Continue on Riverside Drive
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Riverside Drive
24
Turn left onto I 71 North: Cleveland
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
I 71 North: Cleveland
25
Merge slight left
35 mi
·
37 min
26
Take the exit slight right toward SR 83: Lodi, Wooster
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
SR 83: Lodi, Wooster
27
Turn left onto Avon Lake Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Avon Lake Road
28
Continue on Wooster Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Wooster Street
29
Continue on Elyria Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Elyria Street
30
Continue on Avon Lake Road
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Avon Lake Road
31
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Lake Road
525 ft
·
9 sec
·
Avon Lake Road
32
Exit the roundabout onto Avon Lake Road
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Avon Lake Road
33
Continue on Avon Belden Road
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Avon Belden Road
34
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Avon Belden Road
79 ft
·
1 sec
·
Avon Belden Road
35
Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road
230 ft
·
3 sec
·
Avon Belden Road
36
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Belden Road
138 ft
·
2 sec
·
Avon Belden Road
37
Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Avon Belden Road
38
Turn left onto Grafton Road
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Grafton Road
39
Continue on Main Street
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
40
Continue on Grafton Road
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Grafton Road
41
Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
42
Turn right onto Lorain Boulevard
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Lorain Boulevard
43
Continue on Grove Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Grove Avenue
44
Turn left onto East 28th Street
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East 28th Street
45
Turn right onto Broadway
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Broadway
46
Turn left onto West 21st Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West 21st Street
47
Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Hamilton Avenue
48
Arrive at your destination
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 76.2 miles from New Lexington, OH, or about 1h 35m into the drive.
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 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76.2 miles or 1h 35m 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 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lorain, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving New Lexington, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 New Lexington, OH
This is one driving day of about 152.4 miles and 3h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from New Lexington, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 76.2 mi from New Lexington, OH · 1h 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
76 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 76.2 miles from New Lexington, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Lorain, OH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.65 one way
$47.30 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
53 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $26.25 | $52.50 |
| premium | $4.91 | $29.45 | $58.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $33.65 | $67.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.3 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 | 45.7 | 0 | $16.00 | $7.32 |
| Efficient EV | 38.1 | 0 | $13.33 | $6.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 61 | 0 | $21.34 | $9.75 |
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.
Destination
Lorain, OH
Evening in Lorain on Wednesday
Local time
7:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
68°F
Mansfield, OH
76 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
4 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
3h 11m 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 New Lexington, OH to Lorain, OH covers 152.4 miles and takes about 3h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Brown Street, North Main Street, Monument Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 76.2 miles from New Lexington, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.65 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.
The drive from New Lexington, OH to Lorain, OH is easy. At 3h 11m 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 New Lexington, OH to Lorain, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from New Lexington, OH to Lorain, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Was this route helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
More trips to Lorain, OH
Explore more options from New Lexington, OH or browse trips ending in Lorain, OH.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse OH road trips.
Explore maps for New Lexington, OH or Lorain, OH on MapSof.net.