Trip from Rome, OH to Lorain, OH

Data updated 3 hours ago

Drive Time

2h 51m

Distance

144.8 mi

233 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min

4 AM

2h 41m ★

6 AM

2h 52m

8 AM

3h 14m

10 AM

3h 0m

12 PM

2h 57m

3 PM

3h 1m

5 PM

3h 13m

8 PM

2h 45m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Rome, OH to Lorain, OH covers 144.8 miles and takes about 2h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 71, Jack Nicklaus Freeway, Avon Lake Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 84.3 miles on I 71. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.47 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

72.4 miles from Rome, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 2h 51m highway drive covering 144.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 71 and Jack Nicklaus Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 84.3 miles on I 71.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 71 is the longest continuous segment at about 84.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and Jack Nicklaus Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near US 40 / West Broad Street.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 144.8 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 0.3 miles (US 40 / West Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 40 / West Broad Street

Turn left onto US 40 / West Broad Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

1.6 mi into trip | ~3m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 270 North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 270 North

19.8 mi into trip | ~25m in

Take the exit toward I 71: Columbus, Cleveland

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 26 Toward I 71: Columbus, Cleveland

20.3 mi into trip | ~26m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 71 North: Cleveland

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 71 North: Cleveland

105.2 mi into trip | ~1h 58m in

Take the exit toward SR 83: Lodi, Wooster

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 204 Toward SR 83: Lodi, Wooster

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Rome, OH and Lorain, OH, road signs point toward Cleveland and Wooster.

Cleveland

19.8 mi in | ~25m

Wooster

105.2 mi in | ~1h 58m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 71	84.3 mi	1h 30m
Jack Nicklaus Freeway	17.5 mi	20m
Avon Lake Road	13.3 mi	15m
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway	6.6 mi	9m
Avon Belden Road	4.2 mi	4m
Grafton Road	3.8 mi	4m
Lorain Boulevard	2.9 mi	4m
East 28th Street	2.3 mi	3m

Longest stretch: I 71 — 84.3 mi, about 1h 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rome, OH and Lorain, OH.

Start on Pasadena Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · Pasadena Avenue

Turn left onto US 40

1.1 mi · 2 min · West Broad Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 16 sec

Toward I 270 South Use the right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward I 270 North Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 270

18 mi · 20 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 26 Toward I 71: Columbus, Cleveland Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 71 North: Cleveland Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 71

84 mi · 1 hr 30 min · I 71

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 39 sec

Exit 204 Toward SR 83: Lodi, Wooster Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto SR 83

2.1 mi · 3 min · Avon Lake Road

Use the left lane.

Continue on SR 83

0.9 mi · 1 min · Wooster Street

Continue on SR 83

0.5 mi · 1 min · Elyria Street

Continue on SR 83

8.9 mi · 10 min · Avon Lake Road

Enter roundabout onto SR 83

524 ft · 8 sec · Avon Lake Road

Continue on SR 83

2.2 mi · 2 min · Avon Lake Road

Continue on SR 83

2.5 mi · 2 min · Avon Belden Road

Enter roundabout onto SR 83; SR 303

78 ft · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road

Continue on SR 83; SR 303

229 ft · 3 sec · Avon Belden Road

Enter roundabout onto SR 57; SR 83

139 ft · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road

Continue on SR 57; SR 83

1.5 mi · 1 min · Avon Belden Road

Turn left onto SR 57

1.6 mi · 1 min · Grafton Road

Continue on SR 57

2.0 mi · 2 min · Main Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on SR 57

2.3 mi · 2 min · Grafton Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on SR 57

6.6 mi · 9 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto SR 57

2.9 mi · 4 min · Lorain Boulevard

Use the straight lane.

Continue on SR 57

1.5 mi · 2 min · Grove Avenue

Turn left onto SR 57

2.3 mi · 3 min · East 28th Street

Turn right onto SR 57

0.5 mi · 47 sec · Broadway

Turn left onto SR 611

0.8 mi · 1 min · West 21st Street

Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue

0.1 mi · 31 sec · Hamilton Avenue

Arrive at destination

Hamilton Avenue

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 72.4 miles from Rome, OH, or about 1h 22m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 84.3 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 80 miles or 1h 30m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 72.4 miles or 1h 22m 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 15m

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 Rome, 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 Rome, OH

This is one driving day of about 144.8 miles and 2h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Rome, 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 I 71 for about 84.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 72.4 mi from Rome, OH · 1h 22m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mansfield, OH

72 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

Mansfield, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mansfield, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 72.4 miles from Rome, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 84.3 miles.

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.

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...

24 mi from route ~60 min detour Free near mile 119.8

Caution: Vehicle Break-in and Theft Warning

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$22.47 one way

$44.95 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 51 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.38	$24.94	$49.88
premium	$4.91	$27.99	$55.97
diesel	$5.61	$31.97	$63.94

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 50.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	43.4	$15.20	$6.95
Efficient EV	36.2	$12.67	$5.79
EV Truck/SUV	57.9	$20.27	$9.27

Gas CO2

51 kg

EV CO2

17 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 hours ago

Origin

Rome, OH

Night in Rome on Tuesday

Local time

11:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

36°F

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Live forecast

Destination

Lorain, OH

Night in Lorain on Tuesday

Local time

11:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 12 mph 76% chance Live forecast

54°F

Mansfield, OH

72 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

25 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

2h 51m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Rome, OH to Lorain, OH covers 144.8 miles and takes about 2h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 71, Jack Nicklaus Freeway, Avon Lake 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 72.4 miles from Rome, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.47 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.