The drive from Rutland, OH to Lorain, OH covers 227.4 miles and takes about 4h 26m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 77, SR 7, US 250 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 97.9 miles on I 77.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.29 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
113.7 miles from Rutland, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 9m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 26m. Total distance: 227.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 26m highway drive covering 227.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 77 and SR 7. The longest continuous stretch is about 97.9 miles on I 77.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 44 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 77 is the longest continuous segment at about 97.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 77 and SR 7. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.4 miles in near SR 7.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 227.4 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 10.4 miles (SR 7): Lane positioning matters here; at 36.2 miles (US 50): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 145.5 miles (US 250): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 24 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
10.4 mi into trip|~14m in|SR 7
Turn left onto SR 7
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
36.2 mi into trip|~44m in|US 50
Keep slight left at fork onto US 50 toward US 50 East: Parkersburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 50 East: Parkersburg
8
145.5 mi into trip|~2h 43m in|US 250
Take the exit onto US 250 toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon
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 87
Toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon
6
200.4 mi into trip|~3h 49m in|SR 83 / Avon Lake Road
Enter roundabout onto SR 83 / Avon Lake Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
205.3 mi into trip|~3h 55m in|SR 57; SR 83 / Avon Belden Road
Enter roundabout onto SR 57; SR 83 / Avon Belden Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Rutland, OH and Lorain, OH, road signs point toward Beverly and Massillon.
Beverly
36 mi in|~44m|via US 50
Massillon
145.5 mi in|~2h 43m|via US 250
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 77
97.9 mi
1h 44m
SR 7
31.8 mi
38m
US 250
28.1 mi
32m
Avon Lake Road
13.8 mi
16m
Burbank Road
10.3 mi
11m
US 50
6.7 mi
8m
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
6.6 mi
9m
Corridor D
4.7 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
I 77
— 97.9 mi, about 1h 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rutland, OH and Lorain, OH.
1
Start on SR 124
0.9 mi·1 min·Main Street
2
Continue on SR 124
3.2 mi·4 min·OH State Route 124
3
At end of road, turn left onto SR 7; SR 124
5.8 mi·7 min·SR 7; SR 124
4
Take the exit onto SR 7
0.5 mi·1 min·SR 7
Toward SR 7 North: Belpre
5
Turn left onto SR 7
25 mi·28 min·SR 7
Use the straight lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 50; SR 7; SR 32
1.0 mi·1 min·US 50; SR 7; SR 32
7
Take the exit onto US 50
0.2 mi·22 sec·US 50
Toward US 50, SR 339: Parkersburg, Beverly
8
Keep slight left at fork onto US 50
6.5 mi·8 min·US 50
Toward US 50 East: ParkersburgUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 50
4.7 mi·5 min·Corridor D
10
Turn left
0.2 mi·23 sec
11
Merge onto I 77; WV 2
98 mi·1 hr 44 min·I 77; WV 2
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit onto US 250
0.3 mi·41 sec·US 250
Exit 87Toward US 250: Strasburg, MassillonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn left onto US 250
3.2 mi·3 min·South Wooster Avenue
14
Turn left onto US 250
22 mi·25 min·US 250
15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 250
5.7 mi·6 min·US 250
16
Continue on SR 83
1.2 mi·1 min·Burbank Road
17
Enter roundabout onto SR 83
115 ft·1 sec·Burbank Road
18
Continue on SR 83
0.2 mi·11 sec·Burbank Road
19
Enter roundabout
122 ft·1 sec
20
Continue
251 ft·3 sec
21
Turn straight onto SR 83
8.9 mi·10 min·Burbank Road
22
Continue on SR 83
0.4 mi·30 sec·N Front Street
23
Continue on SR 83
2.6 mi·4 min·Avon Lake Road
24
Continue on SR 83
0.9 mi·1 min·Wooster Street
25
Continue on SR 83
0.5 mi·1 min·Elyria Street
26
Continue on SR 83
8.9 mi·10 min·Avon Lake Road
27
Enter roundabout onto SR 83
524 ft·8 sec·Avon Lake Road
28
Continue on SR 83
2.2 mi·2 min·Avon Lake Road
29
Continue on SR 83
2.5 mi·2 min·Avon Belden Road
30
Enter roundabout onto SR 83; SR 303
78 ft·1 sec·Avon Belden Road
31
Continue on SR 83; SR 303
229 ft·3 sec·Avon Belden Road
32
Enter roundabout onto SR 57; SR 83
139 ft·1 sec·Avon Belden Road
33
Continue on SR 57; SR 83
1.5 mi·1 min·Avon Belden Road
34
Turn left onto SR 57
1.6 mi·1 min·Grafton Road
35
Continue on SR 57
2.0 mi·2 min·Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
36
Continue on SR 57
2.3 mi·2 min·Grafton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
37
Continue on SR 57
6.6 mi·9 min·John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
Use the left lane.
38
Turn right onto SR 57
2.9 mi·4 min·Lorain Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
39
Continue on SR 57
1.5 mi·2 min·Grove Avenue
40
Turn left onto SR 57
2.3 mi·3 min·East 28th Street
41
Turn right onto SR 57
0.5 mi·47 sec·Broadway
42
Turn left onto SR 611
0.8 mi·1 min·West 21st Street
43
Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue
0.1 mi·31 sec·Hamilton Avenue
44
Arrive at destination
Hamilton 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 113.7 miles from Rutland, OH, or about 2h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 97.9 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 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 113.7 miles or 2h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lorain, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Rutland, 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 Rutland, OH
This is one driving day of about 227.4 miles and 4h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Rutland, 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 77 for about 97.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 113.7 mi from Rutland, OH
· 2h 9m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
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
~59 min detour
Free
near mile 203.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.29 one way
$70.58 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg80 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$39.17
$78.34
premium
$4.91
$43.95
$87.90
diesel
$5.61
$50.21
$100.41
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 79.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
68.2
0
$23.88
$10.92
Efficient EV
56.9
0
$19.90
$9.10
EV Truck/SUV
91
1
$31.84
$14.55
Gas CO2
80 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 16, 2026
Origin
Rutland, OH
Evening
in Rutland on Thursday
Local time
5:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lorain, OH
Evening
in Lorain on Thursday
Local time
5:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
SW 13 to 16 mph74% chanceLive forecast
68°F
Mechanicsburg, PA
114 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
17 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
4h 26m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Rutland, OH to Lorain, OH covers 227.4 miles and takes about 4h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 77, SR 7, US 250. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 113.7 miles from Rutland, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.29 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 227.4 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 10.4 miles (SR 7): Lane positioning matters here; at 36.2 miles (US 50): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 145.5 miles (US 250): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Rutland, OH and Lorain, OH, road signs point toward Beverly and Massillon.
