Origin
Shaker Heights, OH
Late night in Shaker Heights on Saturday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shaker Heights, OH to Lorain, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
35.5 mi
57 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shaker Heights, OH
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Lorain, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Shaker Heights, OH to Lorain, OH covers 35.5 miles and takes about 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Northwest Freeway, Colorado Avenue, Troy Lee James Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.6 miles on Northwest Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.51 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 35.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Shaker Heights, OH to Lorain, OH covers 35.5 miles and takes about 56m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Northwest Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 18.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.9 miles in near SR 10 / Opportunity Corridor.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 35.5 miles you will encounter 8 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 4.9 miles (SR 10 / Opportunity Corridor): Lane positioning matters here; at 9 miles (I 90 / Northwest Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
4.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
SR 10 / Opportunity Corridor
Turn left onto SR 10 / Opportunity Corridor
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
I 90 / Northwest Freeway
Merge onto I 90 / Northwest Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
27.6 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward SR 611: Avon, Sheffield Village
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 151
Toward SR 611: Avon, Sheffield Village
5
27.9 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
SR 611 / Colorado Avenue
Turn right onto SR 611 / Colorado Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
33.3 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
SR 611 / Henderson Drive
Turn left onto SR 611 / Henderson Drive
Navigation decision point
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 Shaker Heights, OH to Lorain, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Sheffield Village along the way.
Sheffield Village
27.6 mi in
|
~41m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Freeway | 18.6 mi | 22m |
| Colorado Avenue | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| Troy Lee James Highway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| South Woodland Road | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Shaker Boulevard | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Opportunity Corridor | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Henderson Drive | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West 21st Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Northwest Freeway
— 18.6 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shaker Heights, OH and Lorain, OH.
1
Start on CR 21
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
South Woodland Road
2
Turn right onto Van Aken Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Van Aken Boulevard
3
Turn slight left onto SR 87
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Shaker Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Turn right onto SR 87
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Buckeye Road
5
Turn left onto SR 10
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Opportunity Corridor
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on I 490; SR 10
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Troy Lee James Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 90
19 mi
·
22 min
·
Northwest Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 151
Toward SR 611: Avon, Sheffield Village
9
Turn right onto SR 611
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Colorado Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto SR 611
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Henderson Drive
11
Continue on SR 611
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West 21st Street
12
Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Hamilton Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
Hamilton Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.8 mi from Shaker Heights, OH · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.8 miles from Shaker Heights, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lorain, OH
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Lorain, OH if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.51 one way
$11.02 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $6.11 | $12.23 |
| premium | $4.91 | $6.86 | $13.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.84 | $15.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.73 | $1.70 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.97 | $2.27 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Lorain, OH
Late night in Lorain on Saturday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Lakewood, OH
18 mi in
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
12 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
56m 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 Shaker Heights, OH to Lorain, OH covers 35.5 miles and takes about 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Northwest Freeway, Colorado Avenue, Troy Lee James Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.8 miles from Shaker Heights, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.51 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 35.5 miles you will encounter 8 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 4.9 miles (SR 10 / Opportunity Corridor): Lane positioning matters here; at 9 miles (I 90 / Northwest Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Shaker Heights, OH to Lorain, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Sheffield Village along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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