Origin
South Canal, OH
Late night in South Canal on Saturday
Local time
5:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Canal, 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
1h 23m
Distance
75.6 mi
122 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Canal, OH
Shuaizhi Tian
Lorain, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from South Canal, OH to Lorain, OH covers 75.6 miles and takes about 1h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Canal Street, West Broad Street, Ridge Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.73 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 75.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 23m drive with frequent turns across 75.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Canal 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from South Canal, OH to Lorain, OH is easy. At 1h 23m 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 South Canal, OH to Lorain, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Canal Street | — | — |
| West Broad Street | — | — |
| Ridge Road | — | — |
| Miller Avenue | — | — |
| State Route 534 | — | — |
| Ohio Turnpike | — | — |
| SR 57 | — | — |
| SR 57 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Canal Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Canal, OH and Lorain, OH.
1
Start on Niles Avenue
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Niles Avenue
2
Turn left onto South Canal Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Canal Street
3
Turn left onto West Broad Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
West Broad Street
4
Turn right onto Ridge Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Ridge Road
5
Continue on Miller Avenue
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Miller Avenue
6
Continue on State Route 534
459 ft
·
9 sec
·
State Route 534
7
Turn right
1.2 mi
·
1 min
8
Take the exit straight
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
9
Keep slight right
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
10
Keep slight left
0.5 mi
·
1 min
11
Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
22 mi
·
23 min
·
Ohio Turnpike
12
Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike
42 mi
·
44 min
·
Ohio Turnpike
13
Take the exit slight right toward SR 57: Lorain, Elyria
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 57: Lorain, Elyria
14
Keep slight right to continue on SR 57 North: Lorain
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
SR 57 North: Lorain
15
Merge slight left onto Lorain Boulevard
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Lorain Boulevard
16
Continue on Grove Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Grove Avenue
17
Turn left onto East 28th Street
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East 28th Street
18
Turn right onto Broadway
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Broadway
19
Turn left onto West 21st Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West 21st Street
20
Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Hamilton Avenue
21
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.8 mi from South Canal, OH · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.8 miles from South Canal, 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
$11.73 one way
$23.47 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $13.02 | $26.04 |
| premium | $4.91 | $14.61 | $29.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.69 | $33.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.7 | 0 | $7.94 | $3.63 |
| Efficient EV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.61 | $3.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.2 | 0 | $10.58 | $4.84 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
5:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Macedonia, OH
38 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
1h 23m 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 South Canal, OH to Lorain, OH covers 75.6 miles and takes about 1h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Canal Street, West Broad Street, Ridge Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.8 miles from South Canal, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.73 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.
The drive from South Canal, OH to Lorain, OH is easy. At 1h 23m 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 South Canal, OH to Lorain, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from South Canal, OH to Lorain, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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