Trip from Sunbury, OH to Lorain, OH

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

2h 15m

Distance

112.4 mi

181 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min

4 AM

2h 6m ★

6 AM

2h 16m

8 AM

2h 34m

10 AM

2h 22m

12 PM

2h 20m

3 PM

2h 23m

5 PM

2h 33m

8 PM

2h 10m

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 Sunbury, OH to Lorain, OH covers 112.4 miles and takes about 2h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 71, Avon Lake Road, State Route 61 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 63.2 miles on I 71. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.44 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.

Midpoint

56.2 miles from Sunbury, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 15m. Total distance: 112.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (70%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 15m highway drive covering 112.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 71 and Avon Lake Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 63.2 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 30 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 63.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and Avon Lake Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 9.6 miles in near I 71.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 15m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 9.6 miles (I 71): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 72.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 73 miles (SR 83 / Avon Lake Road): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

9.6 mi into trip | ~13m in | I 71

Merge onto I 71

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

72.8 mi into trip | ~1h 21m 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

73 mi into trip | ~1h 22m in | SR 83 / Avon Lake Road

Turn left onto SR 83 / Avon Lake Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

85.4 mi into trip | ~1h 38m in | SR 83 / Avon Lake Road

Enter roundabout onto SR 83 / Avon Lake Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

90.3 mi into trip | ~1h 44m 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 Sunbury, OH and Lorain, OH, road signs point toward Cleveland and Wooster.

Cleveland

9.2 mi in | ~13m

Wooster

72.8 mi in | ~1h 21m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 71	63.2 mi	1h 7m
Avon Lake Road	13.3 mi	15m
State Route 61	8.8 mi	12m
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 — 63.2 mi, about 1h 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on SR 37

203 ft · 6 sec · Cherry Street

Turn right onto Columbus Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Columbus Street

Continue on SR 61

4.3 mi · 5 min · State Route 61

Enter roundabout onto SR 61

293 ft · 5 sec · State Route 61

Continue on SR 61

4.4 mi · 6 min · State Route 61

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 35 sec

Toward Cleveland

Merge onto I 71

63 mi · 1 hr 7 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.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 56.2 miles from Sunbury, OH, or about 1h 3m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 63.2 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 25 miles or 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 56.2 miles or 1h 3m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 46m

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 Sunbury, 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 Sunbury, OH

This is one driving day of about 112.4 miles and 2h 15m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Sunbury, OH.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on I 71 for about 63.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 56.2 mi from Sunbury, OH · 1h 3m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wooster, OH

56 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 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ashland, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 56.2 miles from Sunbury, 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 63.2 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 ~59 min detour Free near mile 89.1

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

$17.44 one way

$34.89 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 39 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.38	$19.36	$38.72
premium	$4.91	$21.72	$43.45
diesel	$5.61	$24.82	$49.63

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 39.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	33.7	$11.80	$5.40
Efficient EV	28.1	$9.83	$4.50
EV Truck/SUV	45	$15.74	$7.19

Gas CO2

39 kg

EV CO2

13 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 as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Sunbury, OH

Night in Sunbury on Thursday

Local time

9:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

SW 15 mph 56% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 16 at 3:16PM EDT until April 16 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 3:08PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

Destination

Lorain, OH

Night in Lorain on Thursday

Local time

9:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

16 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

2h 15m 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 Sunbury, OH to Lorain, OH covers 112.4 miles and takes about 2h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 71, Avon Lake Road, State Route 61. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 56.2 miles from Sunbury, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.44 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 is a straightforward 2h 15m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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

Yes. Nearby national parks include Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

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Trip from Sunbury, OH to Lorain, OH

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Lorain, OH

National Parks Near This Route

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Sunbury, OH

Lorain, OH

Same local time

16 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 15m on the road

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