Origin
Swan Creek, OH
Morning in Swan Creek on Wednesday
Local time
6:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Swan Creek, OH to Lorain, OH
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
5h 6m
Distance
258.1 mi
415 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 53m
★
6 AM
5h 7m
8 AM
5h 34m
10 AM
5h 16m
12 PM
5h 13m
3 PM
5h 17m
5 PM
5h 32m
8 PM
4h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Swan Creek, OH
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Lorain, OH
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Trip Overview
This 258.1-mile drive from Swan Creek, OH to Lorain, OH is best tackled in a single day, taking approximately 5 hours and 6 minutes to complete. You'll primarily be on Interstate 77, U.S. 250, and State Route 7, with about 70% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $40. This route offers a straightforward, highway-focused experience across the Midwest, making it a convenient option for a day trip without the need for an overnight stop.
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
129.1 miles from Swan Creek, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 33m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this 258.1-mile journey, with 70% of the route utilizing faster roads. You'll encounter a significant stretch of 97.9 miles on I 77, which will likely be your longest uninterrupted driving segment. While predominantly on major roadways, the mix of I 77, US 250, and SR 7 may offer some variation in scenery and traffic patterns as you progress through Ohio. This profile suggests a generally efficient drive with limited local road detours.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 47 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 US 250. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 41.2 miles in near SR 7.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 258.1 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 41.2 miles (SR 7): Lane positioning matters here; at 66.9 miles (US 50): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 176.2 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 25 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
41.2 mi into trip
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~54m in
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SR 7
Turn left onto SR 7
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
66.9 mi into trip
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~1h 24m in
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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
176.2 mi into trip
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~3h 23m in
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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
231.1 mi into trip
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~4h 29m in
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SR 83 / Avon Lake Road
Enter roundabout onto SR 83 / Avon Lake Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
236 mi into trip
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~4h 35m in
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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 Swan Creek, OH and Lorain, OH, road signs point toward Beverly and Massillon.
Beverly
66.7 mi in
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~1h 24m
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via US 50
Massillon
176.2 mi in
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~3h 23m
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via US 250
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 77 | 97.9 mi | 1h 44m |
| US 250 | 28.1 mi | 32m |
| SR 7 | 26.1 mi | 31m |
| Eastern Avenue | 22.8 mi | 27m |
| State Route 7 South | 15.4 mi | 21m |
| Avon Lake Road | 13.8 mi | 16m |
| Burbank Road | 10.3 mi | 11m |
| US 50 | 6.7 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
I 77
— 97.9 mi, about 1h 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Swan Creek, OH and Lorain, OH.
1
Start on SR 7
15 mi
·
21 min
·
State Route 7 South
2
Continue on SR 7
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Garfield Avenue
3
Continue on SR 7
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Vine Street
4
Turn left onto SR 7
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
2nd Avenue
5
Turn right onto SR 7
229 ft
·
4 sec
·
Sycamore Street
6
Continue on SR 7
23 mi
·
27 min
·
Eastern Avenue
7
Take the exit onto SR 7
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 7
Toward SR 7 North: Belpre
8
Turn left onto SR 7
25 mi
·
28 min
·
SR 7
Use the straight lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 50; SR 7; SR 32
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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US 50; SR 7; SR 32
10
Take the exit onto US 50
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
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US 50
Toward US 50, SR 339: Parkersburg, Beverly
11
Keep slight left at fork onto US 50
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
US 50
Toward US 50 East: Parkersburg
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 50
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Corridor D
13
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
14
Merge onto I 77; WV 2
98 mi
·
1 hr 44 min
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I 77; WV 2
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit onto US 250
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
US 250
Exit 87
Toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn left onto US 250
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Wooster Avenue
17
Turn left onto US 250
22 mi
·
25 min
·
US 250
18
Keep slight right at fork onto US 250
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
US 250
19
Continue on SR 83
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Burbank Road
20
Enter roundabout onto SR 83
115 ft
·
1 sec
·
Burbank Road
21
Continue on SR 83
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
·
Burbank Road
22
Enter roundabout
122 ft
·
1 sec
23
Continue
251 ft
·
3 sec
24
Turn straight onto SR 83
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Burbank Road
25
Continue on SR 83
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
N Front Street
26
Continue on SR 83
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Avon Lake Road
27
Continue on SR 83
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Wooster Street
28
Continue on SR 83
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Elyria Street
29
Continue on SR 83
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Avon Lake Road
30
Enter roundabout onto SR 83
524 ft
·
8 sec
·
Avon Lake Road
31
Continue on SR 83
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Avon Lake Road
32
Continue on SR 83
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Avon Belden Road
33
Enter roundabout onto SR 83; SR 303
78 ft
·
1 sec
·
Avon Belden Road
34
Continue on SR 83; SR 303
229 ft
·
3 sec
·
Avon Belden Road
35
Enter roundabout onto SR 57; SR 83
139 ft
·
1 sec
·
Avon Belden Road
36
Continue on SR 57; SR 83
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Avon Belden Road
37
Turn left onto SR 57
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Grafton Road
38
Continue on SR 57
2.0 mi
·
2 min
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Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
39
Continue on SR 57
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Grafton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
40
Continue on SR 57
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
Use the left lane.
41
Turn right onto SR 57
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Lorain Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
42
Continue on SR 57
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Grove Avenue
43
Turn left onto SR 57
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East 28th Street
44
Turn right onto SR 57
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Broadway
45
Turn left onto SR 611
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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West 21st Street
46
Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Hamilton Avenue
47
Arrive at destination
Hamilton Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 5-hour duration, starting your 258.1-mile trip from Swan Creek in the morning will allow you to reach Lorain with plenty of daylight. Plan for one stop to break up the drive, perhaps around the halfway point or after your longest stretch on I 77. With a fuel cost estimate of $40, ensure your tank is full before departing to avoid unnecessary stops. Since this route is manageable in a single day, you have flexibility in your departure time and pacing, but be mindful of potential traffic entering Lorain.
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 129.1 miles from Swan Creek, OH, or about 2h 33m 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 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 129.1 miles or 2h 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 4m
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 Swan Creek, 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 Swan Creek, OH
This is one driving day of about 258.1 miles and 5h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Swan Creek, 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 129.1 mi from Swan Creek, OH · 2h 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
129 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 129.1 miles from Swan Creek, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 77 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 97.9 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$40.06 one way
$80.11 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
90 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $44.46 | $88.91 |
| premium | $4.91 | $49.88 | $99.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $56.99 | $113.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 90.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 77.4 | 0 | $27.10 | $12.39 |
| Efficient EV | 64.5 | 0 | $22.58 | $10.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 103.2 | 1 | $36.13 | $16.52 |
Gas CO2
90 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Lorain, OH
Morning in Lorain on Wednesday
Local time
6:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
68°F
Mechanicsburg, PA
129 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
20 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
5h 6m 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 Swan Creek, OH to Lorain, OH covers 258.1 miles and takes about 5h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 77, US 250, SR 7. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 129.1 miles from Swan Creek, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $40.06 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 25 significant decision points across 258.1 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 41.2 miles (SR 7): Lane positioning matters here; at 66.9 miles (US 50): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 176.2 miles (US 250): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Swan Creek, OH and Lorain, OH, road signs point toward Beverly and Massillon.
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