Trip from Thompson, OH to Lorain, OH

Data updated 3 hours ago

Drive Time

1h 37m

Distance

74.5 mi

120 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min

4 AM

1h 31m ★

6 AM

1h 38m

8 AM

1h 53m

10 AM

1h 43m

12 PM

1h 42m

3 PM

1h 44m

5 PM

1h 52m

8 PM

1h 34m

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 Thompson, OH to Lorain, OH covers 74.5 miles and takes about 1h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 90, Lakeland Freeway, Colorado Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 43.1 miles on I 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.56 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.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

37.2 miles from Thompson, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 1h 37m highway drive covering 74.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 90 and Lakeland Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 43.1 miles on I 90.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 90 is the longest continuous segment at about 43.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and Lakeland Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.6 miles in near I 90.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 74.5 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 5.6 miles (I 90): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.4 miles (I 90 / Euclid Spur): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.8 miles (I 90 / Innerbelt): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

5.6 mi into trip | ~9m in | I 90

Merge onto I 90

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

29.4 mi into trip | ~35m in | I 90 / Euclid Spur

Keep slight right at fork onto I 90 / Euclid Spur toward Cleveland

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward Cleveland

43.8 mi into trip | ~53m in | I 90 / Innerbelt

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90 / Innerbelt

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane.

47.3 mi into trip | ~59m in | I 90

Keep slight right at fork onto I 90 toward I 90 East, I 71 South, SR 176 South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 90 East, I 71 South, SR 176 South

66.6 mi into trip | ~1h 23m 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

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Thompson, OH and Lorain, OH, road signs point toward Cleveland and Sheffield Village.

Cleveland

29.4 mi in | ~35m | via I 90

Sheffield Village

66.6 mi in | ~1h 23m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 90	43.1 mi	50m
Lakeland Freeway	8.8 mi	10m
Colorado Avenue	5.5 mi	9m
Madison Road	5 mi	7m
Euclid Spur	3.8 mi	4m
Innerbelt	3.5 mi	5m
Cleveland Memorial Shoreway	1.9 mi	2m
Henderson Drive	1.2 mi	2m

Longest stretch: I 90 — 43.1 mi, about 50m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on SR 528

31 ft · 0 sec · Thompson Road

Continue on SR 528

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Madison Road

Continue on SR 528

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Madison Road

Turn left onto SR 528

33 ft · 0 sec · Thompson Road

Turn right onto SR 528

4.8 mi · 7 min · Madison Road

Continue on SR 528

0.2 mi · 34 sec · River Street

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Merge onto I 90

23 mi · 25 min · I 90

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 90

1.3 mi · 1 min · I 90

Keep slight right at fork onto I 90

3.8 mi · 4 min · Euclid Spur

Toward Cleveland Use the straight lane.

Merge onto I 90; SR 2

8.8 mi · 10 min · Lakeland Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 90; SR 2

1.9 mi · 2 min · Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90

1.9 mi · 3 min · Innerbelt

Use the slight left lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90

1.7 mi · 2 min · Innerbelt

Keep slight right at fork onto I 90

19 mi · 23 min · I 90

Toward I 90 East, I 71 South, SR 176 South Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 33 sec

Exit 151 Toward SR 611: Avon, Sheffield Village

Turn right onto SR 611

5.5 mi · 9 min · Colorado Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto SR 611

1.2 mi · 2 min · Henderson Drive

Continue on 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 37.2 miles from Thompson, OH, or about 45m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 43.1 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 74.5 miles or 1h 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 37.2 miles or 45m 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 19m

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 Thompson, 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 Thompson, OH

This is one driving day of about 74.5 miles and 1h 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Thompson, OH.

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

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on I 90 for about 43.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 37.2 mi from Thompson, OH · 45m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Farrell, PA

37 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

Lakewood, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 74.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Farrell, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 37.2 miles from Thompson, 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.

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...

17 mi from route ~42 min detour Free near mile 48.8

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

$11.56 one way

$23.12 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.38	$12.83	$25.66
premium	$4.91	$14.40	$28.80
diesel	$5.61	$16.45	$32.90

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	22.3	$7.82	$3.58
Efficient EV	18.6	$6.52	$2.98
EV Truck/SUV	29.8	$10.43	$4.77

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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 hours ago

Origin

Thompson, OH

Night in Thompson on Tuesday

Local time

10:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lorain, OH

Night in Lorain on Tuesday

Local time

10:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

77°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 13 mph 9% chance 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

25 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 37m 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 Thompson, OH to Lorain, OH covers 74.5 miles and takes about 1h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 90, Lakeland Freeway, Colorado Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 37.2 miles from Thompson, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.56 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.

Between Thompson, OH and Lorain, OH, road signs point toward Cleveland and Sheffield Village.

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Trip from Thompson, OH to Lorain, OH

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

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

Thompson, OH

Lorain, OH

Same local time

25 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 37m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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