Origin
Westlake, OH
Evening in Westlake on Thursday
Local time
5:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Westlake, OH to Lorain, OH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
30m
Distance
16.6 mi
27 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Westlake, OH
YIMING TANG
Lorain, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Westlake, OH to Lorain, OH covers 16.6 miles and takes about 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Colorado Avenue, Northwest Freeway, Detroit Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.5 miles on Colorado Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.58 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 16.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Westlake, OH to Lorain, OH covers 16.6 miles and takes about 30m, 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 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Colorado Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 5.5 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 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near CUY 58 / Dover Center Road.
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 16.6 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.9 miles (CUY 58 / Dover Center Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (SR 254 / Detroit Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
CUY 58 / Dover Center Road
Turn right onto CUY 58 / Dover Center Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
1.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
SR 254 / Detroit Road
Turn left onto SR 254 / Detroit Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
3.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the ramp toward I 90, SR 2 West: Toledo
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 90, SR 2 West: Toledo
6
8.7 mi into trip
|
~15m 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
8.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
SR 611 / Colorado Avenue
Turn right onto SR 611 / Colorado Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
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 Westlake, OH to Lorain, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Sheffield Village along the way.
Sheffield Village
8.7 mi in
|
~15m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Avenue | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| Northwest Freeway | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| Detroit Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Henderson Drive | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West 21st Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Dover Center Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Crocker Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Hilliard Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Colorado Avenue
— 5.5 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westlake, OH and Lorain, OH.
1
Start on Beechwood Drive
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Beechwood Drive
2
Turn left onto Elmwood Drive
395 ft
·
17 sec
·
Elmwood Drive
3
Continue on Chestnut Drive
520 ft
·
23 sec
·
Chestnut Drive
4
Continue on Sleepy Hollow Drive
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Sleepy Hollow Drive
5
Turn left onto Berkeley Drive
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Berkeley Drive
6
At end of road, turn left onto Hilliard Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Hilliard Boulevard
7
Turn right onto CUY 58
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Dover Center Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn left onto SR 254
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Detroit Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn right onto CR 118
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Crocker Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 90, SR 2 West: Toledo
11
Merge onto I 90; SR 2
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Northwest Freeway
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 151
Toward SR 611: Avon, Sheffield Village
13
Turn right onto SR 611
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Colorado Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn left onto SR 611
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Henderson Drive
15
Continue on SR 611
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West 21st Street
16
Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Hamilton Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
Hamilton Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.58 one way
$5.15 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $2.86 | $5.72 |
| premium | $4.91 | $3.21 | $6.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.67 | $7.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.80 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.45 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Evening in Lorain on Thursday
Local time
5:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
24 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
30m 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 Westlake, OH to Lorain, OH covers 16.6 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Colorado Avenue, Northwest Freeway, Detroit Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.3 miles from Westlake, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.58 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 16.6 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.9 miles (CUY 58 / Dover Center Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (SR 254 / Detroit Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Westlake, OH to Lorain, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Sheffield Village along the way.
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