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Trip from Aurora, OH to Lorain, OH

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 10m

Distance

56.6 mi

91 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 5m ★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Aurora, OH, OH

Aurora, OH

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Downtown Lorain, OH, OH

Lorain, OH

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 56.6-mile drive from Aurora, OH to Lorain, OH takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes, making it an easy day trip within the Midwest region. The route is primarily highway-focused, with a 77% highway share, and is best completed in a single day. With an estimated fuel cost of $9, this trip is quite budget-friendly. You'll mostly be on major roads like the Ohio Turnpike and North Chillicothe Road, with the longest stretch covering 41.3 miles on the Ohio Turnpike. This journey is perfect for a quick hop between locations without needing an overnight stay.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Ohio Turnpike 41.3 mi 44m
North Chillicothe Road 2.9 mi 4m
East 28th Street 2.3 mi 3m
Lorain Boulevard 2.1 mi 3m
State Route 43 2.1 mi 3m
Grove Avenue 1.5 mi 2m
Cleveland East Liverpool Road 1 mi 1m
West 21st Street 0.8 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Ohio Turnpike — 41.3 mi, about 44m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on SR 306

2.9 mi · 4 min · North Chillicothe Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
2

Continue on SR 43

2.1 mi · 3 min · State Route 43
3

Turn right onto Market Square Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · Market Square Drive
4

Turn right onto SR 14

1.0 mi · 1 min · Cleveland East Liverpool Road
Use the straight lane.
5

Continue on SR 14

121 ft · 1 sec · SR 14
6

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 42 sec
Toward US 80, Ohio Turnpike: Youngstown, Toledo
7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 43 sec
Toward I 80 West: Toledo Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8

Merge onto I 80

41 mi · 44 min · Ohio Turnpike
9

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 145 Toward SR 57: Lorain, Elyria Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward SR 57 North: Lorain
11

Merge onto SR 57

2.1 mi · 3 min · Lorain Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
12

Continue on SR 57

1.5 mi · 2 min · Grove Avenue
13

Turn left onto SR 57

2.3 mi · 3 min · East 28th Street
14

Turn right onto SR 57

0.5 mi · 47 sec · Broadway
15

Turn left onto 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

Where to Stop

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

city in Summit County, Ohio, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Macedonia, OH

28 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

Twinsburg, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Middleburg Heights, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 28.3 miles from Aurora, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 5.4 and 49 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
5.4 mi into trip | ~8m in | SR 14 / Cleveland East Liverpool Road

Turn right onto SR 14 / Cleveland East Liverpool Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
6.4 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the ramp toward US 80, Ohio Turnpike: Youngstown, Toledo

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 80, Ohio Turnpike: Youngstown, Toledo
6
6.7 mi into trip | ~11m in

Take the exit toward I 80 West: Toledo

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 80 West: Toledo
8
48.4 mi into trip | ~56m in

Take the exit toward SR 57: Lorain, Elyria

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 145 Toward SR 57: Lorain, Elyria
5
49 mi into trip | ~57m in

Keep slight right at fork toward SR 57 North: Lorain

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward SR 57 North: Lorain

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.78 one way

$17.57 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $9.75 $19.50
premium $4.91 $10.94 $21.88
diesel $5.61 $12.50 $24.99

Estimated Tolls: $2.07

Ohio Turnpike (41.3 mi) $2.07

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Tolls

$2

Total

$11

Estimated CO2 emission: 19.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 17 0 $5.94 $2.72
Efficient EV 14.2 0 $4.95 $2.26
EV Truck/SUV 22.6 0 $7.92 $3.62

Gas CO2

20 kg

EV CO2

7 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 as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Aurora, OH

Morning in Aurora on Tuesday

Local time

6:39 AM

EDT

Current temp

79°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 14 mph 30% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 14 at 1:19PM EDT until April 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 14 at 1:15PM EDT until April 16 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

Destination

Lorain, OH

Morning in Lorain on Tuesday

Local time

6:39 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

67°F

Macedonia, OH

28 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

30 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

1h 10m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive has a decidedly highway-focused profile, with 77% of the journey utilizing high-speed roads. Expect a good portion of your time to be spent on the Ohio Turnpike, including a significant uninterrupted stretch of 41.3 miles. You'll also navigate sections of North Chillicothe Road and East 28th Street, which may offer a slight change of pace from the turnpike. Overall, the character is geared towards efficient travel rather than leisurely sightseeing, allowing you to cover ground quickly.

77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 41.3 mi on Ohio Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ohio Turnpike and North Chillicothe Road. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.4 miles in near SR 14 / Cleveland East Liverpool Road.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 56.6 miles you will encounter 13 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 5.4 miles (SR 14 / Cleveland East Liverpool Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Aurora, OH and Lorain, OH, road signs point toward Ohio Turnpike: Youngstown, Toledo and Elyria.

Ohio Turnpike: Youngstown

6.4 mi in | ~10m

Toledo

6.4 mi in | ~10m

Elyria

48.4 mi in | ~56m

About the Cities

Starting in Aurora, OH

Full guide →

Aurora is a city of 16,000 people (2019) in Portage County. It is a suburb of Akron, Ohio. Its downtown area is a National Historic Place, with 21 contributing buildings in styles that include Mid-19th Century Revival, Late Victorian, and Federal.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 56.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 41.3 miles on Ohio Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $2.07 in tolls one way, starting with Ohio Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

Yes — we found about 3 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Lorain, OH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 5.4 miles (SR 14 / Cleveland East Liverpool Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Cuyahoga Valley National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lorain, OH before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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