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Trip from Buckeye Lake, OH to Lorain, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 54m
Distance
133.6 mi
215 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 43m
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6 AM
2h 54m
8 AM
3h 17m
10 AM
3h 2m
12 PM
3h 0m
3 PM
3h 3m
5 PM
3h 16m
8 PM
2h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Buckeye Lake, OH
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Lorain, OH
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Trip Overview
Buckeye Lake, OH to Lorain, OH is 133.6 miles and takes about 2h 54m via I 71 and Cassell Road, with a fuel budget near $21 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Midwest, traversing Ohio for its entirety. It's a mixed drive, offering a blend of highway speeds and local road navigation, making it a convenient option for a single-day trip. Consider this route if you're looking for a straightforward journey between these two Ohio locations, with a manageable distance and duration.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
66.8 miles from Buckeye Lake, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 31m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 71 | 34.9 mi | 37m |
| Cassell Road | 16 mi | 18m |
| Avon Lake Road | 13.3 mi | 15m |
| Mount Vernon Road | 12.5 mi | 17m |
| Newark Road | 10.1 mi | 15m |
| Hebron Road | 9.9 mi | 12m |
| John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway | 6.6 mi | 9m |
| Riverside Drive | 5.3 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 34.9 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buckeye Lake, OH and Lorain, OH.
1
Start on Union Avenue
138 ft
·
8 sec
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Union Avenue
2
Continue on Anchors Way
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
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Anchors Way
3
Turn right onto Park Street
442 ft
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25 sec
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Park Street
4
Continue on Lakeview Drive
0.4 mi
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1 min
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Lakeview Drive
5
Turn left onto Myers Avenue
0.3 mi
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1 min
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Myers Avenue
6
Turn right onto SR 79
9.9 mi
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12 min
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Hebron Road
7
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 79
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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SR 79
Toward Coshocton, 16 E, 79 N
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Toward SR 13: Hudson Ave, 4th Street
9
Turn left onto SR 13
12 mi
·
17 min
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Mount Vernon Road
10
Continue on SR 13
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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South Main Street
11
Continue on SR 13
10 mi
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15 min
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Newark Road
12
Continue on SR 13
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
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South Main Street
13
Turn right onto SR 13
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
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SR 13
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
14
Turn left onto SR 13
0.3 mi
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53 sec
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East Chestnut Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn right onto SR 13
1.4 mi
·
1 min
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North Sandusky Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on SR 13
16 mi
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18 min
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Cassell Road
17
Continue on SR 13; SR 97
5.3 mi
·
7 min
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Riverside Drive
Use the left lane.
18
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 169
Toward I 71 North: Cleveland
Use the left lane.
19
Merge onto I 71
35 mi
·
37 min
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I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 204
Toward SR 83: Lodi, Wooster
Use the slight right lane.
21
Turn left onto SR 83
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Avon Lake Road
Use the left lane.
22
Continue on SR 83
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Wooster Street
23
Continue on SR 83
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Elyria Street
24
Continue on SR 83
8.9 mi
·
10 min
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Avon Lake Road
25
Enter roundabout onto SR 83
524 ft
·
8 sec
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Avon Lake Road
26
Continue on SR 83
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Avon Lake Road
27
Continue on SR 83
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Avon Belden Road
28
Enter roundabout onto SR 83; SR 303
78 ft
·
1 sec
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Avon Belden Road
29
Continue on SR 83; SR 303
229 ft
·
3 sec
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Avon Belden Road
30
Enter roundabout onto SR 57; SR 83
139 ft
·
1 sec
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Avon Belden Road
31
Continue on SR 57; SR 83
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Avon Belden Road
32
Turn left onto SR 57
1.6 mi
·
1 min
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Grafton Road
33
Continue on SR 57
2.0 mi
·
2 min
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Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
34
Continue on SR 57
2.3 mi
·
2 min
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Grafton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
35
Continue on SR 57
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
Use the left lane.
36
Turn right onto SR 57
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Lorain Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
37
Continue on SR 57
1.5 mi
·
2 min
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Grove Avenue
38
Turn left onto SR 57
2.3 mi
·
3 min
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East 28th Street
39
Turn right onto SR 57
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
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Broadway
40
Turn left onto SR 611
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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West 21st Street
41
Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
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Hamilton Avenue
42
Arrive at destination
Hamilton Avenue
Trip Plan
With a drive time of under three hours, this route is perfect for a same-day trip, offering flexibility in your departure time. You can easily start in the morning and arrive with plenty of daylight remaining. The $21 fuel cost suggests one fill-up might be sufficient, but it's always wise to check your tank before leaving Buckeye Lake. Given the longest stretch is on I 71, plan your stops accordingly; perhaps a break before or after that segment would be most efficient. Keep an eye out for signs as you transition from the interstate to local roads like Cassell Road and Avon Lake Road.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 66.8 miles from Buckeye Lake, OH, or about 1h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.9 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 29 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.8 miles or 1h 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 20m
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 Buckeye Lake, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Buckeye Lake, OH
This is one driving day of about 133.6 miles and 2h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Buckeye Lake, 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 71 for about 34.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
67 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 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 66.8 miles from Buckeye Lake, 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.
Nearby Places
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
Rest Area
0.3 mi from route
Rest Area
0.3 mi from route
Rest Area
1.3 mi from route
Service Plaza
1.3 mi from route
Rest Area
1.4 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
1.6 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 235 decision points cluster between mile 10.9 and 94.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
10.9 mi into trip
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~15m in
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SR 79
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 79 toward Coshocton, 16 E, 79 N
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Coshocton, 16 E, 79 N
6
36 mi into trip
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~54m in
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SR 13 / East Chestnut Street
Turn left onto SR 13 / East Chestnut Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
36.2 mi into trip
|
~55m in
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SR 13 / North Sandusky Street
Turn right onto SR 13 / North Sandusky Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
58.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
Turn left toward I 71 North: Cleveland
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Exit 169
Toward I 71 North: Cleveland
8
94.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.73 one way
$41.47 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $23.01 | $46.02 |
| premium | $4.91 | $25.82 | $51.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.50 | $58.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.1 | 0 | $14.03 | $6.41 |
| Efficient EV | 33.4 | 0 | $11.69 | $5.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53.4 | 0 | $18.70 | $8.55 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (66% 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.
Origin
Buckeye Lake, OH
Late night in Buckeye Lake on Sunday
Local time
4:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lorain, OH
Late night in Lorain on Sunday
Local time
4:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
68°F
Mansfield, OH
67 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
11 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
2h 54m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a mixed drive with about 32% on highways, meaning you'll experience both faster-paced travel and more local road sections. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 34.9 miles on I 71, providing a good opportunity to cover ground efficiently. As you progress, the route transitions, incorporating roads like Cassell Road and Avon Lake Road, which will likely offer a different driving feel than the interstate. Be prepared for this variation as you move through different Ohio landscapes.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 42 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 34.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 23 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 10.9 miles in near SR 79.
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 133.6 miles you will encounter 23 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 10.9 miles (SR 79): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36 miles (SR 13 / East Chestnut Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 36.2 miles (SR 13 / North Sandusky Street): 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Buckeye Lake, OH and Lorain, OH, road signs point toward Coshocton and Wooster.
Coshocton
10.9 mi in
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~15m
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via SR 79
Wooster
94.1 mi in
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~2h
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 54m. Total distance: 133.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Buckeye Lake, OH to Lorain, OH covers 133.6 miles and takes about 2h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 71, Cassell Road, Avon Lake Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 66.8 miles from Buckeye Lake, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.73 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 133.6 miles you will encounter 23 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 10.9 miles (SR 79): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36 miles (SR 13 / East Chestnut Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 36.2 miles (SR 13 / North Sandusky Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Buckeye Lake, OH and Lorain, OH, road signs point toward Coshocton and Wooster.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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