Origin
Elyria, OH
Late night in Elyria on Tuesday
Local time
5:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elyria, OH to Lorain, OH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
9.4 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elyria, OH
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Lorain, OH
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick transition between Elyria and Lorain, Ohio, expect a straightforward 9.4-mile journey that typically takes about 16 minutes. This short hop is perfect for a one-day trip, as the minimal distance makes an overnight stay unnecessary. You will navigate entirely via local roads, including Lorain Boulevard, East 28th Street, and Grove Avenue, without any time spent on major highways. With a fuel budget of just $1, this is an incredibly economical route to navigate within the Midwest. It is a practical, no-fuss connection that allows you to reach your destination quickly without the complexity of long-distance planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lorain Boulevard | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| East 28th Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Grove Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| West 21st Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Lake Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Broadway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Kerstetter Way | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Hamilton Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Lorain Boulevard
— 3.5 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elyria, OH and Lorain, OH.
1
Start on Tremont Street
35 ft
·
8 sec
·
Tremont Street
2
Turn left onto Kerstetter Way
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Kerstetter Way
3
Turn right onto West Avenue
445 ft
·
15 sec
·
West Avenue
4
Continue on Lake Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Avenue
5
Turn right onto Lorain Boulevard
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Lorain Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on SR 57
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Grove Avenue
7
Turn left onto SR 57
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East 28th Street
8
Turn right onto SR 57
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Broadway
9
Turn left onto SR 611
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West 21st Street
10
Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Hamilton Avenue
11
Arrive at destination
Hamilton Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Kerstetter Way
Turn left onto Kerstetter Way
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Avenue
Turn right onto West Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Lorain Boulevard
Turn right onto Lorain Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
5.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
SR 57 / East 28th Street
Turn left onto SR 57 / East 28th Street
Navigation decision point
4
8.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
SR 611 / West 21st Street
Turn left onto SR 611 / West 21st Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.46 one way
$2.92 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $1.62 | $3.24 |
| premium | $4.91 | $1.82 | $3.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.08 | $4.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.99 | $0.45 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.82 | $0.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Late night in Lorain on Tuesday
Local time
5:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
15 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
16m 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 16-minute trek is a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a cruise-control interstate experience. Since the route features zero percent highway travel, you will spend the entire time maneuvering through city streets and local intersections. Your longest uninterrupted stretch lasts only 3.5 miles while on Lorain Boulevard, meaning you should be prepared for frequent stops and turns. The personality of this drive is strictly urban and functional, shifting between varied local roads as you make your way toward the destination. Expect a hands-on driving experience that requires you to stay alert through every change in direction.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.5 mi on Lorain Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Kerstetter Way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 16m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Kerstetter Way): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (West Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (Lorain Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
722 ft
608 ft
Total Climb
6 ft
Total Descent
121 ft
Highest Point
722 ft
Elevation Range
114 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 9.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.5 miles on Lorain Boulevard. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (Kerstetter Way): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (West Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (Lorain Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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