Origin
Kent, OH
Morning in Kent on Tuesday
Local time
6:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kent, 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
1h 15m
Distance
56.4 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
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kent, OH
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Lorain, OH
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Trip Overview
This 56.4-mile drive from Kent to Lorain, Ohio, is a straightforward 1 hour and 15-minute journey. Designed as a single-day trip, it’s an easy excursion within the Midwest region. You'll primarily navigate on the Ohio Turnpike and the Akron Expressway, with Graham Road also playing a role. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $9, making it an economical option. The overall feel is a practical, highway-focused experience, perfect for a quick transition between locations without requiring an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio Turnpike | 34.4 mi | 36m |
| Akron Expressway | 6.3 mi | 7m |
| Graham Road | 4.1 mi | 9m |
| East 28th Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Lorain Boulevard | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Fairchild Avenue | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Grove Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| West 21st Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Ohio Turnpike
— 34.4 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kent, OH and Lorain, OH.
1
Start on East Main Street
77 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn right onto North Water Street
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
North Water Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto Fairchild Avenue
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Fairchild Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on Graham Road
4.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Graham Road
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward SR 8 North
6
Merge onto SR 8
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Akron Expressway
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 14B
Toward I 80, Ohio Turnpike: Toledo, Youngstown
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 80 West: Toledo
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 80
34 mi
·
36 min
·
Ohio Turnpike
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 145
Toward SR 57: Lorain, Elyria
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward SR 57 North: Lorain
12
Merge onto SR 57
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Lorain Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on SR 57
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Grove Avenue
14
Turn left onto SR 57
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East 28th Street
15
Turn right onto SR 57
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Broadway
16
Turn left onto SR 611
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West 21st Street
17
Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Hamilton Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
Hamilton Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.2 miles from Kent, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 48.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Water Street
Turn right onto North Water Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Fairchild Avenue
Turn left onto Fairchild Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
12.9 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward I 80, Ohio Turnpike: Toledo, Youngstown
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 14B
Toward I 80, Ohio Turnpike: Toledo, Youngstown
7
13.4 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 80 West: Toledo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 80 West: Toledo
8
48.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.75 one way
$17.51 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $9.71 | $19.43 |
| premium | $4.91 | $10.90 | $21.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.45 | $24.90 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.72
Ohio Turnpike
(34.4 mi)
$1.72
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
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.7 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 | 16.9 | 0 | $5.92 | $2.71 |
| Efficient EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.94 | $2.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.6 | 0 | $7.90 | $3.61 |
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.
Destination
Lorain, OH
Morning in Lorain on Tuesday
Local time
6:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
NW 6 mph
15% chance
Live forecast
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued April 16 at 10:31PM EDT until April 17 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:54AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
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
2 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 15m 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?
Expect a highway-focused profile for this trip, with 72% of the drive utilizing major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a substantial 34.4 miles on the Ohio Turnpike, offering a good opportunity to settle in. While largely on expressways, the inclusion of Graham Road might introduce some local road characteristics as you approach your destination. This route prioritizes efficiency over scenic detours, allowing for consistent speed for most of the journey.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.4 mi on Ohio Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ohio Turnpike and Akron Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Water Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.4 miles you will encounter 14 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: near the start (North Water Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (Fairchild Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Kent, OH and Lorain, OH, road signs point toward Ohio Turnpike: Toledo, Youngstown and Elyria.
Ohio Turnpike: Toledo
12.9 mi in
|
~22m
Youngstown
12.9 mi in
|
~22m
Elyria
48.2 mi in
|
~1h 1m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 56.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 34.4 miles on Ohio Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.72 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.
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: near the start (North Water Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (Fairchild Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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