This 215.2-mile drive from Landen, OH to Lorain, OH will take approximately 3 hours and 43 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $32, this trip is easily manageable as a single-day excursion. The route primarily utilizes local roads, including Western Row Road and SR 123, before connecting to I-71 North. Expect a rather turn-heavy experience as you navigate through the Midwest region of Ohio. Given its duration and the nature of the roads, it's a straightforward drive that doesn't necessitate an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
112.1 miles from Landen, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 13m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 71
173.6 mi
3h 9m
Avon Lake Road
13.3 mi
15m
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
6.6 mi
9m
SR 350
4.3 mi
8m
Avon Belden Road
4.2 mi
4m
Grafton Road
3.8 mi
4m
Lorain Boulevard
2.9 mi
4m
East 28th Street
2.3 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 173.6 mi, about 3h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Landen, OH and Lorain, OH.
1
Start on Columbia Road
2.0 mi·3 min·Columbia Road
Use the left lane.
2
Turn left onto Western Row Road
0.3 mi·43 sec·Western Row Road
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 71 North: ColumbusUse the right lane.
4
Merge onto I 71
8.3 mi·9 min·I 71
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 32Toward SR 123: Morrow, LebanonUse the slight right lane.
6
Turn right onto SR 123
515 ft·12 sec·SR 123
7
Turn left onto SR 350
4.3 mi·8 min·SR 350
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn left onto C-45
1.9 mi·4 min·Middleboro Road
9
At end of road, turn left onto SR 350 Truck; C-7
336 ft·10 sec·Wilmington Road
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward I 71 North: Columbus
11
Merge onto I 71
69 mi·1 hr 14 min·I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit onto I 71
0.4 mi·45 sec·I 71
Toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, WheelingUse the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 70; I 71
1.3 mi·1 min·South Innerbelt
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 71
1.0 mi·1 min·I 71
Exit 101AToward I 71 North: ClevelandUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 71
95 mi·1 hr 43 min·I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi·39 sec
Exit 204Toward SR 83: Lodi, WoosterUse the slight right lane.
17
Turn left onto SR 83
2.1 mi·3 min·Avon Lake Road
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on SR 83
0.9 mi·1 min·Wooster Street
19
Continue on SR 83
0.5 mi·1 min·Elyria Street
20
Continue on SR 83
8.9 mi·10 min·Avon Lake Road
21
Enter roundabout onto SR 83
524 ft·8 sec·Avon Lake Road
22
Continue on SR 83
2.2 mi·2 min·Avon Lake Road
23
Continue on SR 83
2.5 mi·2 min·Avon Belden Road
24
Enter roundabout onto SR 83; SR 303
78 ft·1 sec·Avon Belden Road
25
Continue on SR 83; SR 303
229 ft·3 sec·Avon Belden Road
26
Enter roundabout onto SR 57; SR 83
139 ft·1 sec·Avon Belden Road
27
Continue on SR 57; SR 83
1.5 mi·1 min·Avon Belden Road
28
Turn left onto SR 57
1.6 mi·1 min·Grafton Road
29
Continue on SR 57
2.0 mi·2 min·Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
30
Continue on SR 57
2.3 mi·2 min·Grafton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
31
Continue on SR 57
6.6 mi·9 min·John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
Use the left lane.
32
Turn right onto SR 57
2.9 mi·4 min·Lorain Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
33
Continue on SR 57
1.5 mi·2 min·Grove Avenue
34
Turn left onto SR 57
2.3 mi·3 min·East 28th Street
35
Turn right onto SR 57
0.5 mi·47 sec·Broadway
36
Turn left onto SR 611
0.8 mi·1 min·West 21st Street
37
Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue
0.1 mi·31 sec·Hamilton Avenue
38
Arrive at destination
Hamilton Avenue
Trip Plan
For this 3-hour and 43-minute drive covering 215.2 miles, departing in the morning is recommended to avoid potential afternoon traffic, especially on the local roads. With only one stop suggested and a fuel cost around $32, pacing yourself should be easy. Keep an eye out for the transitions between Western Row Road, SR 123, and I-71 North, as these are key points in the route. Since this is a single-day trip, you have flexibility in when you stop for breaks or fuel. A good tip is to be extra mindful of speed limit changes when moving from one road segment to another.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 112.1 miles from Landen, OH, or about 2h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 173.6 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 49 miles or 1h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 112.1 miles or 2h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 31m
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 Landen, 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 Landen, OH
This is one driving day of about 224.2 miles and 4h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Landen, 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 173.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 25
5 decision points cluster between mile 11.1 and 184.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
11.1 mi into trip|~15m in
Take the exit toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon
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 32
Toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon
6
17.8 mi into trip|~29m in
Take the ramp toward I 71 North: Columbus
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward I 71 North: Columbus
7
87 mi into trip|~1h 45m in|I 71
Take the exit onto I 71 toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeli...
8
88.7 mi into trip|~1h 47m in|I 71
Keep slight right at fork onto I 71 toward I 71 North: Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 101A
Toward I 71 North: Cleveland
8
184.6 mi into trip|~3h 32m 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
$34.80 one way
$69.59 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg78 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$38.62
$77.23
premium
$4.91
$43.33
$86.66
diesel
$5.61
$49.50
$99.00
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
67.3
0
$23.54
$10.76
Efficient EV
56.1
0
$19.62
$8.97
EV Truck/SUV
89.7
1
$31.39
$14.35
Gas CO2
78 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 17, 2026
Origin
Landen, OH
Afternoon
in Landen on Sunday
Local time
3:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lorain, OH
Afternoon
in Lorain on Sunday
Local time
3:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
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
4h 26m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be making frequent turns and navigating local traffic for much of the journey. With a highway share of 0%, you won't encounter any significant interstate driving; instead, you'll be on surface streets and state routes like SR 123. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not specified, but the 'turn-heavy' profile suggests a constantly engaging driving experience rather than long, monotonous stretches. You'll likely find yourself adjusting speed and direction often as you make your way through towns and rural areas.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
38 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 173.6 mi on I 71.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and Avon Lake Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.1 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 224.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.8 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 87 miles (I 71): 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.
Between Landen, OH and Lorain, OH, road signs point toward Wheeling and Wooster.
Wheeling
87 mi in|~1h 45m|via I 71
Wooster
184.6 mi in|~3h 32m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 26m. Total distance: 224.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 173.6 miles on I 71. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 11.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.8 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 87 miles (I 71): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Lorain, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
