Traveling from Lorain to Devola covers 166.2 miles through the heart of Ohio, a journey that typically takes about 3 hours and 17 minutes. Because this is a straightforward, mixed-drive route, it is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $25 on fuel for the trek, making it an affordable excursion within the Midwest. The path relies on a combination of I-77, Dover Road, and Avon Lake Road to navigate the state. Whether you are heading south for business or a change of scenery, this route offers a predictable and manageable timeline for your itinerary.
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
83.1 miles from Lorain, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 43m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 77
75.1 mi
1h 20m
Dover Road
13.8 mi
15m
Avon Lake Road
13.7 mi
16m
Burbank Road
10.4 mi
11m
US 250
9.6 mi
11m
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
6.6 mi
9m
Dix Expressway
5.9 mi
6m
Sandusky Drive Southwest
5.9 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
I 77
— 75.1 mi, about 1h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lorain, OH and Devola, OH.
1
Start on Hamilton Avenue
0.1 mi·37 sec·Hamilton Avenue
2
Turn left onto SR 611
0.8 mi·1 min·West 21st Street
3
Turn right onto SR 57
0.5 mi·47 sec·Broadway
4
Turn left onto SR 57
2.3 mi·3 min·East 28th Street
5
Turn right onto SR 57
1.5 mi·2 min·Grove Avenue
6
Continue on SR 57
2.9 mi·4 min·Lorain Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto SR 57; SR 113
6.6 mi·9 min·John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on SR 57
2.3 mi·2 min·Grafton Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on SR 57
2.0 mi·2 min·Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on SR 57
1.5 mi·1 min·Grafton Road
11
Turn right onto SR 57; SR 83
1.5 mi·1 min·Avon Belden Road
12
Enter roundabout onto SR 83; SR 303
86 ft·1 sec·Avon Belden Road
13
Continue on SR 83; SR 303
231 ft·3 sec·Avon Belden Road
14
Enter roundabout onto SR 83
129 ft·1 sec·Avon Belden Road
15
Continue on SR 83
2.5 mi·2 min·Avon Belden Road
16
Continue on SR 83
2.2 mi·2 min·Avon Lake Road
17
Enter roundabout onto SR 83
392 ft·6 sec·Avon Lake Road
18
Continue on SR 83
8.9 mi·10 min·Avon Lake Road
19
Continue on SR 83
0.5 mi·1 min·Elyria Street
20
Continue on SR 83
0.9 mi·1 min·Wooster Street
21
Continue on SR 83
2.6 mi·4 min·Avon Lake Road
22
Continue on SR 83
0.4 mi·30 sec·Front Street
23
Continue on SR 83
9.0 mi·10 min·Burbank Road
24
Enter roundabout onto SR 83
98 ft·1 sec·Burbank Road
25
Continue on SR 83
0.2 mi·11 sec·Burbank Road
26
Enter roundabout onto SR 83
134 ft·1 sec·Burbank Road
27
Continue on SR 83
1.2 mi·1 min·Burbank Road
28
Continue on SR 83
5.9 mi·6 min·Dix Expressway
29
Continue on SR 83
3.7 mi·4 min·Dover Road
30
Continue on US 250
1.6 mi·1 min·West Main Street
31
Continue on US 250
7.0 mi·7 min·Dover Road
32
Continue on US 250
0.4 mi·34 sec·West Main Street
33
Continue on US 250
3.1 mi·3 min·Dover Road
34
Continue on US 250
0.9 mi·1 min·Sandusky Drive Southwest
35
Continue on US 250
0.5 mi·37 sec·West Main Street
36
Continue on US 250
4.9 mi·5 min·Sandusky Drive Southwest
37
Turn right onto US 250
3.0 mi·3 min·US 250
38
Take the exit onto US 250
6.6 mi·7 min·US 250
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39
Keep slight left at fork onto I 77
75 mi·1 hr 20 min·I 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
40
Take the exit
0.2 mi·32 sec
Exit 6Toward SR 821: Marietta, Lower SalemUse the slight right lane.
41
Turn right onto SR 821
0.2 mi·20 sec·Cambridge Road
42
Turn right onto Arends-Ridge Road
1.0 mi·4 min·Arends-Ridge Road
43
At end of road, turn left onto SR 60
0.6 mi·52 sec·Main Street
44
Turn right onto Masonic Park Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Masonic Park Road
45
Arrive at destination
Masonic Park Road
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively quick drive, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. You only need to budget for one planned stop to keep your trip efficient, though you should keep an eye on your fuel gauge during the 75.1-mile stretch on I-77. If you prefer to avoid heavy traffic, try to time your departure to steer clear of peak commuting hours. Because the total duration is just over 3 hours, you can easily handle the entire distance in one go without feeling exhausted. Use the flexibility of this route to enjoy a relaxed pace, perhaps timing your single stop to coincide with a mid-morning coffee or a quick afternoon snack.
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 83.1 miles from Lorain, OH, or about 1h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.1 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 37 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 83.1 miles or 1h 43m 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 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Devola, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lorain, 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 Lorain, OH
This is one driving day of about 166.2 miles and 3h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from Lorain, 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 77 for about 75.1 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 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 22.2 and 163.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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22.2 mi into trip|~31m in|SR 83 / Avon Belden Road
Enter roundabout onto SR 83 / Avon Belden Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
26.9 mi into trip|~37m in|SR 83 / Avon Lake Road
Enter roundabout onto SR 83 / Avon Lake Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
81.7 mi into trip|~1h 42m in|US 250
Take the exit onto US 250
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
88.3 mi into trip|~1h 49m in|I 77
Keep slight left at fork onto I 77
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
163.4 mi into trip|~3h 10m in
Take the exit toward SR 821: Marietta, Lower Salem
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 6
Toward SR 821: Marietta, Lower Salem
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.79 one way
$51.59 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg58 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$28.63
$57.25
premium
$4.91
$32.12
$64.24
diesel
$5.61
$36.69
$73.39
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
49.9
0
$17.45
$7.98
Efficient EV
41.6
0
$14.54
$6.65
EV Truck/SUV
66.5
0
$23.27
$10.64
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
19 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.
Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026
Origin
Lorain, OH
Morning
in Lorain on Tuesday
Local time
8:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 7 to 14 mph46% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 10:41PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 10:37PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Destination
Devola, OH
Morning
in Devola on Tuesday
Local time
8:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
10 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
3h 17m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discov...
24 mi from route
~59 min detour
Free
near mile 22.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a varied experience behind the wheel, as this 166.2-mile trek is a true mixed-drive route. Roughly 59% of your time will be spent on highways, providing a nice balance between steady interstate cruising and the more localized feel of smaller roads. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch on I-77, which spans 75.1 miles and allows you to settle into a consistent rhythm. As you transition off the primary interstate onto Dover Road and Avon Lake Road, the character of the drive shifts from high-speed transit to the more winding, grounded pace of Ohio’s regional roadways. Keep your focus sharp as the road changes personality throughout the journey.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
45 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 75.1 mi on I 77.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 19 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 22.2 miles in near SR 83 / Avon Belden Road.
Driving Effort5/10
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 166.2 miles you will encounter 19 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 22.2 miles (SR 83 / Avon Belden Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 26.9 miles (SR 83 / Avon Lake Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 81.7 miles (US 250): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Lorain is a city of 64,000 people (2019) 30 miles west of Cleveland in Northeast Ohio. A former industrial center for shipbuilding, auto manufacturing, and steel, like other Rust Belt cities, the city faces population decline and urban decay.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 17m. Total distance: 166.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 75.1 miles on I 77. 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.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 22.2 miles (SR 83 / Avon Belden Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 26.9 miles (SR 83 / Avon Lake Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 81.7 miles (US 250): 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.
Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Devola, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
