Spanning 223.2 miles across Ohio, this drive between Lorain and Goshen typically takes about 4 hours and 28 minutes to complete. Because the duration is manageable in a single session, you can easily tackle this as a one-day trip without needing an overnight stop. Budgeting approximately $33 for fuel will cover your transit across the Midwest landscape. The route relies heavily on major thoroughfares, making it a straightforward journey for those prioritizing efficiency over backroad exploration. Whether you are heading south for business or a visit, the simplicity of this trip makes it a reliable choice for your travel calendar.
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
111.6 miles from Lorain, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 11m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 71
158.4 mi
2h 52m
Avon Lake Road
13.1 mi
15m
US 22
10 mi
14m
SR 132
6.7 mi
11m
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
6.6 mi
9m
Avon Belden Road
4.2 mi
4m
Grafton Road
3.8 mi
4m
SR 380
3.5 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 158.4 mi, about 2h 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lorain, OH and Goshen, OH.
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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
2.0 mi·2 min·Avon Lake Road
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi·22 sec
Toward I 71 South: Columbus
23
Merge onto I 71
96 mi·1 hr 45 min·I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Keep slight right at fork onto I 71
62 mi·1 hr 7 min·I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.3 mi·48 sec
Exit 45Toward SR 73: Waynesville
26
Turn left onto SR 73
0.4 mi·43 sec·SR 73
27
Turn right onto SR 380
3.5 mi·6 min·SR 380
28
Turn right onto US 22; SR 3
10.0 mi·14 min·US 22; SR 3
29
Turn left onto SR 123
3.0 mi·5 min·SR 123
30
Turn right onto SR 132
6.7 mi·11 min·SR 132
31
Continue on SR 28; SR 132
1.1 mi·1 min·SR 28; SR 132
32
Continue on SR 28; SR 132
172 ft·6 sec·SR 28; SR 132
33
Turn right onto Goshen Road
516 ft·16 sec·Goshen Road
34
Turn right onto Mulberry Street
110 ft·4 sec·Mulberry Street
35
Arrive at destination
Mulberry Street
Trip Plan
To keep your travel smooth, plan for at least one dedicated stop to break up the 4-hour and 28-minute duration. Since the longest stretch is over 158 miles on I-71, make sure your fuel levels are sufficient before hitting that major interstate corridor to avoid unnecessary detours. Departing early in the morning can help you bypass potential congestion, especially as you navigate through different regions of Ohio. Use the flexibility of this single-day trip to your advantage by adjusting your departure time to suit your personal pace. Always keep an eye on your mileage, as the 223.2-mile distance is long enough to require a focused approach to your driving schedule.
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 111.6 miles from Lorain, OH, or about 2h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 158.4 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 111.6 miles or 2h 11m 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 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Goshen, 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 223.2 miles and 4h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 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 71 for about 158.4 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 20
5 decision points cluster between mile 22.2 and 136 — 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
5
39.2 mi into trip|~52m in
Take the exit toward I 71 South: Columbus
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 71 South: Columbus
5
39.5 mi into trip|~53m in|I 71
Merge onto I 71
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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136 mi into trip|~2h 38m in|I 71
Keep slight right at fork onto I 71
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.64 one way
$69.28 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg78 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$38.44
$76.89
premium
$4.91
$43.14
$86.27
diesel
$5.61
$49.28
$98.56
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: 78.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
67
0
$23.44
$10.71
Efficient EV
55.8
0
$19.53
$8.93
EV Truck/SUV
89.3
1
$31.25
$14.28
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 12, 2026
Origin
Lorain, OH
Late night
in Lorain on Sunday
Local time
3:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Mostly Cloudy
E 7 mph5% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Goshen, OH
Late night
in Goshen on Sunday
Local time
3:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Partly Cloudy
E 6 mph3% chanceLive 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 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 28m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 85% of your travel occurs on high-speed roads. You will spend the bulk of your time on I-71, which accounts for a substantial 158.4-mile stretch of the journey. While the transition from Avon Lake Road to the interstate provides a shift in pace, the majority of the drive involves steady cruising. By the time you navigate the final segments on US 22, you will have transitioned from the northern reaches of the state deep into the heart of the region. It is a functional, no-nonsense drive designed to get you to your destination with minimal fuss.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 158.4 mi on I 71.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and Avon Lake Road. You will hit about 20 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 223.2 miles you will encounter 20 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 39.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,287 ft608 ft
Total Climb
980 ft
Total Descent
748 ft
Highest Point
1,287 ft
~74.4 mi in
Elevation Range
679 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 28m. Total distance: 223.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 158.4 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.
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 39.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Possible but tiring. At 4.5 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 Goshen, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
