Origin
Lorain, OH
Morning in Lorain on Tuesday
Local time
8:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lorain, OH to Manchester, 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 25m
Distance
64.6 mi
104 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lorain, OH
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Manchester, OH
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Trip Overview
Lorain to Manchester is 64.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 25 minutes via Ohio Turnpike and I-77, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Ohio, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. Given the relatively short distance and duration, this trip is well-suited for a single-day excursion. It offers a straightforward path that should be easy to navigate, making it a practical choice for a quick regional hop.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio Turnpike | 27.4 mi | 29m |
| I 77 | 16.8 mi | 19m |
| Manchester Road | 6.6 mi | 12m |
| East 28th Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Lorain Boulevard | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Grove Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Kenmore Expressway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Brecksville Road | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Ohio Turnpike
— 27.4 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lorain, OH and Manchester, 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
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Lorain Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 80 Toll: Ohio Turnpike
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 80 East: Cleveland
9
Merge onto I 80
5.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Ohio Turnpike
Toward I 80 East: Cleveland
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
22 mi
·
23 min
·
Ohio Turnpike
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 173
Toward I 77: Akron, Cleveland
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward SR 21: Richfield, Brecksville
Use the right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
347 ft
·
8 sec
14
Turn straight onto SR 21
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Brecksville Road
15
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 77 South, SR 21 South
16
Merge onto I 77; SR 21
9.7 mi
·
11 min
·
I 77; SR 21
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 77
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
I 77
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 129
Toward I 76 West: Canton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Merge onto I 76
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Kenmore Expressway
20
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 18
Toward I 277 East, US 224 East: Canton
21
Merge onto I 277; US 224
0.7 mi
·
53 sec
·
I 277; US 224
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 2
Toward SR 93: Waterloo Road, Manchester Road
Use the slight right lane.
23
Keep slight left at fork
207 ft
·
7 sec
Toward Manchester Road, Portage Lakes, State Park
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Continue on West Waterloo Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Waterloo Road
25
Turn right onto SR 93
6.6 mi
·
12 min
·
Manchester Road
Use the straight lane.
26
Turn right onto West Nimisila Road
72 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Nimisila Road
27
Arrive at destination
West Nimisila Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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
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 225 decision points cluster between mile 35.9 and 57.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
35.9 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward I 77: Akron, Cleveland
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 173
Toward I 77: Akron, Cleveland
8
36.3 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 21: Richfield, Brecksville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward SR 21: Richfield, Brecksville
7
54.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Take the exit toward I 76 West: Canton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 129
Toward I 76 West: Canton
8
57.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Take the exit toward SR 93: Waterloo Road, Manchester Road
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 2
Toward SR 93: Waterloo Road, Manchester Road
9
57.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Manchester Road, Portage Lakes, State Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Manchester Road, Portage Lakes, State Pa...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.03 one way
$20.05 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $11.13 | $22.25 |
| premium | $4.91 | $12.49 | $24.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.26 | $28.53 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.37
Ohio Turnpike
(27.4 mi)
$1.37
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$1
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.78 | $3.10 |
| Efficient EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.65 | $2.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.8 | 0 | $9.04 | $4.13 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Manchester, OH
Morning in Manchester on Tuesday
Local time
8:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Northfield, OH
32 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
17 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 25m 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 route is predominantly highway driving, with 72% of the 64.6 miles on high-speed roads. You'll experience a longest stretch of 27.4 miles on the Ohio Turnpike before transitioning to I-77 and then onto Manchester Road. Expect a significant portion of your drive to involve highway cruising, with surface streets becoming more prominent closer to your destination.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.4 mi on Ohio Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ohio Turnpike and I 77. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 35.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 64.6 miles you will encounter 22 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 35.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 54.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,204 ft
608 ft
Total Climb
749 ft
Total Descent
261 ft
Highest Point
1,204 ft
~32.3 mi in
Elevation Range
596 ft
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 Lorain, OH and Manchester, OH, road signs point toward Cleveland, Brecksville, Portage Lakes and State Park.
Cleveland
35.9 mi in
|
~43m
Brecksville
36.3 mi in
|
~45m
Portage Lakes
57.7 mi in
|
~1h 12m
State Park
57.7 mi in
|
~1h 12m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 64.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m 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 27.4 miles on Ohio Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.37 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 Manchester, 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: at 35.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 54.6 miles: 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Manchester, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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