Lorain, OH to Reily, OH is 248.6 miles and takes about 4h 59m via I 71, with a fuel budget near $39 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This Midwest route stays within Ohio for its entirety. Given the relatively short drive time and mostly highway profile, it's an accessible trip for a single day. You'll spend most of your time on the interstate, so expect a straightforward transit rather than a winding exploration. Plan for a quick, efficient drive between these two Ohio points.
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
124.3 miles from Lorain, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 25m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 71
178.1 mi
3h 14m
Avon Lake Road
13.1 mi
15m
Butler County Veterans Highway
9.3 mi
10m
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
6.6 mi
9m
Main Street
4.8 mi
7m
Old Oxford Road
4.7 mi
7m
Stillwell Road
4.4 mi
10m
Avon Belden Road
4.2 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 178.1 mi, about 3h 14m
Traffic on I-71
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 142 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,106 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,829
Quietest
2 AM
~233 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lorain, OH and Reily, 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
2.0 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
82 mi·1 hr 29 min·I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Exit 25Toward SR 741 North: Kings Mills Road, MasonUse the slight right lane.
26
Turn right onto SR 741
2.0 mi·3 min·Kings Mills Road
Use the straight lane.
27
Turn sharp left onto US 42
0.2 mi·15 sec·US 42
Use the left lane.
28
Continue on US 42
1.5 mi·2 min·US 42
Use the straight / left lanes.
29
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.3 mi·29 sec·West Main Street
30
Turn right onto Mason Road
0.4 mi·44 sec·Mason Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
31
Enter roundabout onto Mason Road
177 ft·3 sec·Mason Road
32
Continue on Mason Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Mason Road
Use the left lane.
33
Enter roundabout onto Mason Road
82 ft·1 sec·Mason Road
34
Continue on Mason Road
0.8 mi·1 min·Mason Road
35
Continue on Liberty Way
0.8 mi·1 min·Liberty Way
36
Turn right onto Cox Lane
0.3 mi·31 sec·Cox Lane
Use the right lane.
37
Enter roundabout onto Veterans Boulevard
302 ft·6 sec·Veterans Boulevard
38
Continue on Veterans Boulevard
0.2 mi·23 sec·Veterans Boulevard
39
Continue on Butler County Veterans Highway
9.3 mi·10 min·Butler County Veterans Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
40
Continue on SR 129
1.9 mi·3 min·High Street
Use the straight lane.
41
Continue on SR 129; SR 177
2.7 mi·4 min·Main Street
Use the straight lane.
42
Turn left onto SR 130
4.7 mi·7 min·Old Oxford Road
Use the left lane.
43
At end of road, turn left onto US 27
0.2 mi·28 sec·Millville Oxford Road
44
Turn right onto Stillwell Road
4.4 mi·10 min·Stillwell Road
45
At end of road, turn left onto SR 732
0.1 mi·17 sec·Main Street
46
Turn left onto SR 732
80 ft·1 sec·Sample Road
47
Arrive at destination
SR 732
Trip Plan
For this 4h 59m drive, leaving in the morning will give you plenty of daylight to reach Reily, OH comfortably. With only one recommended stop for the 248.6-mile distance, you have flexibility to take breaks as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 178.1-mile stretch on I 71, as services can be spaced out on interstates. The estimated fuel cost of $39 suggests checking prices before you leave Lorain, OH, to ensure you're prepared. Since this is a single-day trip, you can afford to be spontaneous with your timing.
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 124.3 miles from Lorain, OH, or about 2h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 178.1 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 55 miles or 1h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 124.3 miles or 2h 25m 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 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Reily, 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 248.6 miles and 4h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 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 178.1 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 27
5 decision points cluster between mile 22.2 and 224.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
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
6
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.
8
217.7 mi into trip|~4h 7m in
Take the exit toward SR 741 North: Kings Mills Road, Mason
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 25
Toward SR 741 North: Kings Mills Road, Mason
7
219.9 mi into trip|~4h 12m in|US 42
Turn sharp left onto US 42
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
224.6 mi into trip|~4h 20m in|Cox Lane
Turn right onto Cox Lane
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$40.65 one way
$81.29 round trip
$4.15/gal25.4 MPG avg87 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.66
$45.60
$91.20
premium
$5.23
$51.20
$102.40
diesel
$6.28
$61.43
$122.85
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 87 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
74.6
0
$26.10
$11.93
Efficient EV
62.2
0
$21.75
$9.94
EV Truck/SUV
99.4
1
$34.80
$15.91
Gas CO2
87 kg
EV CO2
29 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 Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Lorain, OH
Morning
in Lorain on Thursday
Local time
7:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Sunny
W 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Reily, OH
Morning
in Reily on Thursday
Local time
7:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
NE 1 mph0% chanceLive forecast
63°F
Delaware, OH
124 mi in
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
4 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 59m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
National Monument
Throughout his life, Charles Young overcame countless obstacles in his ascent to prominence. In spite of overt racism and stifling inequality, Young rose through the military ranks to become one of th...
13 mi from route
~33 min detour
Free
near mile 188.6
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park was established to honor the lives and achievements of poet and author Paul Laurence Dunbar and aviation pioneers Wilbur and Orville Wright. Through p...
23 mi from route
~57 min detour
Free
near mile 197.1
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
~60 min detour
Free
near mile 25.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is predominantly highway driving, with 75% of the 248.6 miles on major interstates like I 71. You'll experience a long stretch of 178.1 miles on I 71 before transitioning to surface roads. The initial phase will feel like classic highway cruising, characterized by more frequent exits as you approach populated areas. The latter portion of the drive will involve Avon Lake Road and Butler County Veterans Highway, offering a different driving rhythm.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
47 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 178.1 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 27 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 248.6 miles you will encounter 27 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 136 miles (I 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 217.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,346 ft608 ft
Total Climb
1,082 ft
Total Descent
942 ft
Highest Point
1,346 ft
~88.8 mi in
Elevation Range
738 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Lorain, OH to Reily, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Mason along the way.
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.
Top landmarks
•Lorain West Breakwater Light — lighthouse in Ohio, United States
•Lorain Palace Theatre — theater and former movie theater in Lorain, Ohio, United States
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 59m. Total distance: 248.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 178.1 miles on I 71. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 25 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 136 miles (I 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 217.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument, Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park and Cuyahoga Valley National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 5.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 10.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Reily, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
