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Trip from Lorain, OH to Sawyerwood, OH

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 21m

Distance

64 mi

103 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Fair

3 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 15m ★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 18m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Lorain, OH, OH

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Downtown Sawyerwood, OH, OH

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Trip Overview

This 64-mile drive from Lorain, OH to Sawyerwood, OH takes about 1 hour and 21 minutes, making it a very manageable day trip. You'll primarily be on the Ohio Turnpike, I-77, and I-277, with over 80% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost is around $10, so you won't need to budget much for gas. Given its short duration and straightforward path through the Midwest, this route is perfect for a quick transit or a leisurely afternoon excursion without the need for an overnight stay. It's a straightforward drive designed for efficiency.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Ohio Turnpike 27.4 mi 29m
I 77 16.8 mi 19m
I 277 6.9 mi 9m
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 Sawyerwood, 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

6.9 mi · 9 min · I 277; US 224
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Turn left onto Kubler Trail

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Kubler Trail
23

At end of road, turn right onto Mingo Trail

307 ft · 13 sec · Mingo Trail
24

Arrive at destination

Mingo Trail

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Northfield, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Northfield, OH

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

Avon, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Parma, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 32 miles from Lorain, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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 20

5 decision points cluster between mile 35.9 and 56.3 — 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
6
47.5 mi into trip | ~58m in | I 77

Keep slight left at fork onto I 77

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / straight lanes.
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
6
56.3 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in

Take the exit toward I 277 East, US 224 East: Canton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 18 Toward I 277 East, US 224 East: Canton

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.93 one way

$19.87 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $11.02 $22.05
premium $4.91 $12.37 $24.74
diesel $5.61 $14.13 $28.26

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: 22.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.2 0 $6.72 $3.07
Efficient EV 16 0 $5.60 $2.56
EV Truck/SUV 25.6 0 $8.96 $4.10

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (68% 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 19, 2026

Origin

Lorain, OH

Afternoon in Lorain on Sunday

Local time

12:12 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

W 17 mph 28% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 19 at 8:51AM EDT until April 20 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 19 at 8:43AM EDT until April 20 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

Destination

Sawyerwood, OH

Afternoon in Sawyerwood on Sunday

Local time

12:12 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

51°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

7 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 21m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 64-mile trip, with 82% of the route utilizing major interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 27.4 miles on the Ohio Turnpike, offering a period of consistent driving. While primarily interstate, the transition between the Ohio Turnpike, I-77, and I-277 means you'll experience some changes in road numbers. The overall profile suggests a drive that prioritizes getting you to your destination efficiently rather than offering winding scenic byways.

82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 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 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 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 47.5 miles (I 77): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

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 Sawyerwood, OH, road signs point toward Cleveland and Brecksville.

Cleveland

35.9 mi in | ~43m

Brecksville

36.3 mi in | ~45m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 64 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (82%). 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 Sawyerwood, 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 47.5 miles (I 77): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Sawyerwood, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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