Origin
Lorain, OH
Afternoon in Lorain on Friday
Local time
2:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lorain, OH to Scipio, OH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
59.2 mi
95 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 20m
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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Scipio, OH
Anton Ivanov
Trip Overview
The drive from Lorain, OH to Scipio, OH covers 59.2 miles and takes about 1h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ohio Turnpike, Hayes Avenue, SR 162 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.1 miles on Ohio Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.09 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio Turnpike | 25.1 mi | 26m |
| Hayes Avenue | 15.9 mi | 21m |
| SR 162 | 5.1 mi | 9m |
| Baumhart Road | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| West Erie Avenue | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| West 21st Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| Cr23 | 1.8 mi | 6m |
| State Route 611 | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Ohio Turnpike
— 25.1 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lorain, OH and Scipio, OH.
1
Start on Hamilton Avenue
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Hamilton Avenue
2
Turn right onto SR 611
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West 21st Street
3
Continue on SR 611
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 611
4
Turn left onto Franke Drive
284 ft
·
13 sec
·
Franke Drive
5
Turn right onto US 6
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
West Erie Avenue
6
Turn left onto Baumhart Road
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Baumhart Road
7
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
9
Merge onto I 80; I 90
25 mi
·
26 min
·
Ohio Turnpike
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 110
Toward SR 4: Sandusky, Bellevue
Use the slight right lane.
11
At end of road, turn right onto SR 4
16 mi
·
21 min
·
Hayes Avenue
Use the right lane.
12
Turn right onto SR 162
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
SR 162
13
Turn left onto Cr23
1.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Cr23
14
Arrive at destination
Cr23
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.6 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 57.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 611 / West 21st Street
Turn right onto SR 611 / West 21st Street
Navigation decision point
4
10.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
8
35.8 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward SR 4: Sandusky, Bellevue
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 110
Toward SR 4: Sandusky, Bellevue
6
36.4 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
SR 4 / Hayes Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto SR 4 / Hayes Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
57.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
Cr23
Turn left onto Cr23
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.09 one way
$18.18 round trip
$3.90/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $10.26 | $20.51 |
| premium | $4.98 | $11.61 | $23.22 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $13.05 | $26.10 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.26
Ohio Turnpike
(25.1 mi)
$1.26
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$1
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.22 | $2.84 |
| Efficient EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.18 | $2.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.7 | 0 | $8.29 | $3.79 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Scipio, OH
Afternoon in Scipio on Friday
Local time
2:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
22 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 24m 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?
59.2 mi in 1h 24m — 55% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Ohio Turnpike.
55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.1 mi on Ohio Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near SR 611 / West 21st Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 24m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SR 611 / West 21st Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 35.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
935 ft
592 ft
Total Climb
518 ft
Total Descent
190 ft
Highest Point
935 ft
~59.2 mi in
Elevation Range
343 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.
On the drive from Lorain, OH to Scipio, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Bellevue along the way.
Bellevue
35.8 mi in
|
~45m
About the Cities
Starting in Lorain, OH
Full guide →Founded 1807
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 59.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.1 miles on Ohio Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.26 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.
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 0.1 miles (SR 611 / West 21st Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 35.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Scipio, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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