Origin
Lorain, OH
Morning in Lorain on Tuesday
Local time
9:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lorain, OH to South Amherst, 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
17m
Distance
9.6 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
★
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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South Amherst, OH
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Trip Overview
Lorain, OH to South Amherst, OH is 9.6 miles and takes about 17 minutes via North Leavitt Road, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically within Ohio. It's a straightforward drive that primarily uses surface roads, making it easy to navigate. You'll find this route is best suited for those who need a quick connection between these two nearby locations without needing to plan for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Leavitt Road | 5.9 mi | 10m |
| East Main Street | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Telegraph Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| West 21st Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Hamilton Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Leonard Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Leavitt Road
— 5.9 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lorain, OH and South Amherst, OH.
1
Start on Hamilton Avenue
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Hamilton Avenue
2
Turn right onto SR 611
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West 21st Street
3
Turn left onto SR 58
5.9 mi
·
10 min
·
North Leavitt Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto SR 113
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Telegraph Road
5
Continue on SR 113
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
6
Turn left onto Leonard Street
235 ft
·
10 sec
·
Leonard Street
7
Arrive at destination
Leonard Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 9.5 — 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
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
SR 58 / North Leavitt Road
Turn left onto SR 58 / North Leavitt Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
7.1 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
SR 113 / Telegraph Road
Turn right onto SR 113 / Telegraph Road
Navigation decision point
3
9.5 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Leonard Street
Turn left onto Leonard Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.49 one way
$2.98 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $1.65 | $3.31 |
| premium | $4.91 | $1.86 | $3.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.12 | $4.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.01 | $0.46 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.84 | $0.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
South Amherst, OH
Morning in South Amherst on Tuesday
Local time
9:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
15 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
17m 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 drive is entirely on surface roads, with no highway time to consider. You'll cover 9.6 miles, and the longest continuous stretch on a single road is 5.9 miles on North Leavitt Road. Expect to navigate through what is likely a mix of suburban and local areas, given the lack of highway and the nature of surface road travel. The absence of highway driving means you'll be at typical surface road speeds for the entire trip.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.9 mi on North Leavitt Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 4 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 1.2 miles (SR 58 / North Leavitt Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.1 miles (SR 113 / Telegraph Road): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Lorain, OH
Full guide →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.
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 17m. Total distance: 9.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.9 miles on North Leavitt Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 1.2 miles (SR 58 / North Leavitt Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.1 miles (SR 113 / Telegraph Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at South Amherst, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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