This 73.7-mile drive from Massillon to Lorain, Ohio, is a straightforward, single-day trip that can be completed in about 1 hour and 20 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $11, it's an economical choice for a local exploration within the Midwest region. The route primarily follows local roads, indicating a more community-focused journey rather than a high-speed transit. Since there are no designated overnight stops and the duration is short, this trip is perfectly suited for a single day, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. It's a practical option if you're looking for a short, easy excursion.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
36.5 miles from Massillon, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 44m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest
34.3 mi
40m
Ohio Turnpike
27.3 mi
29m
East 28th Street
2.3 mi
3m
Lorain Boulevard
2.1 mi
3m
Grove Avenue
1.5 mi
2m
1st Street Northeast
1.1 mi
2m
West 21st Street
0.8 mi
1m
Brecksville Road
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest
— 34.3 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Massillon, OH and Lorain, OH.
1
Start on SR 172; SR 241
118 ft·8 sec·Lincoln Way East
2
Turn right onto 1st Street Northeast
1.1 mi·2 min·1st Street Northeast
3
Turn left onto SR 236
331 ft·9 sec·Lake Avenue Northwest
4
Turn right onto SR 21
34 mi·40 min·Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi·51 sec
Exit 145Toward SR 21: Brecksville RoadUse the slight right lane.
6
Turn straight onto SR 21
0.6 mi·1 min·Brecksville Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward I 80: Ohio Turnpike
8
Continue on this road
397 ft·9 sec·this road
9
Continue on this road
0.1 mi·13 sec·this road
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 80 West: ToledoUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 80
27 mi·29 min·Ohio Turnpike
12
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 145Toward SR 57: Lorain, ElyriaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward SR 57 North: Lorain
14
Merge onto SR 57
2.1 mi·3 min·Lorain Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on SR 57
1.5 mi·2 min·Grove Avenue
16
Turn left onto SR 57
2.3 mi·3 min·East 28th Street
17
Turn right onto SR 57
0.5 mi·47 sec·Broadway
18
Turn left onto SR 611
0.8 mi·1 min·West 21st Street
19
Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue
0.1 mi·31 sec·Hamilton Avenue
20
Arrive at destination
Hamilton Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the short 1 hour and 20-minute duration for this 73.7-mile trip, you have ample flexibility for when to depart. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid any potential rush hour traffic on local roads and to allow for a relaxed start. With no designated stops and a low fuel cost of around $11, you won't need to plan extensive breaks or fuel top-offs. A specific tip for this route: pay close attention to the numerous turns indicated by the 'turn-heavy' profile, as missing one could easily add unexpected time to your journey.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 36.5 miles from Massillon, OH, or about 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.3 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 16 miles or 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.5 miles or 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lorain, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Massillon, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Massillon, OH
This is one driving day of about 73 miles and 1h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Massillon, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest for about 34.3 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 65.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.2 mi into trip|~2m in|SR 21 / Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest
Turn right onto SR 21 / Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
35.5 mi into trip|~42m in
Take the exit toward SR 21: Brecksville Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 145
Toward SR 21: Brecksville Road
7
37 mi into trip|~45m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 80 West: Toledo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 80 West: Toledo
8
64.8 mi into trip|~1h 16m in
Take the exit toward SR 57: Lorain, Elyria
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 145
Toward SR 57: Lorain, Elyria
5
65.4 mi into trip|~1h 17m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 57 North: Lorain
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward SR 57 North: Lorain
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.33 one way
$22.66 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg26 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$12.57
$25.15
premium
$4.91
$14.11
$28.22
diesel
$5.61
$16.12
$32.23
Estimated Tolls: $1.37
Ohio Turnpike
(27.3 mi)$1.37
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
21.9
0
$7.66
$3.50
Efficient EV
18.3
0
$6.39
$2.92
EV Truck/SUV
29.2
0
$10.22
$4.67
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Massillon, OH
Late night
in Massillon on Sunday
Local time
3:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lorain, OH
Late night
in Lorain on Sunday
Local time
3:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Northfield, OH
37 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
5 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 30m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with no highway segments contributing to the 73.7 miles. You'll be navigating through local streets, including 1st Street Northeast, Lake Avenue Northwest, and Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest. The absence of highway travel means a more intimate experience with the landscape and communities you pass through, though it will likely be a slower pace. Since there's no longest uninterrupted stretch mentioned, be prepared for frequent changes in direction and speed limits as you make your way across Ohio.
37% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.3 mi on Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near SR 21 / Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 73 miles you will encounter 15 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 1.2 miles (SR 21 / Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 35.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 37 miles: 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.
On the drive from Massillon, OH to Lorain, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Elyria along the way.
Elyria
64.8 mi in|~1h 16m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 30m. Total distance: 73 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 34.3 miles on Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest. 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 Lorain, 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 1.2 miles (SR 21 / Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 35.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 37 miles: 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 Lorain, OH before heading back.
