Trip from Mount Repose, OH to Lorain, OH

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 35m

Distance

226.7 mi

365 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$36

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

10 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 22m ★

6 AM

4h 35m

8 AM

5h 2m

10 AM

4h 45m

12 PM

4h 42m

3 PM

4h 46m

5 PM

5h 1m

8 PM

4h 27m

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

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Mount Repose, OH

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Lorain, OH

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Trip Overview

Mount Repose, OH to Lorain, OH is 226.7 miles and takes about 4h 35m via I 71, with a fuel budget near $37 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest region, traveling entirely within Ohio. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on interstates, making it a good option if you're looking for a relatively quick and efficient way to get between these two points. The recommended single day of travel means you can likely complete it without needing an overnight stay, depending on your departure time.

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

113.4 miles from Mount Repose, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 21m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 71	156.9 mi	2h 51m
Avon Lake Road	13.3 mi	15m
US 22	10 mi	14m
SR 132	6.7 mi	11m
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway	6.6 mi	9m
State Route 28	5.3 mi	9m
Avon Belden Road	4.2 mi	4m
Grafton Road	3.8 mi	4m

Longest stretch: I 71 — 156.9 mi, about 2h 51m

Traffic on I-71

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 122 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

4 PM

~1,984 veh/hr typical · worst 2,739

Quietest

2 AM

~228 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

8.7×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

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 Mount Repose, OH and Lorain, OH.

Start on SR 28

5.3 mi · 9 min · State Route 28

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto SR 132

6.7 mi · 11 min · SR 132

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto SR 123

3.0 mi · 5 min · SR 123

Turn right onto US 22; SR 3

10.0 mi · 14 min · US 22; SR 3

Turn left onto SR 380

3.5 mi · 6 min · SR 380

Turn left onto SR 73

0.2 mi · 20 sec · State Route 73

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Toward I 71 North: Columbus

Merge onto I 71

61 mi · 1 hr 5 min · I 71

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto I 71

0.4 mi · 45 sec · I 71

Toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 70; I 71

1.3 mi · 1 min · South Innerbelt

Keep slight right at fork onto I 71

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 71

Exit 101A Toward I 71 North: Cleveland Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 71

95 mi · 1 hr 43 min · I 71

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 39 sec

Exit 204 Toward SR 83: Lodi, Wooster Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto SR 83

2.1 mi · 3 min · Avon Lake Road

Use the left lane.

Continue on SR 83

0.9 mi · 1 min · Wooster Street

Continue on SR 83

0.5 mi · 1 min · Elyria Street

Continue on SR 83

8.9 mi · 10 min · Avon Lake Road

Enter roundabout onto SR 83

524 ft · 8 sec · Avon Lake Road

Continue on SR 83

2.2 mi · 2 min · Avon Lake Road

Continue on SR 83

2.5 mi · 2 min · Avon Belden Road

Enter roundabout onto SR 83; SR 303

78 ft · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road

Continue on SR 83; SR 303

229 ft · 3 sec · Avon Belden Road

Enter roundabout onto SR 57; SR 83

139 ft · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road

Continue on SR 57; SR 83

1.5 mi · 1 min · Avon Belden Road

Turn left onto SR 57

1.6 mi · 1 min · Grafton Road

Continue on SR 57

2.0 mi · 2 min · Main Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on SR 57

2.3 mi · 2 min · Grafton Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on SR 57

6.6 mi · 9 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto SR 57

2.9 mi · 4 min · Lorain Boulevard

Use the straight lane.

Continue on SR 57

1.5 mi · 2 min · Grove Avenue

Turn left onto SR 57

2.3 mi · 3 min · East 28th Street

Turn right onto SR 57

0.5 mi · 47 sec · Broadway

Turn left onto SR 611

0.8 mi · 1 min · West 21st Street

Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue

0.1 mi · 31 sec · Hamilton Avenue

Arrive at destination

Hamilton Avenue

Trip Plan

Given this route can be completed in under 5 hours, you have the flexibility to leave whenever suits you best. A morning departure is ideal to maximize daylight. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost estimated at $37, planning is straightforward. The longest continuous stretch is 156.9 miles on I 71, so keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach the halfway point of that segment. Ensure you have snacks and drinks, as services can be spread out on longer highway stretches.

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 113.4 miles from Mount Repose, OH, or about 2h 21m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 156.9 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 50 miles or 1h 11m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 113.4 miles or 2h 21m 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 40m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lorain, OH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Mount Repose, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Mount Repose, OH

This is one driving day of about 226.7 miles and 4h 35m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from Mount Repose, 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 156.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown The Woods At Dornoch Estates, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

The Woods At Dornoch Estates, OH

113 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

Jamestown, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 50 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

The Woods At Dornoch Estates, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 113.4 miles from Mount Repose, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

0.3 mi from route

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 23

5 decision points cluster between mile 28.7 and 187.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

28.7 mi into trip | ~47m in

Take the ramp toward I 71 North: Columbus

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

Toward I 71 North: Columbus

89.5 mi into trip | ~1h 54m in | I 71

Take the exit onto I 71 toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeli...

91.2 mi into trip | ~1h 56m in | I 71

Keep slight right at fork onto I 71 toward I 71 North: Cleveland

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 101A Toward I 71 North: Cleveland

92.2 mi into trip | ~1h 58m in | I 71

Keep slight left at fork onto I 71

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

187.2 mi into trip | ~3h 41m in

Take the exit toward SR 83: Lodi, Wooster

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 204 Toward SR 83: Lodi, Wooster

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$35.73 one way

$71.46 round trip

$4.00/gal 25.4 MPG avg 79 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.50	$40.13	$80.26
premium	$5.09	$45.46	$90.93
diesel	$5.26	$46.92	$93.84

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$36

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$61–$86

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 79.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-10.

EV Charging Along Route

10 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Walmart EV Charging

Milford, OH

WALMART

8 DCFC

Grove City, OH - Tesla Supercharger

Grove City, OH

Tesla

8 DCFC

Flying J 698

Jeffersonville, OH

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

Kroger Brewers Yard

Columbus, OH

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

Byers Chevrolet

Grove City, OH

EV Connect

2 DCFC

West Town St Charging

Columbus, OH

EV Connect

2 DCFC

GERMAIN 3 HYUN LEV 3

Columbus, OH

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

GERMAIN 4 HYUN LEV 3

Columbus, OH

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 4 eVgo Network: 2 EV Connect: 2 WALMART: 1 Tesla: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	68	0	$23.80	$10.88
Efficient EV	56.7	0	$19.84	$9.07
EV Truck/SUV	90.7	1	$31.74	$14.51

Gas CO2

79 kg

EV CO2

27 kg (66% 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 Sep 5, 2026

Origin

Mount Repose, OH

Evening in Mount Repose on Friday

Local time

8:34 PM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

W 2 mph 26% chance Live forecast

Destination

Lorain, OH

Evening in Lorain on Friday

Local time

8:34 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SE 5 mph 43% chance Live forecast

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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h 35m 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 ~34 min detour Free near mile 39.1

View on nps.gov

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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 31.3

View on nps.gov

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...

24 mi from route ~59 min detour Free near mile 203.3

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is predominantly on highways, with 85% of the route utilizing them. You'll experience a long stretch of 156.9 miles on I 71, which means consistent cruising. Surface roads, like Avon Lake Road and US 22, come into play for the remaining portion. Expect a significant number of exits and interchanges as you navigate the highway sections.

85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 156.9 mi on I 71.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and Avon Lake Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 28.7 miles in.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 226.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 28.7 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 89.5 miles (I 71): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 91.2 miles (I 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,191 ft 608 ft

Total Climb

563 ft

Total Descent

822 ft

Highest Point

1,191 ft

~130.9 mi in

Elevation Range

582 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Mount Repose, OH and Lorain, OH, road signs point toward Wheeling and Wooster.

Wheeling

89.5 mi in | ~1h 54m | via I 71

Wooster

187.2 mi in | ~3h 41m

About the Cities

Starting in Mount Repose, OH

Full guide →

Arriving 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 4h 35m. Total distance: 226.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 156.9 miles on I 71. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 22 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.

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.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 22 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

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 4.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Lorain, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.

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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NREL for EV charging, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Traffic on I-71

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Rest Area

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Rest Area

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Lee M. Rizor Memorial Highway Rest Area

Service Plaza

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Service Plaza

Love's Travel Stop

ONE9 Travel Center

Service Plaza

Love's Travel Stop

Dupre Roadside Park

Rest Area

Rest Area

TA

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Mount Repose, OH

Lorain, OH

Same local time

5 degrees cooler at arrival

4h 35m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Mount Repose, OH

Arriving in Lorain, OH

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

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