This 152.9-mile drive from New Lexington, OH to Lorain, OH will take you about 3 hours and 23 minutes, making it a very manageable one-day trip. With a fuel cost estimated at $24, it's an economical option for a quick getaway. The journey is primarily a Midwest drive, staying within Ohio, and involves a mix of highway and local roads. You'll spend about 45% of your time on highways, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 34.9 miles on I-71. This route offers a straightforward path for a single day of travel, allowing for flexibility in your departure and arrival times.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
76.5 miles from New Lexington, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 49m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 71
34.9 mi
37m
Ohio State Route 13
18.9 mi
28m
Cassell Road
16 mi
18m
Avon Lake Road
13.3 mi
15m
Mount Vernon Road
12.6 mi
18m
Newark Road
10.1 mi
15m
SR 13
8.4 mi
12m
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
6.6 mi
9m
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 34.9 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Lexington, OH and Lorain, OH.
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Start on this road
105 ft·13 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto West Brown Street
177 ft·12 sec·West Brown Street
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Turn left onto SR 13; SR 37
0.4 mi·36 sec·North Main Street
4
Turn slight right onto SR 13; SR 37
323 ft·12 sec·Monument Street
5
Turn left onto SR 13; SR 37
0.4 mi·45 sec·West Broadway Street
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Turn right onto SR 13
8.0 mi·11 min·SR 13
7
Continue on SR 13
2.2 mi·3 min·North Columbus Street
8
Continue on SR 13
19 mi·28 min·Ohio State Route 13
9
Continue on SR 13
0.2 mi·27 sec·West National Drive
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto SR 13
0.5 mi·44 sec·South 4th Street
11
Enter roundabout onto SR 13
87 ft·1 sec·North 4th Street
12
Continue on SR 13
467 ft·7 sec·North 4th Street
13
Enter roundabout onto SR 13
94 ft·1 sec·North 4th Street
14
Continue on SR 13
459 ft·9 sec·North 4th Street
15
Continue on SR 13
13 mi·18 min·Mount Vernon Road
16
Continue on SR 13
1.0 mi·2 min·South Main Street
17
Continue on SR 13
10 mi·15 min·Newark Road
18
Continue on SR 13
0.3 mi·19 sec·South Main Street
19
Turn right onto SR 13
0.4 mi·42 sec·SR 13
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
20
Turn left onto SR 13
0.3 mi·53 sec·East Chestnut Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Turn right onto SR 13
1.4 mi·1 min·North Sandusky Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Continue on SR 13
16 mi·18 min·Cassell Road
23
Continue on SR 13; SR 97
5.3 mi·7 min·Riverside Drive
Use the left lane.
24
Turn left
0.3 mi·42 sec
Exit 169Toward I 71 North: ClevelandUse the left lane.
25
Merge onto I 71
35 mi·37 min·I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Take the exit
0.2 mi·39 sec
Exit 204Toward SR 83: Lodi, WoosterUse the slight right lane.
27
Turn left onto SR 83
2.1 mi·3 min·Avon Lake Road
Use the left lane.
28
Continue on SR 83
0.9 mi·1 min·Wooster Street
29
Continue on SR 83
0.5 mi·1 min·Elyria Street
30
Continue on SR 83
8.9 mi·10 min·Avon Lake Road
31
Enter roundabout onto SR 83
524 ft·8 sec·Avon Lake Road
32
Continue on SR 83
2.2 mi·2 min·Avon Lake Road
33
Continue on SR 83
2.5 mi·2 min·Avon Belden Road
34
Enter roundabout onto SR 83; SR 303
78 ft·1 sec·Avon Belden Road
35
Continue on SR 83; SR 303
229 ft·3 sec·Avon Belden Road
36
Enter roundabout onto SR 57; SR 83
139 ft·1 sec·Avon Belden Road
37
Continue on SR 57; SR 83
1.5 mi·1 min·Avon Belden Road
38
Turn left onto SR 57
1.6 mi·1 min·Grafton Road
39
Continue on SR 57
2.0 mi·2 min·Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
40
Continue on SR 57
2.3 mi·2 min·Grafton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
41
Continue on SR 57
6.6 mi·9 min·John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
Use the left lane.
42
Turn right onto SR 57
2.9 mi·4 min·Lorain Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
43
Continue on SR 57
1.5 mi·2 min·Grove Avenue
44
Turn left onto SR 57
2.3 mi·3 min·East 28th Street
45
Turn right onto SR 57
0.5 mi·47 sec·Broadway
46
Turn left onto SR 611
0.8 mi·1 min·West 21st Street
47
Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue
0.1 mi·31 sec·Hamilton Avenue
48
Arrive at destination
Hamilton Avenue
Trip Plan
For this 3-hour, 23-minute drive, starting your trip in the morning is ideal to maximize daylight and take advantage of the one recommended stop. The 152.9-mile journey offers flexibility, so you can depart at your leisure. While the longest stretch on I-71 is 34.9 miles, keep an eye out for changes in speed limits as you move onto Ohio State Route 13 and Cassell Road. With a fuel cost around $24, ensure your tank is adequately filled before leaving New Lexington to minimize any unnecessary detours for gas.
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 76.5 miles from New Lexington, OH, or about 1h 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.9 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 34 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76.5 miles or 1h 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 46m
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 New Lexington, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 New Lexington, OH
This is one driving day of about 152.9 miles and 3h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from New Lexington, 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 34.9 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 24
5 decision points cluster between mile 55.2 and 113.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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55.2 mi into trip|~1h 24m in|SR 13 / East Chestnut Street
Turn left onto SR 13 / East Chestnut Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
55.5 mi into trip|~1h 24m in|SR 13 / North Sandusky Street
Turn right onto SR 13 / North Sandusky Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
78.2 mi into trip|~1h 52m in
Turn left toward I 71 North: Cleveland
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Exit 169
Toward I 71 North: Cleveland
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113.3 mi into trip|~2h 30m 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
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113.6 mi into trip|~2h 30m in|SR 83 / Avon Lake Road
Turn left onto SR 83 / Avon Lake Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.73 one way
$47.46 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg54 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$26.34
$52.67
premium
$4.91
$29.55
$59.10
diesel
$5.61
$33.76
$67.52
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
45.9
0
$16.05
$7.34
Efficient EV
38.2
0
$13.38
$6.12
EV Truck/SUV
61.2
0
$21.41
$9.79
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (66% 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 20, 2026
Origin
New Lexington, OH
Morning
in New Lexington on Tuesday
Local time
8:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lorain, OH
Morning
in Lorain on Tuesday
Local time
8:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
64°F
Mansfield, OH
76 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
20 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
3h 23m 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...
23 mi from route
~59 min detour
Free
near mile 131.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
The character of this drive is a mixed bag, offering 45% highway cruising and 55% on state and local routes. You'll encounter a substantial 34.9-mile stretch on I-71, providing a good opportunity for consistent speed. As you transition away from the interstate, expect the roads to become more local, with Ohio State Route 13 and Cassell Road playing key roles. This blend means you'll experience both efficient highway travel and more varied local road conditions, keeping the driving experience dynamic throughout the 152.9 miles.
45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
48 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.9 mi on I 71.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 24 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 55.2 miles in near SR 13 / East Chestnut Street.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 152.9 miles you will encounter 24 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 55.2 miles (SR 13 / East Chestnut Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 55.5 miles (SR 13 / North Sandusky Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 78.2 miles: 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 New Lexington, OH to Lorain, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Wooster along the way.
Wooster
113.3 mi in|~2h 30m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 23m. Total distance: 152.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). 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 34.9 miles on I 71. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 55.2 miles (SR 13 / East Chestnut Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 55.5 miles (SR 13 / North Sandusky Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 78.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Cuyahoga Valley National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Lorain, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
