Origin
Windham, OH
Late night in Windham on Tuesday
Local time
4:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Windham, OH to Lorain, 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
1h 24m
Distance
66.6 mi
107 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Windham, OH
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Lorain, OH
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a straightforward connection between Windham and Lorain, this 66.6-mile trip is an efficient choice. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 24 minutes behind the wheel, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day journey. You won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay, as the distance is easily manageable in one go. Budget approximately $10 for fuel to cover the transit across this slice of the Midwest. Since the route is entirely within Ohio, you will stay within the same region, ensuring a consistent travel experience from start to finish. This is a practical, no-nonsense path that gets you from point A to point B without any necessary stops.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio Turnpike | 47.8 mi | 51m |
| West Center Street | 5 mi | 8m |
| Richfield Hudson Road | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| East 28th Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Lorain Boulevard | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Grove Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| West 21st Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| SR 44 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ohio Turnpike
— 47.8 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Windham, OH and Lorain, OH.
1
Start on SR 303
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
West Center Street
2
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 303
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Richfield Hudson Road
3
Turn right onto SR 44
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
SR 44
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 80: Ohio Turnpike
Use the left lane.
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 80 West: Cleveland
Use the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto I 80
6.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Ohio Turnpike
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
42 mi
·
44 min
·
Ohio Turnpike
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 145
Toward SR 57: Lorain, Elyria
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward SR 57 North: Lorain
10
Merge onto SR 57
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Lorain Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on SR 57
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Grove Avenue
12
Turn left onto SR 57
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East 28th Street
13
Turn right onto SR 57
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Broadway
14
Turn left onto SR 611
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West 21st Street
15
Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Hamilton Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
Hamilton Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.3 miles from Windham, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 9.5 and 59 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
9.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
SR 44
Turn right onto SR 44
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
10 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the ramp toward I 80: Ohio Turnpike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 80: Ohio Turnpike
8
10.3 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 80 West: Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 80 West: Cleveland
8
58.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m 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
59 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m 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
$10.34 one way
$20.67 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $11.47 | $22.94 |
| premium | $4.91 | $12.87 | $25.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.70 | $29.41 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.39
Ohio Turnpike
(47.8 mi)
$2.39
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$2
Total
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20 | 0 | $6.99 | $3.20 |
| Efficient EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.83 | $2.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.6 | 0 | $9.32 | $4.26 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Destination
Lorain, OH
Late night in Lorain on Tuesday
Local time
4:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
67°F
Macedonia, OH
33 mi in
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 cooler 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?
This route is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 73% of your journey spent on high-speed roads. You will spend the bulk of your time on the Ohio Turnpike, which accounts for a 47.8-mile stretch that serves as the backbone of your trip. As you transition off the turnpike, you will navigate local connections including West Center Street and Richfield Hudson Road to reach your destination. The experience is defined by these fast, uninterrupted miles followed by a shift into local driving patterns. You can expect a consistent pace that favors utility over scenic winding roads, allowing you to cover the distance with minimal navigation stress.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 47.8 mi on Ohio Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ohio Turnpike and West Center Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.5 miles in near SR 44.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.6 miles you will encounter 13 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 9.5 miles (SR 44): Lane positioning matters here; at 10 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 10.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,238 ft
608 ft
Total Climb
500 ft
Total Descent
863 ft
Highest Point
1,238 ft
~9.5 mi in
Elevation Range
630 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 Windham, OH to Lorain, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Elyria along the way.
Elyria
58.4 mi in
|
~1h 10m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 66.6 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 (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 47.8 miles on Ohio Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.39 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 9.5 miles (SR 44): Lane positioning matters here; at 10 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 10.3 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.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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