Trip from Barberton, OH to Lorain, OH

Drive Time

1h 14m

Distance

55.1 mi

89 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min

4 AM

1h 9m ★

6 AM

1h 15m

8 AM

1h 27m

10 AM

1h 19m

12 PM

1h 18m

3 PM

1h 20m

5 PM

1h 26m

8 PM

1h 11m

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

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Barberton, OH

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Lorain, OH

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Barberton to Lorain, expect a straightforward 55.1-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 14 minutes to complete. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as the modest distance makes an overnight stay unnecessary. You will primarily navigate via Wadsworth Road, I-76, and the John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway to reach your destination. With a fuel budget of roughly $8, this is an economical way to travel across the Ohio landscape. Both the starting point and the destination are located within the Midwest, ensuring a consistent regional feel throughout your travel.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

27.5 miles from Barberton, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 37m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that requires your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. While the journey involves a 27% highway share, the experience is defined more by its local road segments than long stretches of high-speed travel. You will encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 9.1 miles while on Wadsworth Road, which serves as the backbone of your initial progress. Because the route relies heavily on local infrastructure, the transition between different road types keeps the drive engaging. Be prepared to navigate frequent turns as you weave your way through the local terrain toward the coast.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Wadsworth Road is the longest continuous segment at about 9.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 20 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 2nd Street Northwest.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 55.1 miles you will encounter 20 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 0.1 miles (2nd Street Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (West Hopocan Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | 2nd Street Northwest

Turn right onto 2nd Street Northwest

Navigation decision point

0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | West Hopocan Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto West Hopocan Avenue

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

2.2 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the ramp toward I 76 West, US 224 West: Lodi

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward I 76 West, US 224 West: Lodi

10.6 mi into trip | ~16m in

Take the exit toward SR 57: Rittman, Medina

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 7 Toward SR 57: Rittman, Medina

20.2 mi into trip | ~27m in | SR 18; SR 57 / West Liberty Street

Turn left onto SR 18; SR 57 / West Liberty Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Barberton, OH to Lorain, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Medina along the way.

Medina

10.6 mi in | ~16m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Wadsworth Road	9.1 mi	10m
I 76	8.1 mi	9m
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway	6.6 mi	9m
Medina-Elyria Road	4.9 mi	5m
Grafton Road	3.8 mi	4m
Lorain Boulevard	2.9 mi	4m
East 28th Street	2.3 mi	3m
West Liberty Street	2.2 mi	3m

Longest stretch: Wadsworth Road — 9.1 mi, about 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Barberton, OH and Lorain, OH.

Start on the route

161 ft · 14 sec · the route

Turn left

128 ft · 9 sec

Turn slight left onto West Park Avenue

400 ft · 20 sec · West Park Avenue

Turn right onto 2nd Street Northwest

0.3 mi · 58 sec · 2nd Street Northwest

At the end of the road, turn left onto West Hopocan Avenue

0.1 mi · 25 sec · West Hopocan Avenue

Turn right onto 4th Street Northwest

0.5 mi · 1 min · 4th Street Northwest

Continue on Barber Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · Barber Road

Take the ramp left toward I 76 West, US 224 West: Lodi

0.3 mi · 34 sec · I 76 West, US 224 West: Lodi

Merge slight left

8.1 mi · 9 min

Take the exit slight right toward SR 57: Rittman, Medina

0.2 mi · 28 sec · SR 57: Rittman, Medina

Turn right onto Wadsworth Road

2.7 mi · 3 min · Wadsworth Road

Continue on Wadsworth Road

6.4 mi · 7 min · Wadsworth Road

Continue on Lafayette Street

387 ft · 9 sec · Lafayette Street

Turn right onto South Court Street

0.3 mi · 35 sec · South Court Street

Turn left onto West Liberty Street

2.2 mi · 3 min · West Liberty Street

Continue on Norwalk Road

1.7 mi · 2 min · Norwalk Road

Turn right onto Columbia Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Columbia Road

Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Spieth Road

220 ft · 3 sec · Spieth Road

Exit the roundabout onto Spieth Road

0.8 mi · 53 sec · Spieth Road

Turn straight onto Elyria Road

2.2 mi · 2 min · Elyria Road

Continue on Medina-Elyria Road

2.8 mi · 3 min · Medina-Elyria Road

Continue on Medina-Elyria Road

2.1 mi · 2 min · Medina-Elyria Road

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Avon Belden Road

30 ft · Avon Belden Road

Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

1.5 mi · 1 min · Avon Belden Road

Turn left onto Grafton Road

1.6 mi · 1 min · Grafton Road

Continue on Main Street

2.0 mi · 2 min · Main Street

Continue on Grafton Road

2.3 mi · 2 min · Grafton Road

Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway

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

Turn right onto Lorain Boulevard

2.9 mi · 4 min · Lorain Boulevard

Continue on Grove Avenue

1.5 mi · 2 min · Grove Avenue

Turn left onto East 28th Street

2.3 mi · 3 min · East 28th Street

Turn right onto Broadway

0.5 mi · 48 sec · Broadway

Turn left onto West 21st Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · West 21st Street

Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue

0.1 mi · 32 sec · Hamilton Avenue

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to depart whenever it best suits your schedule without needing to worry about long-distance pacing. You can complete the entire 55.1-mile drive without any mandatory stops, though keeping an eye on your fuel gauge is always wise despite the modest $8 estimated cost. Given the turn-heavy nature of the route, try to avoid traveling during peak local traffic hours to ensure a smoother experience behind the wheel. Because your longest stretch is limited to 9.1 miles on Wadsworth Road, use these sections to settle into a comfortable cruising rhythm before the road shifts back to local turns. Staying alert is key, as the constant changes in road type require frequent adjustments to your driving speed.

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 27.5 miles from Barberton, OH, or about 37m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 9.1 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 55.1 miles or 1h 14m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 27.5 miles or 37m 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 1m

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 Barberton, 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 Barberton, OH

This is one driving day of about 55.1 miles and 1h 14m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Barberton, OH.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on Wadsworth Road for about 9.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 27.5 mi from Barberton, OH · 37m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cleveland, OH

28 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.

Popular next leg

Cleveland, OH to Lorain, OH

29.1 mi · 40m

Pacing Suggestions

Lakewood, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 55.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cleveland, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 27.5 miles from Barberton, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Lorain, OH

The final approach into Lorain, OH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Lorain, OH.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

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...

16 mi from route ~39 min detour Free near mile 1.9

Caution: Vehicle Break-in and Theft Warning

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.24 one way

$16.48 round trip

$3.80/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.24	$9.20	$18.40
premium	$4.79	$10.39	$20.78
diesel	$5.64	$12.24	$24.48

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$33–$58

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 19.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	16.5	$5.79	$2.64
Efficient EV	13.8	$4.82	$2.20
EV Truck/SUV	22	$7.71	$3.53

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (68% 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 data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

Barberton, OH

Morning in Barberton on Monday

Local time

7:42 AM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lorain, OH

Morning in Lorain on Monday

Local time

7:42 AM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

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

4 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 14m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Barberton, OH to Lorain, OH covers 55.1 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Wadsworth Road, I 76, John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 27.5 miles from Barberton, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.24 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

On the drive from Barberton, OH to Lorain, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Medina along the way.

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Trip from Barberton, OH to Lorain, OH

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Lorain, OH

National Parks Near This Route

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Barberton, OH

Lorain, OH

Same local time

4 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 14m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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