Trip from Beaver, OH to Lorain, OH

Drive Time

4h 25m

Distance

213.1 mi

343 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$32

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 12m ★

6 AM

4h 25m

8 AM

4h 52m

10 AM

4h 35m

12 PM

4h 32m

3 PM

4h 36m

5 PM

4h 51m

8 PM

4h 17m

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

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Lorain, OH

Marcella Soáres

Trip Overview

Traveling from Beaver to Lorain covers 213.1 miles across the heart of Ohio, a journey that typically takes about 4 hours and 25 minutes. Because this route is manageable within a single day, you can easily complete it without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily utilize a mix of US 23, I-71, and East Emmitt Avenue to navigate through the Midwest. Budgeting approximately $32 for fuel should cover your needs for the trip. Whether you are heading north for business or personal travel, this straightforward path provides a reliable link between the southern and northern parts of the state.

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

106.6 miles from Beaver, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 18m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused experience, as 68% of your travel time will be spent on major thoroughfares. The route is defined by efficiency, featuring a notable 96.4-mile uninterrupted stretch along I-71 that allows for steady cruising. While you start by navigating local segments like East Emmitt Avenue, the character of the drive quickly shifts to the higher-speed environment of the interstate system. This transition creates a consistent rhythm, making it an ideal choice if you prefer a predictable, fast-paced driving experience. Prepare for a functional, no-frills journey that prioritizes speed and directness over winding scenic detours.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 43 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 71 is the longest continuous segment at about 96.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and US 23. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 31.9 miles in near US 23.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 29 significant decision points across 213.1 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 31.9 miles (US 23): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 69.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 71.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 29 key points

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

31.9 mi into trip | ~46m in | US 23

Keep slight right at fork onto US 23 toward US 23 North: Columbus

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward US 23 North: Columbus

69.3 mi into trip | ~1h 35m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 270 West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 270 West

71.2 mi into trip | ~1h 37m in

Take the exit toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus

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 55 Toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus

77.5 mi into trip | ~1h 46m 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

173.5 mi into trip | ~3h 31m 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

Towns Along This Route

Between Beaver, OH and Lorain, OH, road signs point toward Wheeling, Columbus and Wooster.

Wheeling

69 mi in | ~1h 34m

Columbus

71.2 mi in | ~1h 37m

Wooster

173.5 mi in | ~3h 31m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 71	96.4 mi	1h 45m
US 23	34.5 mi	44m
East Emmitt Avenue	16.7 mi	22m
Avon Lake Road	13.3 mi	15m
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway	7.3 mi	8m
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway	6.6 mi	9m
Schuster Road	5.4 mi	9m
Avon Belden Road	4.2 mi	4m

Longest stretch: I 71 — 96.4 mi, about 1h 45m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on SR 335

85 ft · 3 sec · SR 335

Turn right onto SR 335; C-57

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Main Street

Turn left onto SR 335

2.0 mi · 3 min · SR 335

Turn right onto SR 32; SR 124

7.3 mi · 8 min · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

Turn right onto SR 220

5.4 mi · 9 min · Schuster Road

At end of road, turn right onto SR 220

0.1 mi · 20 sec · West 3rd Street

Turn left onto SR 220

0.1 mi · 21 sec · South Market Street

Turn right onto US 23; SR 104; SR 335

17 mi · 22 min · East Emmitt Avenue

Keep slight right at fork onto US 23

34 mi · 44 min · US 23

Toward US 23 North: Columbus Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 23

2.6 mi · 3 min · South High Street

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 26 sec

Toward I 270: Columbus, Wheeling

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward I 270 West Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 270

1.3 mi · 1 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Exit 55 Toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward I 71 North: Columbus Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 71

3.6 mi · 4 min · South Freeway

Use the none lane.

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

Use the none lane.

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 / none lanes.

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

Since the total drive time is under five hours, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience, though leaving early helps avoid potential congestion on busy highway sections. You should plan for at least one dedicated stop to break up the 213.1-mile trek and keep your focus sharp behind the wheel. Given the reliance on I-71 for nearly half the journey, keep an eye on real-time traffic updates to adjust your pace accordingly. Take advantage of the $32 estimated fuel cost by fueling up before hitting the long 96.4-mile stretch of interstate to ensure you don't have to worry about range during your longest segment. Utilizing this single-stop strategy will keep you comfortable and energized until you reach Lorain.

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 106.6 miles from Beaver, OH, or about 2h 18m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 96.4 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 80 miles or 1h 49m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 106.6 miles or 2h 18m 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 33m

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 Beaver, 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 Beaver, OH

This is one driving day of about 213.1 miles and 4h 25m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Beaver, 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 96.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 106.6 mi from Beaver, OH · 2h 18m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Columbus, OH

107 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

Columbus, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Columbus, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 106.6 miles from Beaver, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 96.4 miles.

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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$31.87 one way

$63.75 round trip

$3.80/gal 25.4 MPG avg 75 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.24	$35.59	$71.18
premium	$4.79	$40.19	$80.37
diesel	$5.64	$47.34	$94.69

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$32

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$57–$82

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 74.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	63.9	0	$22.38	$10.23
Efficient EV	53.3	0	$18.65	$8.52
EV Truck/SUV	85.2	1	$29.83	$13.64

Gas CO2

75 kg

EV CO2

25 kg (67% 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 3 days ago

Origin

Beaver, OH

Evening in Beaver on Sunday

Local time

7:37 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lorain, OH

Evening in Lorain on Sunday

Local time

7:37 PM

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

9 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

4h 25m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Beaver, OH to Lorain, OH covers 213.1 miles and takes about 4h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 71, US 23, East Emmitt Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 106.6 miles from Beaver, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.87 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Between Beaver, OH and Lorain, OH, road signs point toward Wheeling, Columbus and Wooster.

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Trip from Beaver, 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

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Beaver, OH

Lorain, OH

Same local time

9 degrees warmer at arrival

4h 25m on the road

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