Trip from Bloomfield, OH to Lorain, OH

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 42m

Distance

174.6 mi

281 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$27

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

3h 30m ★

6 AM

3h 43m

8 AM

4h 8m

10 AM

3h 51m

12 PM

3h 49m

3 PM

3h 53m

5 PM

4h 7m

8 PM

3h 35m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bloomfield, OH to Lorain, OH covers 174.6 miles and takes about 3h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 77, US 250, Avon Lake Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 62.2 miles on I 77. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.10 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

87.3 miles from Bloomfield, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 54m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 42m. Total distance: 174.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 42m highway drive covering 174.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 77 and US 250. The longest continuous stretch is about 62.2 miles on I 77.

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

There are about 42 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 77 is the longest continuous segment at about 62.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 77 and US 250. You will hit about 21 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.7 miles in near SR 565 / State Route 565.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 174.6 miles you will encounter 21 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 5.7 miles (SR 565 / State Route 565): Navigation decision point; at 30.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 92.6 miles (US 250): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

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

5.7 mi into trip | ~9m in | SR 565 / State Route 565

At end of road, turn left onto SR 565 / State Route 565

Navigation decision point

30.2 mi into trip | ~52m in

Take the ramp toward I 77 North

Navigation decision point

Toward I 77 North

92.6 mi into trip | ~2h in | US 250

Take the exit onto US 250 toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon

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 87 Toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon

147.6 mi into trip | ~3h 5m in | SR 83 / Avon Lake Road

Enter roundabout onto SR 83 / Avon Lake Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

152.5 mi into trip | ~3h 11m in | SR 57; SR 83 / Avon Belden Road

Enter roundabout onto SR 57; SR 83 / Avon Belden Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

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 Bloomfield, OH to Lorain, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Massillon along the way.

Massillon

92.6 mi in | ~2h | via US 250

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 77	62.2 mi	1h 6m
US 250	28.1 mi	32m
Avon Lake Road	13.8 mi	16m
Frostyville Road	13.5 mi	23m
Burbank Road	10.3 mi	11m
State Route 565	6.9 mi	12m
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway	6.6 mi	9m
State Route 260	5.3 mi	9m

Longest stretch: I 77 — 62.2 mi, about 1h 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on SR 260

0.3 mi · 33 sec · SR 260

Turn slight left onto SR 260

5.3 mi · 9 min · State Route 260

At end of road, turn left onto SR 565

6.9 mi · 12 min · State Route 565

At end of road, turn left onto SR 145

2.4 mi · 4 min · Harriettsville Road

Turn right onto SR 564

13 mi · 23 min · Frostyville Road

At end of road, turn left onto SR 78

1.4 mi · 2 min · Woodsfield Road

Continue on SR 78

0.4 mi · 40 sec · McConnelsville Road

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 20 sec

Toward I 77 North

Merge onto I 77

62 mi · 1 hr 6 min · I 77

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto US 250

0.3 mi · 41 sec · US 250

Exit 87 Toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto US 250

3.2 mi · 3 min · South Wooster Avenue

Turn left onto US 250

22 mi · 25 min · US 250

Keep slight right at fork onto US 250

5.7 mi · 6 min · US 250

Continue on SR 83

1.2 mi · 1 min · Burbank Road

Enter roundabout onto SR 83

115 ft · 1 sec · Burbank Road

Continue on SR 83

0.2 mi · 11 sec · Burbank Road

Enter roundabout

122 ft · 1 sec

Continue

251 ft · 3 sec

Turn straight onto SR 83

8.9 mi · 10 min · Burbank Road

Continue on SR 83

0.4 mi · 30 sec · N Front Street

Continue on SR 83

2.6 mi · 4 min · Avon Lake Road

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

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 87.3 miles from Bloomfield, OH, or about 1h 54m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62.2 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 38 miles or 1h 1m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 87.3 miles or 1h 54m 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

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 Bloomfield, 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 Bloomfield, OH

This is one driving day of about 174.6 miles and 3h 42m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Bloomfield, 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 77 for about 62.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 87.3 mi from Bloomfield, OH · 1h 54m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sugarcreek, OH

87 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

Lebanon, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sugarcreek, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 94.3 miles from Bloomfield, 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...

24 mi from route ~59 min detour Free near mile 150.5

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

$27.10 one way

$54.19 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 61 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.38	$30.07	$60.15
premium	$4.91	$33.74	$67.49
diesel	$5.61	$38.55	$77.10

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$27

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 61.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	52.4	$18.33	$8.38
Efficient EV	43.7	$15.28	$6.98
EV Truck/SUV	69.8	$24.44	$11.17

Gas CO2

61 kg

EV CO2

20 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Bloomfield, OH

Afternoon in Bloomfield on Thursday

Local time

4:09 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lorain, OH

Afternoon in Lorain on Thursday

Local time

4:09 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

48°F

Sugarcreek, OH

87 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

11 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

3h 42m 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 Bloomfield, OH to Lorain, OH covers 174.6 miles and takes about 3h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 77, US 250, Avon Lake Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 87.3 miles from Bloomfield, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.10 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

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

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Trip from Bloomfield, OH to Lorain, OH

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Bloomfield, OH

Lorain, OH

Same local time

11 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 42m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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