Origin
Burton, OH
Late night in Burton on Friday
Local time
5:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Burton, OH to Lorain, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
66.5 mi
107 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 44m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Burton, OH
Osman Arabacı
Lorain, OH
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Trip Overview
This 66.5-mile drive from Burton to Lorain, Ohio, is a straightforward 1 hour and 29 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily be on the Outerbelt South Freeway and US 422, with a projected fuel cost of around $10. The route focuses heavily on highway driving, offering a quick and efficient journey between two points within the Midwest region. With no specific stops recommended, this trip is about getting from point A to point B with minimal fuss. It’s a practical option when you need to cover ground without a lot of detours.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 66.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience on this 66.5-mile route, with 74% of the journey taking place on freeways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 18.8 miles on the Outerbelt South Freeway. While much of the drive will feel familiar to interstate travel, you'll also navigate sections of US 422 and Ravenna Road, which may offer a slight change of pace. This route is designed for steady progress rather than winding scenic vistas, emphasizing efficiency for the driver.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Outerbelt South Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 18.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Outerbelt South Freeway and US 422. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 miles in near SR 44 / Ravenna Road.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.5 miles you will encounter 16 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 2.8 miles (SR 44 / Ravenna Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles (US 422): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
2.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
SR 44 / Ravenna Road
Turn left onto SR 44 / Ravenna Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
9.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 422
Merge onto US 422
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
24.9 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward I 480 East, I 271 South, I 480 West: Columbus, Cleveland, Toledo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 480 East, I 271 South, I 480 West: Col...
6
51.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
|
I 480
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480 toward Ohio Turnpike, Toledo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Ohio Turnpike, Toledo
8
58.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Burton, OH and Lorain, OH, road signs point toward Cleveland, Toledo, Ohio Turnpike and Elyria.
Cleveland
24.9 mi in
|
~34m
Toledo
24.9 mi in
|
~34m
Ohio Turnpike
51.5 mi in
|
~1h 7m
|
via I 480
Elyria
58.3 mi in
|
~1h 15m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Outerbelt South Freeway | 18.8 mi | 23m |
| US 422 | 15.4 mi | 18m |
| Ravenna Road | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| Ohio Turnpike | 5.6 mi | 6m |
| I 480N | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| SR 87 | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| East 28th Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Lorain Boulevard | 2.1 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Outerbelt South Freeway
— 18.8 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burton, OH and Lorain, OH.
1
Start on SR 87
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Park Avenue
2
Continue on SR 87
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
SR 87
3
Turn left onto SR 44
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Ravenna Road
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward US 422 West: Cleveland
5
Merge onto US 422
15 mi
·
18 min
·
US 422
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 480 East, I 271 South, I 480 West: Columbus, Cleveland, Toledo
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
8
Continue on I 480N
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
I 480N
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
1.3 mi
·
1 min
10
Merge onto I 480
19 mi
·
23 min
·
Outerbelt South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 480
Toward Ohio Turnpike, Toledo
12
Merge onto I 80
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Ohio Turnpike
13
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 145
Toward SR 57: Lorain, Elyria
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward SR 57 North: Lorain
15
Merge onto SR 57
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Lorain Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on SR 57
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Grove Avenue
17
Turn left onto SR 57
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East 28th Street
18
Turn right onto SR 57
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Broadway
19
Turn left onto SR 611
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West 21st Street
20
Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Hamilton Avenue
21
Arrive at destination
Hamilton Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.3 mi from Burton, OH · 44m into the drive
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 Burton, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.32 one way
$20.64 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $11.45 | $22.91 |
| premium | $4.91 | $12.85 | $25.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.68 | $29.36 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.28
Ohio Turnpike
(5.6 mi)
$0.28
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$0
Total
$11
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 | $6.98 | $3.19 |
| Efficient EV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.82 | $2.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.6 | 0 | $9.31 | $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 Friday
Local time
5:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
12 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
1h 29m 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 Burton, OH to Lorain, OH covers 66.5 miles and takes about 1h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Outerbelt South Freeway, US 422, Ravenna 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 33.3 miles from Burton, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.32 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.5 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles (SR 44 / Ravenna Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles (US 422): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Burton, OH and Lorain, OH, road signs point toward Cleveland, Toledo, Ohio Turnpike and Elyria.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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