Drive Time
2h 40m
Distance
159.5 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
The drive from Caldwell, OH to Lorain, OH covers 159.5 miles and takes about 2h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Street, Marietta Road, McConnelsville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.27 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
79.8 miles from Caldwell, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 40m drive with frequent turns across 159.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Marietta Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| McConnelsville Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 77 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 250 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Wooster Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Burbank Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| the route | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Caldwell, OH and Lorain, OH.
Start on North Street
Continue on West Street
Turn straight onto Marietta Road
Turn right onto McConnelsville Road
Take the ramp left toward I 77 North
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon
Turn left onto South Wooster Avenue
Turn left
Keep slight right
Continue on Burbank Road
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Burbank Road
Exit the roundabout onto Burbank Road
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
Exit the roundabout
Turn straight onto Burbank Road
Continue on N Front Street
Continue on Avon Lake Road
Continue on Wooster Street
Continue on Elyria Street
Continue on Avon Lake Road
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Lake Road
Exit the roundabout onto Avon Lake Road
Continue on Avon Belden Road
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Avon Belden Road
Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Belden Road
Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road
Turn left onto Grafton Road
Continue on Main Street
Continue on Grafton Road
Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
Turn right onto Lorain Boulevard
Continue on Grove Avenue
Turn left onto East 28th Street
Turn right onto Broadway
Turn left onto West 21st Street
Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 79.8 miles or 1h 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lorain, OH than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Caldwell, 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 Caldwell, OH
This is one driving day of about 159.5 miles and 2h 40m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 79.8 mi from Caldwell, OH · 1h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
80 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 79.8 miles from Caldwell, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$23.27 one way
$46.53 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $26.64 | $53.28 |
| premium | $4.79 | $30.08 | $60.16 |
| diesel | $4.30 | $27.03 | $54.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55.8 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 47.9 | 0 | $16.75 | $7.66 |
| Efficient EV | 39.9 | 0 | $13.96 | $6.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 63.8 | 0 | $22.33 | $10.21 |
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (66% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Caldwell on Saturday
Local time
6:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Lorain on Saturday
Local time
6:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
54°F
Mansfield, OH
80 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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