Origin
Clark, OH
Morning in Clark on Saturday
Local time
10:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Clark, OH to Lorain, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 52m
Distance
83 mi
134 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 45m
★
6 AM
1h 53m
8 AM
2h 9m
10 AM
1h 59m
12 PM
1h 57m
3 PM
1h 59m
5 PM
2h 8m
8 PM
1h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clark, OH
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Lorain, OH
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Trip Overview
Clark, OH to Lorain, OH is 83 miles and takes about 1 hour 52 minutes via SR 83, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip keeps you within the Midwest and stays within Ohio for the entire journey. Expect a mixed drive that balances efficiency with some local road segments. Given its manageable length, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion, allowing for a relaxed pace and potential for spontaneous stops along the way.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41.5 miles from Clark, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 52m. Total distance: 83 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with 42% of it utilizing highway speeds. You'll encounter a significant stretch of 28.6 miles on SR 83, providing a consistent pace for a good portion of the journey. As you progress, the landscape shifts between more open highway driving and segments on local roads like Avon Lake Road and Burbank Road. This blend means you'll get a taste of both efficient travel and more community-oriented stretches, keeping the experience varied.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 83 is the longest continuous segment at about 28.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 25.8 miles in near SR 83 / Dover Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 52m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 25.8 miles (SR 83 / Dover Road): Navigation decision point; at 33.8 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 56 miles (SR 83 / Avon Lake Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
25.8 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
SR 83 / Dover Road
At end of road, turn right onto SR 83 / Dover Road
Navigation decision point
5
33.8 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
56 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
|
SR 83 / Avon Lake Road
Enter roundabout onto SR 83 / Avon Lake Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
60.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
|
SR 83; SR 303 / Avon Belden Road
Enter roundabout onto SR 83; SR 303 / Avon Belden Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
60.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m 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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 83 | 28.6 mi | 39m |
| Avon Lake Road | 13.8 mi | 16m |
| Burbank Road | 9.1 mi | 10m |
| John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway | 6.6 mi | 9m |
| Avon Belden Road | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| Millersburg Road | 4 mi | 6m |
| Grafton Road | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| Lorain Boulevard | 2.9 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
SR 83
— 28.6 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clark, OH and Lorain, OH.
1
Start on County Road 19A
63 ft
·
7 sec
·
County Road 19A
2
Turn left onto SR 83
22 mi
·
32 min
·
SR 83
3
Continue on SR 83
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Millersburg Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto SR 83
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Dover Road
5
Turn left onto SR 83
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
SR 83
6
Enter roundabout onto SR 83
115 ft
·
1 sec
·
Burbank Road
7
Continue on SR 83
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
·
Burbank Road
8
Enter roundabout
122 ft
·
1 sec
9
Continue
251 ft
·
3 sec
10
Turn straight onto SR 83
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Burbank Road
11
Continue on SR 83
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
N Front Street
12
Continue on SR 83
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Avon Lake Road
13
Continue on SR 83
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Wooster Street
14
Continue on SR 83
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Elyria Street
15
Continue on SR 83
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Avon Lake Road
16
Enter roundabout onto SR 83
524 ft
·
8 sec
·
Avon Lake Road
17
Continue on SR 83
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Avon Lake Road
18
Continue on SR 83
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Avon Belden Road
19
Enter roundabout onto SR 83; SR 303
78 ft
·
1 sec
·
Avon Belden Road
20
Continue on SR 83; SR 303
229 ft
·
3 sec
·
Avon Belden Road
21
Enter roundabout onto SR 57; SR 83
139 ft
·
1 sec
·
Avon Belden Road
22
Continue on SR 57; SR 83
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Avon Belden Road
23
Turn left onto SR 57
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Grafton Road
24
Continue on SR 57
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Continue on SR 57
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Grafton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Continue on SR 57
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
Use the left lane.
27
Turn right onto SR 57
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Lorain Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
28
Continue on SR 57
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Grove Avenue
29
Turn left onto SR 57
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East 28th Street
30
Turn right onto SR 57
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Broadway
31
Turn left onto SR 611
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West 21st Street
32
Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Hamilton Avenue
33
Arrive at destination
Hamilton Avenue
Trip Plan
For this 83-mile trip, leaving mid-morning would be ideal, allowing you to avoid rush hour and still have ample daylight for the approximately 1 hour 52-minute drive. Since it's a shorter route, you have the flexibility to take your time. Keep an eye on your fuel; while the estimated cost is around $13, it's always wise to top off before heading out, especially since the longest uninterrupted stretch is 28.6 miles on SR 83. There are no mandatory stops suggested, so plan any breaks based on your personal needs.
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 41.5 miles from Clark, OH, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.6 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 18 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.5 miles or 56m 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 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 Clark, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Clark, OH
This is one driving day of about 83 miles and 1h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Clark, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on SR 83 for about 28.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 41.5 mi from Clark, OH · 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 41.5 miles from Clark, 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
$12.88 one way
$25.76 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $14.30 | $28.59 |
| premium | $4.91 | $16.04 | $32.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.33 | $36.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.9 | 0 | $8.71 | $3.98 |
| Efficient EV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.26 | $3.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.2 | 0 | $11.62 | $5.31 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Destination
Lorain, OH
Morning in Lorain on Saturday
Local time
10:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 17 mph
11% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT until April 22 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
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
5 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 52m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Clark, OH to Lorain, OH covers 83 miles and takes about 1h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR 83, Avon Lake Road, Burbank Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41.5 miles from Clark, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.88 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 is a straightforward 1h 52m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 25.8 miles (SR 83 / Dover Road): Navigation decision point; at 33.8 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 56 miles (SR 83 / Avon Lake Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Clark, OH to Lorain, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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