This 122.8-mile journey from Crawford to Lorain, Ohio, is a straightforward drive that can easily be completed in a single day. Expect to spend about 2 hours and 37 minutes on the road, with an estimated fuel cost of $19. The route primarily utilizes US 250 and Cadiz-Dennison Road, with a segment on Water Street. With 30% of the drive on highways, it offers a mixed driving experience. This trip is ideal for a day excursion within the Midwest region, allowing for a relaxed pace and minimal planning.
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
61.4 miles from Crawford, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 19m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 37m. Total distance: 122.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
You'll experience a mixed drive on this route, with 30% of it being highway driving. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 29.9 miles on US 250, offering a good opportunity to settle into a rhythm. The roads will vary, transitioning between faster highway sections and more localized routes like Cadiz-Dennison Road and Water Street. This blend means you'll get a taste of different driving environments as you make your way from Crawford to Lorain.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 42 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 250 is the longest continuous segment at about 29.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 21 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 24.6 miles in near US 250; SR 800.
Driving Effort6/10
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 122.8 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 24.6 miles (US 250; SR 800): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.8 miles (US 250): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 73.5 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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24.6 mi into trip|~37m in|US 250; SR 800
Take the exit onto US 250; SR 800 toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: Uhrichsville, New Philadelphia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: Uhrichsville,...
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40.8 mi into trip|~55m 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
5
73.5 mi into trip|~1h 32m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
95.8 mi into trip|~2h in|SR 83 / Avon Lake Road
Enter roundabout onto SR 83 / Avon Lake Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
100.6 mi into trip|~2h 6m 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.
Between Crawford, OH and Lorain, OH, road signs point toward New Philadelphia and Massillon.
New Philadelphia
24.6 mi in|~37m|via US 250; SR 800
Massillon
40.8 mi in|~55m|via US 250
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 250
29.9 mi
35m
Cadiz-Dennison Road
21.3 mi
30m
Water Street
15.9 mi
17m
Avon Lake Road
13.8 mi
16m
Burbank Road
10.3 mi
11m
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
6.6 mi
9m
Avon Belden Road
4.2 mi
4m
Grafton Road
3.8 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
US 250
— 29.9 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crawford, OH and Lorain, OH.
1
Start on Toot Road
0.9 mi·3 min·Toot Road
2
Turn slight left onto SR 9
0.4 mi·45 sec·Cadiz-Jewett Road
3
Take the ramp onto US 250
0.3 mi·36 sec·US 250
4
Merge onto US 22; US 250
0.5 mi·41 sec·Cadiz-Steubenville Road
5
Take the exit onto US 250
0.2 mi·23 sec·US 250
6
Turn right onto US 250
21 mi·30 min·Cadiz-Dennison Road
7
Continue on US 250; SR 800
1.1 mi·1 min·US 250; SR 800
8
Take the exit onto US 250; SR 800
0.3 mi·41 sec·US 250; SR 800
Toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: Uhrichsville, New Philadelphia
9
Turn right onto US 250; SR 800
16 mi·17 min·Water Street
10
Take the exit onto US 250
0.3 mi·41 sec·US 250
Exit 87Toward US 250: Strasburg, MassillonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn left onto US 250
3.2 mi·3 min·South Wooster Avenue
12
Turn left onto US 250
22 mi·25 min·US 250
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 250
5.7 mi·6 min·US 250
14
Continue on SR 83
1.2 mi·1 min·Burbank Road
15
Enter roundabout onto SR 83
115 ft·1 sec·Burbank Road
16
Continue on SR 83
0.2 mi·11 sec·Burbank Road
17
Enter roundabout
122 ft·1 sec
18
Continue
251 ft·3 sec
19
Turn straight onto SR 83
8.9 mi·10 min·Burbank Road
20
Continue on SR 83
0.4 mi·30 sec·N Front Street
21
Continue on SR 83
2.6 mi·4 min·Avon Lake Road
22
Continue on SR 83
0.9 mi·1 min·Wooster Street
23
Continue on SR 83
0.5 mi·1 min·Elyria Street
24
Continue on SR 83
8.9 mi·10 min·Avon Lake Road
25
Enter roundabout onto SR 83
524 ft·8 sec·Avon Lake Road
26
Continue on SR 83
2.2 mi·2 min·Avon Lake Road
27
Continue on SR 83
2.5 mi·2 min·Avon Belden Road
28
Enter roundabout onto SR 83; SR 303
78 ft·1 sec·Avon Belden Road
29
Continue on SR 83; SR 303
229 ft·3 sec·Avon Belden Road
30
Enter roundabout onto SR 57; SR 83
139 ft·1 sec·Avon Belden Road
31
Continue on SR 57; SR 83
1.5 mi·1 min·Avon Belden Road
32
Turn left onto SR 57
1.6 mi·1 min·Grafton Road
33
Continue on SR 57
2.0 mi·2 min·Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
34
Continue on SR 57
2.3 mi·2 min·Grafton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
35
Continue on SR 57
6.6 mi·9 min·John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
Use the left lane.
36
Turn right onto SR 57
2.9 mi·4 min·Lorain Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
37
Continue on SR 57
1.5 mi·2 min·Grove Avenue
38
Turn left onto SR 57
2.3 mi·3 min·East 28th Street
39
Turn right onto SR 57
0.5 mi·47 sec·Broadway
40
Turn left onto SR 611
0.8 mi·1 min·West 21st Street
41
Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue
0.1 mi·31 sec·Hamilton Avenue
42
Arrive at destination
Hamilton Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 2 hour and 37 minute duration, this is a perfect day trip, so consider leaving in the morning to maximize your time at your destination. The route has one recommended stop, but with only 122.8 miles, you have flexibility. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 29.9-mile stretch on US 250, as services might be less frequent. The estimated fuel cost is $19, so plan accordingly. This trip is entirely within Ohio, making navigation relatively simple.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 61.4 miles from Crawford, OH, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.9 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 27 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.4 miles or 1h 19m 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 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lorain, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Crawford, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Crawford, OH
This is one driving day of about 122.8 miles and 2h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Crawford, 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 US 250 for about 29.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 61.4 mi from Crawford, OH
· 1h 19m into the drive
The midpoint is around 61.4 miles from Crawford, 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...
23 mi from route
~59 min detour
Free
near mile 101.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.06 one way
$38.12 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg43 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$21.15
$42.30
premium
$4.91
$23.73
$47.47
diesel
$5.61
$27.11
$54.23
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
36.8
0
$12.89
$5.89
Efficient EV
30.7
0
$10.75
$4.91
EV Truck/SUV
49.1
0
$17.19
$7.86
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Crawford, OH
Late night
in Crawford on Friday
Local time
3:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lorain, OH
Late night
in Lorain on Friday
Local time
3:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°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
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
2h 37m 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 Crawford, OH to Lorain, OH covers 122.8 miles and takes about 2h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 250, Cadiz-Dennison Road, Water Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 61.4 miles from Crawford, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.06 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 122.8 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 24.6 miles (US 250; SR 800): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.8 miles (US 250): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 73.5 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Between Crawford, OH and Lorain, OH, road signs point toward New Philadelphia and Massillon.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the
methodology page.
