Drive Time
3h 54m
Distance
229.9 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
The drive from Day Heights, OH to Lorain, OH covers 229.9 miles and takes about 3h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Betty Lane, Buckwheat Road, State Route 28 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.53 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
115 miles from Day Heights, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 57m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 54m drive with frequent turns across 229.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Betty Lane | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Buckwheat Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 28 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 73 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 71 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Innerbelt | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SR 83 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Avon Lake Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Day Heights, OH and Lorain, OH.
Start on Kent Drive
At the end of the road, turn right onto Betty Lane
Turn right
Continue straight
Continue straight
Turn left onto Buckwheat Road
Turn right onto State Route 28
Turn left
Turn left
Turn right
Turn left
Turn left onto State Route 73
Take the ramp right toward I 71 North: Columbus
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling
Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt
Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland
Keep slight left
Take the exit slight right toward SR 83: Lodi, Wooster
Turn left onto 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
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.
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 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 115 miles or 1h 57m 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 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lorain, OH than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Day Heights, 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 Day Heights, OH
This is one driving day of about 229.9 miles and 3h 54m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 115 mi from Day Heights, OH · 1h 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
115 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 115 miles from Day Heights, 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
$33.53 one way
$67.07 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $38.40 | $76.79 |
| premium | $4.79 | $43.36 | $86.71 |
| diesel | $4.30 | $38.96 | $77.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 80.4 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 69 | 0 | $24.14 | $11.04 |
| Efficient EV | 57.5 | 0 | $20.12 | $9.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 92 | 1 | $32.19 | $14.71 |
Gas CO2
80 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Day Heights on Saturday
Local time
7:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Lorain on Saturday
Local time
7:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
75°F
Columbus, OH
115 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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