The drive from Harrisville, OH to Lorain, OH covers 132 miles and takes about 2h 49m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 250, Cadiz-Dennison Road, Water Street for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 29.4 miles on US 250.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.49 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
66 miles from Harrisville, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 25m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 49m. Total distance: 132 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (27%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 49m drive with frequent turns across 132 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
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 29.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 19 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 250 / West Main Street.
Driving Effort5/10
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 132 miles you will encounter 19 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: near the start (US 250 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 33.9 miles (US 250; SR 800): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50.1 miles (US 250): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 250 / West Main Street
Turn left onto US 250 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
33.9 mi into trip|~49m 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,...
8
50.1 mi into trip|~1h 7m 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
6
105 mi into trip|~2h 12m in|SR 83 / Avon Lake Road
Enter roundabout onto SR 83 / Avon Lake Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
109.9 mi into trip|~2h 18m 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 Harrisville, OH and Lorain, OH, road signs point toward New Philadelphia and Massillon.
New Philadelphia
33.9 mi in|~49m|via US 250; SR 800
Massillon
50.1 mi in|~1h 7m|via US 250
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 250
29.4 mi
34m
Cadiz-Dennison Road
21.4 mi
30m
Water Street
15.9 mi
17m
Avon Lake Road
13.8 mi
16m
Burbank Road
10.3 mi
11m
Cadiz-Harrisville Road
8.3 mi
12m
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
6.6 mi
9m
Avon Belden Road
4.2 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
US 250
— 29.4 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrisville, OH and Lorain, OH.
1
Start on Maynard Hollow Rpad
56 ft·7 sec·Maynard Hollow Rpad
2
Turn left onto US 250
0.2 mi·16 sec·West Main Street
3
Continue on US 250
8.3 mi·12 min·Cadiz-Harrisville Road
4
Continue on US 250
2.2 mi·3 min·East Market Street
5
Turn slight left onto Deersville Avenue
0.8 mi·1 min·Deersville Avenue
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
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 66 miles from Harrisville, OH, or about 1h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.4 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 29 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66 miles or 1h 25m 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 16m
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 Harrisville, 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 Harrisville, OH
This is one driving day of about 132 miles and 2h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Harrisville, 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 29.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 66 mi from Harrisville, OH
· 1h 25m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
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...
24 mi from route
~59 min detour
Free
near mile 109.2
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
39.6
0
$13.86
$6.34
Efficient EV
33
0
$11.55
$5.28
EV Truck/SUV
52.8
0
$18.48
$8.45
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 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 18, 2026
Origin
Harrisville, OH
Late night
in Harrisville on Saturday
Local time
5:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lorain, OH
Late night
in Lorain on Saturday
Local time
5:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 13 to 17 mph11% chanceLive 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
2h 49m 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 Harrisville, OH to Lorain, OH covers 132 miles and takes about 2h 49m 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 66 miles from Harrisville, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.49 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 132 miles you will encounter 19 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: near the start (US 250 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 33.9 miles (US 250; SR 800): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50.1 miles (US 250): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Harrisville, OH and Lorain, OH, road signs point toward New Philadelphia and Massillon.
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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
