Origin
Lima, OH
Afternoon in Lima on Thursday
Local time
12:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lima, OH to Lorain, OH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 2m
Distance
227.3 mi
366 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 49m
★
6 AM
4h 2m
8 AM
4h 28m
10 AM
4h 11m
12 PM
4h 9m
3 PM
4h 12m
5 PM
4h 27m
8 PM
3h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lima, OH
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Lorain, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lima, OH to Lorain, OH covers 227.3 miles and takes about 4h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, State Route 124, SR 7 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.28 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
113.7 miles from Lima, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 1m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 2m. Total distance: 227.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 2m drive with frequent turns across 227.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 45 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 2m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lima, OH to Lorain, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | — | — |
| State Route 124 | — | — |
| SR 7 North | — | — |
| SR 7 | — | — |
| US 50 | — | — |
| US 50 East | — | — |
| Corridor D | — | — |
| US 250 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lima, OH and Lorain, OH.
1
Start on New Lima Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
New Lima Road
2
Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on OH State Route 124
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
OH State Route 124
4
At the end of the road, turn left
5.8 mi
·
7 min
5
Take the exit slight right toward SR 7 North: Belpre
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 7 North: Belpre
6
Turn left
25 mi
·
28 min
7
Keep slight right to continue on SR 7
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 7
8
Take the exit slight right toward US 50, SR 339: Parkersburg, Beverly
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
US 50, SR 339: Parkersburg, Beverly
9
Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Parkersburg
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
US 50 East: Parkersburg
10
Keep slight left to continue on Corridor D
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Corridor D
11
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
12
Merge slight left
98 mi
·
1 hr 44 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
US 250: Strasburg, Massillon
14
Turn left onto South Wooster Avenue
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Wooster Avenue
15
Turn left
22 mi
·
25 min
16
Keep slight right
5.7 mi
·
6 min
17
Continue on Burbank Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Burbank Road
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Burbank Road
115 ft
·
1 sec
·
Burbank Road
19
Exit the roundabout onto Burbank Road
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
Burbank Road
20
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
121 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
21
Exit the roundabout
253 ft
·
3 sec
22
Turn straight onto Burbank Road
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Burbank Road
23
Continue on N Front Street
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
N Front Street
24
Continue on Avon Lake Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Avon Lake Road
25
Continue on Wooster Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Wooster Street
26
Continue on Elyria Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Elyria Street
27
Continue on Avon Lake Road
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Avon Lake Road
28
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Lake Road
525 ft
·
9 sec
·
Avon Lake Road
29
Exit the roundabout onto Avon Lake Road
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Avon Lake Road
30
Continue on Avon Belden Road
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Avon Belden Road
31
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Avon Belden Road
79 ft
·
1 sec
·
Avon Belden Road
32
Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road
230 ft
·
3 sec
·
Avon Belden Road
33
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Belden Road
138 ft
·
2 sec
·
Avon Belden Road
34
Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Avon Belden Road
35
Turn left onto Grafton Road
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Grafton Road
36
Continue on Main Street
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
37
Continue on Grafton Road
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Grafton Road
38
Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
39
Turn right onto Lorain Boulevard
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Lorain Boulevard
40
Continue on Grove Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Grove Avenue
41
Turn left onto East 28th Street
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East 28th Street
42
Turn right onto Broadway
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Broadway
43
Turn left onto West 21st Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West 21st Street
44
Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Hamilton Avenue
45
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 113.7 miles from Lima, OH, or about 2h 1m into the drive.
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 50 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 113.7 miles or 2h 1m 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 18m
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 Lima, 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 Lima, OH
This is one driving day of about 227.3 miles and 4h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from Lima, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 113.7 mi from Lima, OH · 2h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
114 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 50 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 113.7 miles from Lima, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.28 one way
$70.55 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
80 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $39.15 | $78.30 |
| premium | $4.91 | $43.93 | $87.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $50.18 | $100.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 79.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 68.2 | 0 | $23.87 | $10.91 |
| Efficient EV | 56.8 | 0 | $19.89 | $9.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 90.9 | 1 | $31.82 | $14.55 |
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.
Destination
Lorain, OH
Afternoon in Lorain on Thursday
Local time
12:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Sugarcreek, OH
114 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
14 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
4h 2m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Lima, OH to Lorain, OH covers 227.3 miles and takes about 4h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, State Route 124, SR 7 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 113.7 miles from Lima, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.28 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 2m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lima, OH to Lorain, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lima, OH to Lorain, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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