Origin
Lodi, OH
Morning in Lodi on Saturday
Local time
7:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lodi, 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
3h 46m
Distance
210.9 mi
339 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 34m
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6 AM
3h 46m
8 AM
4h 12m
10 AM
3h 55m
12 PM
3h 53m
3 PM
3h 56m
5 PM
4h 10m
8 PM
3h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lodi, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lodi, OH to Lorain, OH covers 210.9 miles and takes about 3h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Route 7, 5th Avenue, New Martinsville Bridge for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.73 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
105.4 miles from Lodi, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 53m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 46m. Total distance: 210.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 46m 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 3h 46m drive with frequent turns across 210.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 60 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Route 7 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 3h 46m 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 Lodi, OH to Lorain, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 7 | — | — |
| 5th Avenue | — | — |
| New Martinsville Bridge | — | — |
| 3rd Street | — | — |
| State Route 2 | — | — |
| North State Rt | — | — |
| 12th Street | — | — |
| I 70 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
State Route 7
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lodi, OH and Lorain, OH.
1
Start on State Route 7
1.6 mi
·
2 min
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State Route 7
2
Continue on 5th Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
5th Avenue
3
Continue on State Route 7
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
State Route 7
4
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
5
Continue on New Martinsville Bridge
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
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New Martinsville Bridge
6
Keep slight left
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
7
Merge slight left onto 3rd Street
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
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3rd Street
8
Continue on North State Route 2
1.3 mi
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1 min
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North State Route 2
9
Continue on North State Rt. 2
22 mi
·
27 min
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North State Rt. 2
10
Turn left onto 12th Street
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
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12th Street
11
Continue straight
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
12
Take the exit right
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
13
Continue straight
11 mi
·
12 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 70, US 40, US 250: Wheeling, Bridgeport
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
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I 70, US 40, US 250: Wheeling, Bridgeport
15
Turn right onto North Lincoln Avenue
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
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North Lincoln Avenue
16
Turn left onto Cadiz Pike
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Cadiz Pike
17
Continue on Sunset Heights Road
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Sunset Heights Road
18
Continue on Sunset Heights Road
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Sunset Heights Road
19
Continue on Colerain Road
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Colerain Road
20
Continue on Pleasant Grove Road
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Pleasant Grove Road
21
Continue on Cadiz-Harrisville Road
8.3 mi
·
12 min
·
Cadiz-Harrisville Road
22
Continue on East Market Street
2.2 mi
·
3 min
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East Market Street
23
Turn slight left onto Deersville Avenue
0.8 mi
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1 min
·
Deersville Avenue
24
Turn right onto Cadiz-Dennison Road
21 mi
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30 min
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Cadiz-Dennison Road
25
Continue straight
1.1 mi
·
1 min
26
Take the exit slight right toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: Uhrichsville, New Philadelphia
0.3 mi
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41 sec
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US 250 West, SR 800 North: Uhrichsville, New Philadelphia
27
Turn right onto Water Street
16 mi
·
17 min
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Water Street
28
Take the exit slight right toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon
0.3 mi
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42 sec
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US 250: Strasburg, Massillon
29
Turn left onto South Wooster Avenue
3.2 mi
·
3 min
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South Wooster Avenue
30
Turn left
22 mi
·
25 min
31
Keep slight right
5.7 mi
·
6 min
32
Continue on Burbank Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Burbank Road
33
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Burbank Road
115 ft
·
1 sec
·
Burbank Road
34
Exit the roundabout onto Burbank Road
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
·
Burbank Road
35
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
121 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
36
Exit the roundabout
253 ft
·
3 sec
37
Turn straight onto Burbank Road
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Burbank Road
38
Continue on N Front Street
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
N Front Street
39
Continue on Avon Lake Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Avon Lake Road
40
Continue on Wooster Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Wooster Street
41
Continue on Elyria Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Elyria Street
42
Continue on Avon Lake Road
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Avon Lake Road
43
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Lake Road
525 ft
·
9 sec
·
Avon Lake Road
44
Exit the roundabout onto Avon Lake Road
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Avon Lake Road
45
Continue on Avon Belden Road
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Avon Belden Road
46
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Avon Belden Road
79 ft
·
1 sec
·
Avon Belden Road
47
Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road
230 ft
·
3 sec
·
Avon Belden Road
48
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Belden Road
138 ft
·
2 sec
·
Avon Belden Road
49
Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Avon Belden Road
50
Turn left onto Grafton Road
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Grafton Road
51
Continue on Main Street
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
52
Continue on Grafton Road
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Grafton Road
53
Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
54
Turn right onto Lorain Boulevard
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Lorain Boulevard
55
Continue on Grove Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Grove Avenue
56
Turn left onto East 28th Street
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East 28th Street
57
Turn right onto Broadway
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Broadway
58
Turn left onto West 21st Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West 21st Street
59
Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
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Hamilton Avenue
60
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 105.4 miles from Lodi, OH, or about 1h 53m 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 46 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 105.4 miles or 1h 53m 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 5m
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 Lodi, 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 Lodi, OH
This is one driving day of about 210.9 miles and 3h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Lodi, 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 105.4 mi from Lodi, OH · 1h 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
105 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 46 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 105.4 miles from Lodi, 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
$32.73 one way
$65.46 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
74 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $36.33 | $72.65 |
| premium | $4.91 | $40.76 | $81.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $46.56 | $93.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 63.3 | 0 | $22.14 | $10.12 |
| Efficient EV | 52.7 | 0 | $18.45 | $8.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 84.4 | 1 | $29.53 | $13.50 |
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 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
7:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
70°F
West Chester, OH
105 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
10 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
3h 46m 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 Lodi, OH to Lorain, OH covers 210.9 miles and takes about 3h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Route 7, 5th Avenue, New Martinsville Bridge. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 105.4 miles from Lodi, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.73 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 46m 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 Lodi, OH to Lorain, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lodi, 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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