Origin
Lorain, OH
Evening in Lorain on Sunday
Local time
7:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lorain, OH to Beaver, OH
Drive Time
4h 24m
Distance
213.3 mi
343 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 12m
★
6 AM
4h 25m
8 AM
4h 52m
10 AM
4h 34m
12 PM
4h 32m
3 PM
4h 36m
5 PM
4h 50m
8 PM
4h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lorain, OH
Marcella Soáres
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Lorain down to Beaver, expect a straightforward journey covering 213.3 miles through the heart of Ohio. This drive typically takes about 4 hours and 24 minutes, making it a manageable day trip if you get an early start. Budgeting approximately $32 for fuel will keep you moving along the primary corridors of I-71 and US 23. Because the route remains entirely within the Midwest, you will experience a consistent regional feel as you transition from the northern part of the state toward the south. It is an efficient path that avoids the need for an overnight stay, provided you are comfortable with a full day on the road.
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
106.6 miles from Lorain, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 6m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience that balances high-speed interstate travel with more localized highway navigation. Roughly 59% of your journey is spent on highways, with a significant 101.5-mile stretch on I-71 that allows you to cover ground quickly. As you navigate away from the interstate and transition onto US 23 and Portsmouth-Columbus Road, the character of the drive shifts from a fast-paced transit to a more standard highway pace. This combination keeps the drive from feeling like a monotonous grind while ensuring you reach your destination in Beaver without unnecessary delays. You will find that the road remains reliable, offering a clear path through the state's interior.
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.
I 71 is the longest continuous segment at about 101.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 136 miles in near I 71.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 27 significant decision points across 213.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 136 miles (I 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 141.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 141.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 27 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
136 mi into trip
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~2h 38m in
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I 71
Keep slight right at fork onto I 71
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
8
141.1 mi into trip
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~2h 44m in
Take the exit toward I 270: Stringtown Road, Grove City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 101
Toward I 270: Stringtown Road, Grove City
8
141.4 mi into trip
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~2h 45m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 270 East: Stringtown Road, Grove City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 270 East: Stringtown Road, Grove City
7
141.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 45m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 270 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 270 East
8
143.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 48m in
Take the exit toward US 23 North, US 23 South: High Street, Circleville
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 52
Toward US 23 North, US 23 South: High Street, C...
Towns Along This Route
Between Lorain, OH and Beaver, OH, road signs point toward Grove City and Circleville.
Grove City
141.1 mi in
|
~2h 44m
Circleville
143.4 mi in
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~2h 48m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 71 | 101.5 mi | 1h 51m |
| Portsmouth - Columbus Road | 36.5 mi | 47m |
| US 23 | 14.7 mi | 20m |
| Avon Lake Road | 13.1 mi | 15m |
| James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway | 7.3 mi | 8m |
| John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway | 6.6 mi | 9m |
| Bridge Street | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| Avon Belden Road | 4.2 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 101.5 mi, about 1h 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lorain, OH and Beaver, OH.
1
Start on Hamilton Avenue
0.1 mi
·
37 sec
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Hamilton Avenue
2
Turn left onto SR 611
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West 21st Street
3
Turn right onto SR 57
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Broadway
4
Turn left onto SR 57
2.3 mi
·
3 min
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East 28th Street
5
Turn right onto SR 57
1.5 mi
·
2 min
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Grove Avenue
6
Continue on SR 57
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Lorain Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto SR 57; SR 113
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on SR 57
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Grafton Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on SR 57
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on SR 57
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Grafton Road
11
Turn right onto SR 57; SR 83
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Avon Belden Road
12
Enter roundabout onto SR 83; SR 303
86 ft
·
1 sec
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Avon Belden Road
13
Continue on SR 83; SR 303
231 ft
·
3 sec
·
Avon Belden Road
14
Enter roundabout onto SR 83
129 ft
·
1 sec
·
Avon Belden Road
15
Continue on SR 83
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Avon Belden Road
16
Continue on SR 83
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Avon Lake Road
17
Enter roundabout onto SR 83
392 ft
·
6 sec
·
Avon Lake Road
18
Continue on SR 83
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Avon Lake Road
19
Continue on SR 83
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Elyria Street
20
Continue on SR 83
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Wooster Street
21
Continue on SR 83
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Avon Lake Road
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 71 South: Columbus
23
Merge onto I 71
96 mi
·
1 hr 45 min
·
I 71
Use the none lane.
24
Keep slight right at fork onto I 71
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
I 71
Use the none lane.
25
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 101
Toward I 270: Stringtown Road, Grove City
Use the slight right lane.
26
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 270 East: Stringtown Road, Grove City
Use the slight left lane.
27
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 270 East
Use the slight left lane.
28
Merge onto I 270
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
29
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 52
Toward US 23 North, US 23 South: High Street, Circleville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward US 23 South: Circleville
31
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
32
Merge onto US 23
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
South High Street
33
Continue on US 23
37 mi
·
47 min
·
Portsmouth - Columbus Road
Use the straight lane.
34
Keep slight right at fork onto US 23
15 mi
·
20 min
·
US 23
35
Turn left onto SR 220
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
North Market Street
36
Turn right onto SR 220
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
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West 3rd Street
37
Turn left onto SR 220
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Bridge Street
38
Turn left onto SR 32; SR 124
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
39
Turn left onto SR 335
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
SR 335
40
Continue on SR 335; C-57
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Main Street
41
Turn left onto SR 335
85 ft
·
1 sec
·
SR 335
42
Arrive at destination
SR 335
Trip Plan
To keep your 4 hour and 24 minute trip comfortable, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refuel. Since the longest uninterrupted segment is 101.5 miles, consider timing your break right after you finish that stretch on I-71 to refresh yourself before tackling the remaining miles on US 23. Departing early in the morning is your best bet to avoid potential congestion and ensure you arrive in Beaver with plenty of daylight left. Given the $32 fuel estimate, keeping a consistent speed will help you stick to your budget throughout the trek. Use the flexibility of this single-day itinerary to adjust your pace based on traffic conditions, which are most likely to fluctuate as you transition between major roads.
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 106.6 miles from Lorain, OH, or about 2h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 101.5 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 80 miles or 1h 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 106.6 miles or 2h 6m 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 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beaver, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lorain, 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 Lorain, OH
This is one driving day of about 213.3 miles and 4h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lorain, 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 I 71 for about 101.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 106.6 mi from Lorain, OH · 2h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
107 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 106.6 miles from Lorain, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 101.5 miles.
Arriving in Beaver, OH
The final approach into Beaver, 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 Beaver, OH.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.90 one way
$63.81 round trip
$3.80/gal
25.4 MPG avg
75 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $35.62 | $71.25 |
| premium | $4.79 | $40.22 | $80.45 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $47.39 | $94.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 64 | 0 | $22.40 | $10.24 |
| Efficient EV | 53.3 | 0 | $18.66 | $8.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 85.3 | 1 | $29.86 | $13.65 |
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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.
Destination
Beaver, OH
Evening in Beaver on Sunday
Local time
7:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
9 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 24m 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 Lorain, OH to Beaver, OH covers 213.3 miles and takes about 4h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 71, Portsmouth - Columbus Road, US 23. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 106.6 miles from Lorain, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.90 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 demanding drive. With 27 significant decision points across 213.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 136 miles (I 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 141.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 141.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Lorain, OH and Beaver, OH, road signs point toward Grove City and Circleville.
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