Origin
Lorain, OH
Night in Lorain on Wednesday
Local time
10:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lorain, OH to Bradford, OH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 53m
Distance
196.3 mi
316 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 41m
★
6 AM
3h 54m
8 AM
4h 20m
10 AM
4h 3m
12 PM
4h 0m
3 PM
4h 4m
5 PM
4h 18m
8 PM
3h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lorain, OH
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Bradford, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lorain, OH to Bradford, OH covers 196.3 miles and takes about 3h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West 21st Street, State Route 611, Franke Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.47 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
98.1 miles from Lorain, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 56m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 53m drive with frequent turns across 196.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West 21st 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Lorain, OH to Bradford, OH is easy. At 3h 53m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lorain, OH to Bradford, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 21st Street | — | — |
| State Route 611 | — | — |
| Franke Drive | — | — |
| West Erie Avenue | — | — |
| Baumhart Road | — | — |
| Ohio Turnpike | — | — |
| SR 53 | — | — |
| the route | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West 21st Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lorain, OH and Bradford, OH.
1
Start on Hamilton Avenue
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Hamilton Avenue
2
Turn right onto West 21st Street
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West 21st Street
3
Continue on State Route 611
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 611
4
Turn left onto Franke Drive
285 ft
·
13 sec
·
Franke Drive
5
Turn right onto West Erie Avenue
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
West Erie Avenue
6
Turn left onto Baumhart Road
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Baumhart Road
7
Take the ramp slight right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
8
Keep slight right
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
9
Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
44 mi
·
46 min
·
Ohio Turnpike
10
Take the exit slight right toward SR 53: Fremont, Port Clinton
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 53: Fremont, Port Clinton
11
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
13 ft
·
the route
12
Exit the roundabout
2.2 mi
·
2 min
13
Take the exit right
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
14
Merge slight left onto Bypass Highway
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bypass Highway
15
Keep slight left to continue on Bypass Highway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Bypass Highway
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bypass Highway
62 ft
·
4 sec
·
Bypass Highway
17
Exit the roundabout onto Bypass Highway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Bypass Highway
18
Turn right onto Hayes Avenue
24 mi
·
33 min
·
Hayes Avenue
19
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
20
Merge slight left
97 mi
·
1 hr 43 min
21
Take the exit slight right toward US 36: Urbana, Piqua
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
US 36: Urbana, Piqua
22
Turn right onto East Ash Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Ash Street
23
Turn left onto Spring Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Spring Street
24
At the end of the road, turn right onto East Water Street
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
East Water Street
25
Turn left onto North College Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
North College Street
26
Turn right onto Covington Avenue
9.9 mi
·
14 min
·
Covington Avenue
27
Turn right
1.2 mi
·
2 min
28
Turn right onto East Main Street
33 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Main Street
29
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 98.1 miles from Lorain, OH, or about 1h 56m 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 43 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 98.1 miles or 1h 56m 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 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bradford, 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.
+
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 196.3 miles and 3h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 98.1 mi from Lorain, OH · 1h 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
98 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 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 98.1 miles from Lorain, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bradford, OH
The final approach into Bradford, 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 Bradford, 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
$30.47 one way
$60.93 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
69 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $33.81 | $67.62 |
| premium | $4.91 | $37.94 | $75.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $43.34 | $86.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 68.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 58.9 | 0 | $20.61 | $9.42 |
| Efficient EV | 49.1 | 0 | $17.18 | $7.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 78.5 | 0 | $27.48 | $12.56 |
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 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
Bradford, OH
Night in Bradford on Wednesday
Local time
10:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
8 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
3h 53m 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 Lorain, OH to Bradford, OH covers 196.3 miles and takes about 3h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 21st Street, State Route 611, Franke Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 98.1 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 $30.47 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.
The drive from Lorain, OH to Bradford, OH is easy. At 3h 53m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lorain, OH to Bradford, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lorain, OH to Bradford, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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