Origin
Lorain, OH
Evening in Lorain on Sunday
Local time
8:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lorain, OH to Caldwell, OH
Drive Time
2h 52m
Distance
145.9 mi
235 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 42m
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6 AM
2h 53m
8 AM
3h 15m
10 AM
3h 1m
12 PM
2h 58m
3 PM
3h 2m
5 PM
3h 14m
8 PM
2h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lorain, OH
Marcella Soáres
Caldwell, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Trip Overview
Traveling from Lorain to Caldwell covers 145.9 miles across the heart of Ohio. You can expect to spend approximately 2 hours and 52 minutes behind the wheel, making this a very manageable one-day trip. With a fuel budget of about $22, it is an economical choice for a weekend getaway or a direct commute between these two Midwest locations. Since the entire route stays within the state of Ohio, you will enjoy a consistent travel experience without crossing regional borders. Whether you are heading south for business or a change of scenery, the trip is straightforward enough to complete without needing an overnight stay. Plan for one designated stop to break up the drive and keep your energy levels steady throughout the journey.
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
73 miles from Lorain, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 31m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip features a mixed driving profile that transitions between high-speed transit and local navigation. You will rely on a combination of I-77, Dover Road, and Avon Lake Road to reach your destination. Highway travel accounts for 53% of your journey, providing a solid foundation for the trip. Expect your longest uninterrupted stretch to occur on I-77, where you will cover 55.9 miles of continuous highway driving. As you move away from the interstate portions and onto the local roads, the pace shifts, requiring more attention to road signs and changing speed limits.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 45 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 77 is the longest continuous segment at about 55.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 22.2 miles in near SR 83 / Avon Belden Road.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 145.9 miles you will encounter 18 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: at 22.2 miles (SR 83 / Avon Belden Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 26.9 miles (SR 83 / Avon Lake Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 81.7 miles (US 250): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
22.2 mi into trip
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~31m in
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SR 83 / Avon Belden Road
Enter roundabout onto SR 83 / Avon Belden Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
26.9 mi into trip
|
~37m in
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SR 83 / Avon Lake Road
Enter roundabout onto SR 83 / Avon Lake Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
81.7 mi into trip
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~1h 42m in
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US 250
Take the exit onto US 250
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
6
88.3 mi into trip
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~1h 49m in
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I 77
Keep slight left at fork onto I 77
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
8
144.2 mi into trip
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~2h 49m in
Take the exit toward SR 78: Caldwell, Woodsfield
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 25
Toward SR 78: Caldwell, Woodsfield
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 77 | 55.9 mi | 59m |
| Dover Road | 13.8 mi | 15m |
| Avon Lake Road | 13.7 mi | 16m |
| Burbank Road | 10.4 mi | 11m |
| US 250 | 9.6 mi | 11m |
| John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway | 6.6 mi | 9m |
| Dix Expressway | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| Sandusky Drive Southwest | 5.9 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
I 77
— 55.9 mi, about 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lorain, OH and Caldwell, OH.
1
Start on Hamilton Avenue
0.1 mi
·
37 sec
·
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
·
East 28th Street
5
Turn right onto SR 57
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
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
·
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
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Avon Lake Road
22
Continue on SR 83
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
Front Street
23
Continue on SR 83
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Burbank Road
24
Enter roundabout onto SR 83
98 ft
·
1 sec
·
Burbank Road
25
Continue on SR 83
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
·
Burbank Road
26
Enter roundabout onto SR 83
134 ft
·
1 sec
·
Burbank Road
27
Continue on SR 83
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Burbank Road
28
Continue on SR 83
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Dix Expressway
29
Continue on SR 83
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Dover Road
30
Continue on US 250
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
31
Continue on US 250
7.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Dover Road
32
Continue on US 250
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
West Main Street
33
Continue on US 250
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Dover Road
34
Continue on US 250
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sandusky Drive Southwest
35
Continue on US 250
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
West Main Street
36
Continue on US 250
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Sandusky Drive Southwest
37
Turn right onto US 250
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
US 250
38
Take the exit onto US 250
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
US 250
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
39
Keep slight left at fork onto I 77
56 mi
·
59 min
·
I 77
Use the none lane.
40
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 25
Toward SR 78: Caldwell, Woodsfield
Use the slight right lane.
41
Turn left onto SR 78
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
McConnelsville Road
42
Turn left onto SR 821
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Marietta Road
43
Continue on SR 821
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Street
44
Continue on North Street
56 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Street
45
Arrive at destination
North Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 2-hour and 52-minute drive, consider departing in the mid-morning to avoid the heaviest local traffic patterns. Since the route is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility to adjust your departure time based on your personal schedule. Plan your single stop near the transition point between the interstate and local roads to ensure you are refreshed for the final leg of the trip. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before entering the more rural stretches, even though the total cost for the journey is a modest $22. Because you are tackling 145.9 miles in one go, staying hydrated and taking a quick break during your stop will help you stay alert until you pull into Caldwell.
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 73 miles from Lorain, OH, or about 1h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.9 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 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 73 miles or 1h 31m 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 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Caldwell, 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 145.9 miles and 2h 52m.
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 77 for about 55.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 73 mi from Lorain, OH · 1h 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
73 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 73 miles from Lorain, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Caldwell, OH
The final approach into Caldwell, 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 Caldwell, 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
$21.82 one way
$43.64 round trip
$3.80/gal
25.4 MPG avg
51 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $24.37 | $48.73 |
| premium | $4.79 | $27.51 | $55.03 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $32.41 | $64.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.8 | 0 | $15.32 | $7.00 |
| Efficient EV | 36.5 | 0 | $12.77 | $5.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 58.4 | 0 | $20.43 | $9.34 |
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Caldwell, OH
Evening in Caldwell on Sunday
Local time
8:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
54°F
Mansfield, OH
73 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
11 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 52m 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 Caldwell, OH covers 145.9 miles and takes about 2h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 77, Dover Road, Avon Lake Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 73 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 $21.82 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 145.9 miles you will encounter 18 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: at 22.2 miles (SR 83 / Avon Belden Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 26.9 miles (SR 83 / Avon Lake Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 81.7 miles (US 250): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Lorain, OH to Caldwell, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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