This 124.3-mile journey from Lorain, OH to Crawford, OH is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 39 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $19, it's an economical option for exploring the Midwest. The drive primarily utilizes US 250, Dover Road, and Avon Lake Road, offering a mixed driving experience. Given its relatively short duration, you'll have plenty of flexibility for spontaneous stops or a leisurely pace. This route stays within Ohio, providing a straightforward exploration of the state's familiar landscapes.
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
62.2 miles from Lorain, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 19m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 39m. Total distance: 124.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving profile on this route, with about 45% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on US 250, which forms the longest uninterrupted segment at 43.1 miles. This blend means you'll experience both faster-paced highway driving and potentially more winding, local road sections. The character of the drive will likely evolve as you move from more developed areas toward your destination in Crawford, offering a varied experience behind the wheel.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 48 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 250 is the longest continuous segment at about 43.1 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 22.2 miles in near SR 83 / Avon Belden Road.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 124.3 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 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 49.4 miles (SR 83 / Burbank Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
22.2 mi into trip|~31m in|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|SR 83 / Avon Lake Road
Enter roundabout onto SR 83 / Avon Lake Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
49.4 mi into trip|~1h 5m in|SR 83 / Burbank Road
Enter roundabout onto SR 83 / Burbank Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
81.7 mi into trip|~1h 42m in|US 250
Take the exit onto US 250
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
98.3 mi into trip|~2h in|US 250; SR 800
Keep slight left at fork onto US 250; SR 800 toward US 250 East, SR 800 South: Cadiz-Dennison
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 250 East, SR 800 South: Cadiz-Denniso...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Lorain, OH to Crawford, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Newcomerstown along the way.
Newcomerstown
98.2 mi in|~2h|via US 250; SR 800
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 250
43.1 mi
55m
Dover Road
13.8 mi
15m
Avon Lake Road
13.7 mi
16m
Burbank Road
10.4 mi
11m
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
6.6 mi
9m
Dix Expressway
5.9 mi
6m
Sandusky Drive Southwest
5.9 mi
6m
Avon Belden Road
4.2 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
US 250
— 43.1 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lorain, OH and Crawford, 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 straight / slight right lanes.
39
Keep slight right at fork onto US 250
9.9 mi·10 min·US 250
40
Take the exit onto US 250; SR 800
0.1 mi·13 sec·US 250; SR 800
Toward US 36, US 250, SR 800: Dennison-Cadiz, Newcomerstown
41
Keep slight left at fork onto US 250; SR 800
1.7 mi·2 min·US 250; SR 800
Toward US 250 East, SR 800 South: Cadiz-Dennison
42
Turn left onto US 250
21 mi·30 min·US 250
43
Take the exit onto US 250
0.2 mi·28 sec·US 250
44
Continue on US 22; US 250
1.0 mi·1 min·Cadiz-Steubenville Road
45
Take the exit onto US 250
0.3 mi·38 sec·US 250
46
Turn right onto US 250; SR 9
0.6 mi·1 min·Cadiz-Jewett Road
47
Turn slight right onto Toot Road
0.9 mi·3 min·Toot Road
48
Arrive at destination
Toot Road
Trip Plan
For this relatively short 2-hour and 39-minute drive, you have the advantage of flexibility. Consider departing mid-morning to avoid rush hour and allow for a relaxed pace. With only one recommended stop, plan it strategically along US 250 during your longest stretch to break up the drive. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you approach Crawford, as services might become less frequent. The estimated fuel cost of $19 suggests this is an efficient trip for your budget.
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 62.2 miles from Lorain, OH, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 43.1 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 27 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.2 miles or 1h 19m 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 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Crawford, 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 124.3 miles and 2h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 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 US 250 for about 43.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 62.2 mi from Lorain, OH
· 1h 19m into the drive
The midpoint is around 62.2 miles from Lorain, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Crawford, OH
The final approach into Crawford, 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 Crawford, OH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discov...
23 mi from route
~59 min detour
Free
near mile 21.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.29 one way
$38.58 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg44 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$21.41
$42.82
premium
$4.91
$24.02
$48.05
diesel
$5.61
$27.44
$54.89
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
37.3
0
$13.05
$5.97
Efficient EV
31.1
0
$10.88
$4.97
EV Truck/SUV
49.7
0
$17.40
$7.96
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (65% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Lorain, OH
Morning
in Lorain on Friday
Local time
7:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Crawford, OH
Morning
in Crawford on Friday
Local time
7:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
12 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 39m 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 Crawford, OH covers 124.3 miles and takes about 2h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 250, 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 62.2 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 $19.29 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 is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 124.3 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 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 49.4 miles (SR 83 / Burbank Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
On the drive from Lorain, OH to Crawford, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Newcomerstown along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
methodology page
documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
