Origin
Lorain, OH
Evening in Lorain on Thursday
Local time
7:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lorain, OH to Norton, OH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
52.2 mi
84 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
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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Norton, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lorain, OH to Norton, OH covers 52.2 miles and takes about 1h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Wadsworth Road, John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway, I 76 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.2 miles on Wadsworth Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.10 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 52.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 9m drive with frequent turns across 52.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Wadsworth Road is the longest continuous segment at about 9.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near SR 611 / West 21st Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.2 miles you will encounter 17 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 0.1 miles (SR 611 / West 21st Street): Navigation decision point; at 35 miles (US 42; SR 3 / South Court Street): Navigation decision point; at 35.2 miles (Lafayette Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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SR 611 / West 21st Street
Turn left onto SR 611 / West 21st Street
Navigation decision point
5
35 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
US 42; SR 3 / South Court Street
Turn right onto US 42; SR 3 / South Court Street
Navigation decision point
5
35.2 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
Lafayette Street
Turn left onto Lafayette Street
Navigation decision point
7
44.5 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Take the exit toward I 76 East, US 224 East: Akron
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 76 East, US 224 East: Akron
8
51.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Take the exit toward Cleveland-Massillon Road, Norton
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 14
Toward Cleveland-Massillon Road, Norton
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wadsworth Road | 9.2 mi | 10m |
| John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway | 6.6 mi | 9m |
| I 76 | 6.4 mi | 7m |
| Medina-Elyria Road | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| Grafton Road | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| Lorain Boulevard | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| East 28th Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Elyria Road | 2.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Wadsworth Road
— 9.2 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lorain, OH and Norton, 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 57; SR 303
178 ft
·
2 sec
·
Medina-Elyria Road
13
Continue on SR 57; SR 303
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Medina-Elyria Road
14
Continue on SR 57
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Medina-Elyria Road
15
Continue on SR 57
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Elyria Road
16
Continue on SR 57
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
·
Spieth Road
17
Enter roundabout onto SR 57; SR 252
22 ft
·
0 sec
·
Columbia Road
18
Continue on SR 57; SR 252
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Columbia Road
19
Turn left onto SR 18; SR 57
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Norwalk Road
20
Continue on SR 18; SR 57
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Liberty Street
21
Turn right onto SR 18; SR 57
402 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Elmwood Avenue
22
Turn left onto SR 18; SR 57
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
West Washington Street
23
Turn right onto US 42; SR 3
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
South Court Street
24
Turn left onto Lafayette Street
387 ft
·
5 sec
·
Lafayette Street
25
Continue on SR 57
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Wadsworth Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
26
Continue on SR 57
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Wadsworth Road
27
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 76 East, US 224 East: Akron
28
Merge onto I 76; US 224
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
I 76; US 224
29
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 14
Toward Cleveland-Massillon Road, Norton
Use the slight right lane.
30
Turn right onto South Cleveland Massillon Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Cleveland Massillon Road
31
Arrive at destination
South Cleveland Massillon Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.1 mi from Lorain, OH · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.1 miles from Lorain, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Norton, OH
The final approach into Norton, OH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.10 one way
$16.20 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $8.99 | $17.98 |
| premium | $4.91 | $10.09 | $20.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.53 | $23.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.48 | $2.51 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.57 | $2.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.31 | $3.34 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Norton, OH
Evening in Norton on Thursday
Local time
7:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Litchfield, OH
26 mi in
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
7 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
1h 9m 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 Norton, OH covers 52.2 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Wadsworth Road, John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway, I 76. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.1 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 $8.10 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.2 miles you will encounter 17 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 0.1 miles (SR 611 / West 21st Street): Navigation decision point; at 35 miles (US 42; SR 3 / South Court Street): Navigation decision point; at 35.2 miles (Lafayette Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Lorain, OH to Norton, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
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