Origin
Lorain, OH
Evening in Lorain on Friday
Local time
6:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lorain, OH to Plymouth, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
52.7 mi
85 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
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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Plymouth, OH
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Trip Overview
This 52.7-mile drive from Lorain to Plymouth, Ohio, can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 14 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily navigate on State Route 2, West Main Street, and Mudbrook Road, with about 44% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this Midwest to Midwest route is around $8. Given its short length and mixed driving profile, this trip offers flexibility for when you want to depart and how often you might want to stop. It’s a straightforward journey that doesn't require an overnight stay.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 52.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, blending some highway time with local road navigation. With 44% of the trip on highways, you'll encounter some faster-paced sections. The longest continuous stretch you'll experience is 19.2 miles on State Route 2, allowing for a good period of steady travel. As you transition between State Route 2, West Main Street, and Mudbrook Road, the character of the drive will shift, offering a varied experience behind the wheel rather than a monotonous interstate cruise.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Route 2 is the longest continuous segment at about 19.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near SR 611 / West 21st Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 14m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SR 611 / West 21st Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (SR 58 / North Leavitt Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 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
|
SR 611 / West 21st Street
Turn right onto SR 611 / West 21st Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
SR 58 / North Leavitt Road
Turn left onto SR 58 / North Leavitt Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
3.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward SR 2 West: Sandusky
Navigation decision point
Toward SR 2 West: Sandusky
5
23.2 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward SR 13: Huron, Norwalk
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SR 13: Huron, Norwalk
4
23.5 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
SR 13 / Mudbrook Road
Turn left onto SR 13 / Mudbrook Road
Navigation decision point
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 Plymouth, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Norwalk along the way.
Norwalk
23.2 mi in
|
~28m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 2 | 19.2 mi | 20m |
| West Main Street | 15.9 mi | 23m |
| Mudbrook Road | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| Whittlesey Avenue | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| SR 61 | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| North Leavitt Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| US 250 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| West 21st Street | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
State Route 2
— 19.2 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lorain, OH and Plymouth, OH.
1
Start on Hamilton Avenue
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Hamilton Avenue
2
Turn right onto SR 611
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West 21st Street
3
Turn left onto SR 58
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
North Leavitt Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward SR 2 West: Sandusky
5
Continue on SR 2
19 mi
·
20 min
·
State Route 2
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Toward SR 13: Huron, Norwalk
7
Turn left onto SR 13
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Mudbrook Road
8
At end of road, turn left onto US 250; SR 13
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 250; SR 13
9
Turn right onto TR 49
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Shaw Mill Road
10
Continue on Whittlesey Avenue
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Whittlesey Avenue
11
Turn right onto SR 61
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
West Main Street
12
Continue on SR 61
14 mi
·
19 min
·
West Main Street
13
Turn left onto SR 61; SR 598
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
SR 61; SR 598
14
Turn right onto West Broadway Street
427 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Broadway Street
15
Arrive at destination
West Broadway Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.4 mi from Lorain, OH · 33m 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.4 miles from Lorain, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Plymouth, OH
The final approach into Plymouth, 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
$8.18 one way
$16.36 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $9.08 | $18.15 |
| premium | $4.91 | $10.19 | $20.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.64 | $23.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.53 | $2.53 |
| Efficient EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.61 | $2.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.38 | $3.37 |
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
Plymouth, OH
Evening in Plymouth on Friday
Local time
6:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Norwalk, 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
14 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
1h 14m 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 Plymouth, OH covers 52.7 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Route 2, West Main Street, Mudbrook Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.4 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 $8.18 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 is a straightforward 1h 14m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SR 611 / West 21st Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (SR 58 / North Leavitt Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles: Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Lorain, OH to Plymouth, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Norwalk along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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