Origin
Lorain, OH
Night in Lorain on Tuesday
Local time
11:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lorain, OH to Richville, OH
Data updated 4 hours ago
Drive Time
1h 38m
Distance
74.6 mi
120 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 31m
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6 AM
1h 38m
8 AM
1h 53m
10 AM
1h 43m
12 PM
1h 42m
3 PM
1h 44m
5 PM
1h 52m
8 PM
1h 34m
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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Richville, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lorain, OH to Richville, OH covers 74.6 miles and takes about 1h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on SR 21, Wadsworth Road, John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.3 miles on SR 21. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.58 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
37.3 miles from Lorain, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Lorain, OH to Richville, OH covers 74.6 miles and takes about 1h 38m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 21 is the longest continuous segment at about 20.3 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 35 miles in near US 42; SR 3 / South Court Street.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 74.6 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 35 miles (US 42; SR 3 / South Court Street): Navigation decision point; at 35.2 miles (Lafayette Street): Navigation decision point; at 44.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
35 mi into trip
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~47m in
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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
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~47m in
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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
7
50 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Take the exit toward SR 21 South: Massillon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 13A
Toward SR 21 South: Massillon
5
50.2 mi into trip
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~1h 6m in
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SR 21
Merge onto SR 21
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 21 | 20.3 mi | 24m |
| Wadsworth Road | 9.2 mi | 10m |
| John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway | 6.6 mi | 9m |
| I 76 | 5.1 mi | 5m |
| 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 |
Longest stretch:
SR 21
— 20.3 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lorain, OH and Richville, OH.
1
Start on Hamilton Avenue
0.1 mi
·
37 sec
·
Hamilton Avenue
2
Turn left onto SR 611
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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West 21st Street
3
Turn right onto SR 57
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
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Broadway
4
Turn left onto SR 57
2.3 mi
·
3 min
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East 28th Street
5
Turn right onto SR 57
1.5 mi
·
2 min
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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
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Grafton Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on SR 57
2.0 mi
·
2 min
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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
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Avon Belden Road
12
Enter roundabout onto SR 57; SR 303
178 ft
·
2 sec
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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
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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
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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
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South Elmwood Avenue
22
Turn left onto SR 18; SR 57
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
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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
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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
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
I 76; US 224
29
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 13A
Toward SR 21 South: Massillon
Use the slight right lane.
30
Merge onto SR 21
20 mi
·
24 min
·
SR 21
Use the straight lane.
31
Turn left onto Walnut Road Southwest
1.3 mi
·
2 min
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Walnut Road Southwest
Use the straight / right lanes.
32
Continue on Richville Drive Southwest
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Richville Drive Southwest
33
Turn right onto TR 251
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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Stump Avenue Southwest
34
Turn right onto Navarre Road Southwest
53 ft
·
1 sec
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Navarre Road Southwest
35
Arrive at destination
Navarre Road Southwest
Trip Plan
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 37.3 miles from Lorain, OH, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.3 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 74.6 miles or 1h 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.3 miles or 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Richville, 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 74.6 miles and 1h 38m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on SR 21 for about 20.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.3 mi from Lorain, OH · 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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 74.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.3 miles from Lorain, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Richville, OH
The final approach into Richville, 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 Richville, 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
$11.58 one way
$23.16 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $12.85 | $25.70 |
| premium | $4.91 | $14.42 | $28.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.47 | $32.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.4 | 0 | $7.83 | $3.58 |
| Efficient EV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.53 | $2.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.8 | 0 | $10.44 | $4.77 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Destination
Richville, OH
Night in Richville on Tuesday
Local time
11:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
33°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
27 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 38m 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 Richville, OH covers 74.6 miles and takes about 1h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR 21, Wadsworth Road, John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.3 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 $11.58 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 demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 74.6 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 35 miles (US 42; SR 3 / South Court Street): Navigation decision point; at 35.2 miles (Lafayette Street): Navigation decision point; at 44.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Lorain, OH to Richville, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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