Origin
Lorain, OH
Afternoon in Lorain on Monday
Local time
1:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lorain, OH to Turpin Hills, OH
Drive Time
4h 41m
Distance
241 mi
388 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 28m
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6 AM
4h 42m
8 AM
5h 9m
10 AM
4h 51m
12 PM
4h 48m
3 PM
4h 52m
5 PM
5h 7m
8 PM
4h 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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Trip Overview
The drive from Lorain, OH to Turpin Hills, OH covers 241 miles and takes about 4h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West 21st Street, Broadway, East 28th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.05 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
120.5 miles from Lorain, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 20m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 41m drive with frequent turns across 241 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West 21st Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 41m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lorain, OH to Turpin Hills, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 21st Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Broadway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 28th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Grove Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lorain Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| John F | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Grafton Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West 21st Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lorain, OH and Turpin Hills, OH.
1
Start on Hamilton Avenue
0.1 mi
·
37 sec
·
Hamilton Avenue
2
Turn left onto West 21st Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West 21st Street
3
Turn right onto Broadway
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Broadway
4
Turn left onto East 28th Street
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East 28th Street
5
Turn right onto Grove Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Grove Avenue
6
Continue on Lorain Boulevard
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Lorain Boulevard
7
Turn left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
8
Continue on Grafton Road
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Grafton Road
9
Continue on Main Street
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
10
Continue on Grafton Road
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Grafton Road
11
Turn right onto Avon Belden Road
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Avon Belden Road
12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Avon Belden Road
85 ft
·
1 sec
·
Avon Belden Road
13
Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road
233 ft
·
3 sec
·
Avon Belden Road
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Belden Road
128 ft
·
2 sec
·
Avon Belden Road
15
Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Avon Belden Road
16
Continue on Avon Lake Road
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Avon Lake Road
17
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Lake Road
394 ft
·
6 sec
·
Avon Lake Road
18
Exit the roundabout onto Avon Lake Road
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Avon Lake Road
19
Continue on Elyria Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Elyria Street
20
Continue on Wooster Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Wooster Street
21
Continue on Avon Lake Road
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Avon Lake Road
22
Take the exit right toward I 71 South: Columbus
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
I 71 South: Columbus
23
Merge slight left
96 mi
·
1 hr 45 min
24
Keep slight right
97 mi
·
1 hr 47 min
25
Take the exit slight right toward Red Bank Road, Fairfax
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Red Bank Road, Fairfax
26
Continue on Red Bank Expressway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Red Bank Expressway
27
Continue on Red Bank Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Red Bank Road
28
Turn left onto Colbank Road
492 ft
·
15 sec
·
Colbank Road
29
Turn left onto US 50 West
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
US 50 West
30
Merge slight left onto Columbia Parkway
0.8 mi
·
53 sec
·
Columbia Parkway
31
Take the exit slight right toward US 50 Truck, SR 32, SR 125, SR 561: Lunken Airport, Eastern Avenue, Beechmont Avenue, Linwood Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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US 50 Truck, SR 32, SR 125, SR 561: Lunken Airport, Eastern Avenue, Beechmont Avenue, Linwood Avenue
32
Turn right onto Linwood Avenue
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Linwood Avenue
33
Turn sharp left onto Beechmont Avenue
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Beechmont Avenue
34
Continue on Beechmont Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Beechmont Avenue
35
Take the exit straight toward SR 32 East
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 32 East
36
Turn slight right onto Clough Pike
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Clough Pike
37
Turn left onto Turpin Hills Drive
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
Turpin Hills Drive
38
Turn right
56 ft
·
4 sec
39
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 120.5 miles from Lorain, OH, or about 2h 20m into the drive.
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 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 120.5 miles or 2h 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Turpin Hills, 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 241 miles and 4h 41m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 120.5 mi from Lorain, OH · 2h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
121 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 120.5 miles from Lorain, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Turpin Hills, OH
The final approach into Turpin Hills, 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 Turpin Hills, 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
$36.05 one way
$72.09 round trip
$3.80/gal
25.4 MPG avg
84 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $40.25 | $80.50 |
| premium | $4.79 | $45.45 | $90.90 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $53.54 | $107.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 84.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 72.3 | 0 | $25.30 | $11.57 |
| Efficient EV | 60.3 | 0 | $21.09 | $9.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 96.4 | 1 | $33.74 | $15.42 |
Gas CO2
84 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Turpin Hills, OH
Afternoon in Turpin Hills on Monday
Local time
1:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°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
6 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
4h 41m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Turpin Hills, OH covers 241 miles and takes about 4h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 21st Street, Broadway, East 28th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 120.5 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 $36.05 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 41m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lorain, OH to Turpin Hills, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lorain, OH to Turpin Hills, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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