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Trip from Lorain, OH to Antwerp, OH

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 1m

Distance

156 mi

251 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 50m ★
6 AM
3h 1m
8 AM
3h 24m
10 AM
3h 9m
12 PM
3h 7m
3 PM
3h 10m
5 PM
3h 23m
8 PM
2h 54m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Lorain, OH, OH

Lorain, OH

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Downtown Antwerp, OH, OH

Antwerp, OH

Wolfgang Weiser

Trip Overview

The drive from Lorain, OH to Antwerp, OH covers 156 miles and takes about 3h 1m 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, State Route 611, Franke Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.21 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

78 miles from Lorain, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 1m. Total distance: 156 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 1m drive with frequent turns across 156 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Lorain, OH to Antwerp, OH is easy. At 3h 1m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lorain, OH to Antwerp, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West 21st Street
State Route 611
Franke Drive
West Erie Avenue
Baumhart Road
Ohio Turnpike
US 20
Reynolds Road

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: West 21st Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lorain, OH and Antwerp, OH.

1

Start on Hamilton Avenue

0.1 mi · 34 sec · Hamilton Avenue
2

Turn right onto West 21st Street

2.0 mi · 3 min · West 21st Street
3

Continue on State Route 611

0.3 mi · 1 min · State Route 611
4

Turn left onto Franke Drive

285 ft · 13 sec · Franke Drive
5

Turn right onto West Erie Avenue

3.1 mi · 4 min · West Erie Avenue
6

Turn left onto Baumhart Road

4.2 mi · 6 min · Baumhart Road
7

Take the ramp slight right

0.5 mi · 1 min
8

Keep slight right

0.4 mi · 53 sec
9

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

76 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Ohio Turnpike
10

Take the exit slight right toward US 20: Maumee, Toledo

0.7 mi · 1 min · US 20: Maumee, Toledo
11

Keep slight right

0.2 mi · 25 sec
12

Turn straight onto Reynolds Road

0.5 mi · 45 sec · Reynolds Road
13

Continue on Conant Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · Conant Street
14

Turn right onto Anthony Wayne Trail

66 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Anthony Wayne Trail
15

Take the exit slight right toward SR 49: Payne, Antwerp

0.3 mi · 51 sec · SR 49: Payne, Antwerp
16

Turn right

0.6 mi · 1 min
17

Turn left onto Canal Street

381 ft · 9 sec · Canal Street
18

Turn right onto North Main Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · North Main Street
19

Turn right onto East River Street

33 ft · 1 sec · East River Street
20

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 78 miles from Lorain, OH, or about 1h 30m 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 34 miles or 39m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 78 miles or 1h 30m 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 28m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Antwerp, 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 156 miles and 3h 1m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 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 78 mi from Lorain, OH · 1h 30m into the drive

city in Wood County, Ohio, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Perrysburg, OH

78 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

Huron, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Perrysburg, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 78 miles from Lorain, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Antwerp, OH

The final approach into Antwerp, 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 Antwerp, 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

$24.21 one way

$48.42 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 55 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $26.87 $53.74
premium $4.91 $30.15 $60.30
diesel $5.61 $34.44 $68.89

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 54.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 46.8 0 $16.38 $7.49
Efficient EV 39 0 $13.65 $6.24
EV Truck/SUV 62.4 0 $21.84 $9.98

Gas CO2

55 kg

EV CO2

18 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Lorain, OH

Morning in Lorain on Friday

Local time

6:40 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Antwerp, OH

Morning in Antwerp on Friday

Local time

6:40 AM

EDT

Current temp

50°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

10 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

3h 1m 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 Antwerp, OH covers 156 miles and takes about 3h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are West 21st Street, State Route 611, Franke Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 78 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 $24.21 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

The drive from Lorain, OH to Antwerp, OH is easy. At 3h 1m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lorain, OH to Antwerp, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Lorain, OH to Antwerp, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.

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