Origin
Lorain, OH
Late night in Lorain on Wednesday
Local time
2:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lorain, OH to Arlington, OH
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
4h 5m
Distance
213.5 mi
344 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 53m
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6 AM
4h 6m
8 AM
4h 32m
10 AM
4h 15m
12 PM
4h 12m
3 PM
4h 16m
5 PM
4h 30m
8 PM
3h 58m
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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Arlington, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lorain, OH to Arlington, OH covers 213.5 miles and takes about 4h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 71, West Freeway, Avon Lake Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 93.5 miles on I 71. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.13 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
106.7 miles from Lorain, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 6m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 4h 5m highway drive covering 213.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 71 and West Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 93.5 miles on I 71.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 71 is the longest continuous segment at about 93.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and West Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 133 miles in.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 213.5 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 133 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 133.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 133.8 miles (I 670): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
133 mi into trip
|
~2h 34m in
Take the exit toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 109A
Toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton
7
133.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 35m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 670 West: Dayton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 670 West: Dayton
6
133.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 36m in
|
I 670
Keep slight right at fork onto I 670
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
209.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 59m in
|
SR 49
Take the exit onto SR 49 toward SR 49 North: Phillipsburg, Greenville
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 24
Toward SR 49 North: Phillipsburg, Greenville
8
209.9 mi into trip
|
~4h in
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SR 49
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 49 toward SR 49 North: Phillipsburg, Greenville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward SR 49 North: Phillipsburg, Greenville
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 Arlington, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Dayton along the way.
Dayton
133 mi in
|
~2h 34m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 71 | 93.5 mi | 1h 41m |
| West Freeway | 71.2 mi | 1h 18m |
| Avon Lake Road | 13.1 mi | 15m |
| John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway | 6.6 mi | 9m |
| I 670 | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| Avon Belden Road | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| Grafton Road | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| Lorain Boulevard | 2.9 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 93.5 mi, about 1h 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lorain, OH and Arlington, 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 83; SR 303
86 ft
·
1 sec
·
Avon Belden Road
13
Continue on SR 83; SR 303
231 ft
·
3 sec
·
Avon Belden Road
14
Enter roundabout onto SR 83
129 ft
·
1 sec
·
Avon Belden Road
15
Continue on SR 83
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Avon Belden Road
16
Continue on SR 83
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Avon Lake Road
17
Enter roundabout onto SR 83
392 ft
·
6 sec
·
Avon Lake Road
18
Continue on SR 83
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Avon Lake Road
19
Continue on SR 83
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Elyria Street
20
Continue on SR 83
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Wooster Street
21
Continue on SR 83
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Avon Lake Road
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 71 South: Columbus
23
Merge onto I 71
93 mi
·
1 hr 41 min
·
I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 109A
Toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 670 West: Dayton
Use the slight right lane.
26
Merge onto I 670
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Northeast Freeway
27
Keep slight right at fork onto I 670
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
I 670
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Merge onto I 70
71 mi
·
1 hr 18 min
·
West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Take the exit onto SR 49
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
SR 49
Exit 24
Toward SR 49 North: Phillipsburg, Greenville
Use the slight right lane.
30
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 49
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 49
Toward SR 49 North: Phillipsburg, Greenville
Use the straight lane.
31
Turn left onto US 40
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
US 40
32
Arrive at destination
US 40
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 106.7 miles from Lorain, OH, or about 2h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 93.5 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 80 miles or 1h 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 106.7 miles or 2h 6m 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 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Arlington, 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 213.5 miles and 4h 5m.
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.
The longest stretch is on I 71 for about 93.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 106.7 mi from Lorain, OH · 2h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
107 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 106.7 miles from Lorain, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 93.5 miles.
Arriving in Arlington, OH
The final approach into Arlington, 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 Arlington, 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
$33.13 one way
$66.27 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
75 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $36.77 | $73.55 |
| premium | $4.91 | $41.26 | $82.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $47.14 | $94.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 64.1 | 0 | $22.42 | $10.25 |
| Efficient EV | 53.4 | 0 | $18.68 | $8.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 85.4 | 1 | $29.89 | $13.66 |
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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
Arlington, OH
Late night in Arlington on Wednesday
Local time
2:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 18 to 22 mph
28% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 4:08AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 3:50AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
54°F
Mansfield, OH
107 mi in
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
18 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 5m 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 Arlington, OH covers 213.5 miles and takes about 4h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 71, West Freeway, Avon Lake Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 106.7 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 $33.13 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 demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 213.5 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 133 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 133.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 133.8 miles (I 670): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Lorain, OH to Arlington, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Dayton along the way.
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