Origin
Lorain, OH
Late night in Lorain on Wednesday
Local time
2:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lorain, OH to Barnesville, OH
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 1m
Distance
138.9 mi
223 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 50m
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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.
Lorain, OH
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Barnesville, OH
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Lorain, OH to Barnesville, OH covers 138.9 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, 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 $21.56 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
69.4 miles from Lorain, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 3h 1m drive with frequent turns across 138.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 63 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Lorain, OH to Barnesville, 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 Barnesville, 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 Barnesville, OH.
1
Start on Hamilton Avenue
0.1 mi
·
37 sec
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Hamilton Avenue
2
Turn left onto West 21st Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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West 21st Street
3
Turn right onto Broadway
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
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Broadway
4
Turn left onto East 28th Street
2.3 mi
·
3 min
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East 28th Street
5
Turn right onto Grove Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
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Grove Avenue
6
Continue on Lorain Boulevard
2.9 mi
·
4 min
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Lorain Boulevard
7
Turn left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
6.6 mi
·
9 min
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John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
8
Continue on Grafton Road
2.3 mi
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2 min
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Grafton Road
9
Continue on Main Street
2.0 mi
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2 min
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Main Street
10
Continue on Grafton Road
1.5 mi
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1 min
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Grafton Road
11
Turn right onto Avon Belden Road
1.5 mi
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1 min
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Avon Belden Road
12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Avon Belden Road
85 ft
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1 sec
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Avon Belden Road
13
Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road
233 ft
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3 sec
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Avon Belden Road
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Belden Road
128 ft
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2 sec
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Avon Belden Road
15
Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road
2.5 mi
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2 min
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Avon Belden Road
16
Continue on Avon Lake Road
2.2 mi
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2 min
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Avon Lake Road
17
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Lake Road
394 ft
·
6 sec
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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
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Elyria Street
20
Continue on Wooster Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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Wooster Street
21
Continue on Avon Lake Road
2.6 mi
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4 min
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Avon Lake Road
22
Continue on Front Street
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
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Front Street
23
Continue on Burbank Road
9.0 mi
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10 min
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Burbank Road
24
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Burbank Road
98 ft
·
1 sec
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Burbank Road
25
Exit the roundabout onto Burbank Road
0.2 mi
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12 sec
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Burbank Road
26
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Burbank Road
135 ft
·
2 sec
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Burbank Road
27
Exit the roundabout onto Burbank Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Burbank Road
28
Continue on Dix Expressway
5.9 mi
·
6 min
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Dix Expressway
29
Continue on Dover Road
3.7 mi
·
4 min
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Dover Road
30
Continue on West Main Street
1.6 mi
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1 min
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West Main Street
31
Continue on Dover Road
7.0 mi
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7 min
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Dover Road
32
Continue on West Main Street
0.4 mi
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35 sec
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West Main Street
33
Continue on Dover Road
3.1 mi
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3 min
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Dover Road
34
Continue on Sandusky Drive Southwest
0.9 mi
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1 min
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Sandusky Drive Southwest
35
Continue on West Main Street
0.5 mi
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37 sec
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West Main Street
36
Continue on Sandusky Drive Southwest
4.9 mi
·
5 min
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Sandusky Drive Southwest
37
Turn right
3.0 mi
·
3 min
38
Take the exit right
6.6 mi
·
7 min
39
Keep slight right
9.9 mi
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10 min
40
Take the exit straight toward US 36, US 250, SR 800: Dennison-Cadiz, Newcomerstown
0.1 mi
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14 sec
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US 36, US 250, SR 800: Dennison-Cadiz, Newcomerstown
41
Keep slight left to continue on US 250 East, SR 800 South: Cadiz-Dennison
1.7 mi
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2 min
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US 250 East, SR 800 South: Cadiz-Dennison
42
Continue straight
0.6 mi
·
1 min
43
At the end of the road, turn left onto Center Street
495 ft
·
8 sec
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Center Street
44
Continue on Jewett Avenue
0.3 mi
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31 sec
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Jewett Avenue
45
Turn left onto Taylor Avenue
0.1 mi
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9 sec
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Taylor Avenue
46
Turn slight right onto Johnson Avenue
11 mi
·
15 min
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Johnson Avenue
47
Continue on Davis Street
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
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Davis Street
48
Continue on Freeport Tippecanoe Road
5.2 mi
·
7 min
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Freeport Tippecanoe Road
49
Continue on Cemetery Hill Road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
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Cemetery Hill Road
50
Continue on East Main Street
0.2 mi
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28 sec
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East Main Street
51
Turn left onto South Philadelphia Street
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
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South Philadelphia Street
52
Continue on Philadelphia Street
174 ft
·
3 sec
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Philadelphia Street
53
Continue on Smyrna Road
2.8 mi
·
4 min
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Smyrna Road
54
Merge slight left onto Cadiz-Piedmont Road
0.5 mi
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36 sec
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Cadiz-Piedmont Road
55
Continue on Cadiz Road
499 ft
·
14 sec
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Cadiz Road
56
Turn sharp left onto Freeport Road
2.5 mi
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3 min
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Freeport Road
57
Continue on Hendrysburg Freeport Road
9.0 mi
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13 min
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Hendrysburg Freeport Road
58
Continue on Hendrysburg Freeport Road
361 ft
·
6 sec
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Hendrysburg Freeport Road
59
Continue on Barnesville Hendrysburg Road
4.3 mi
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6 min
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Barnesville Hendrysburg Road
60
Continue on Bond Avenue
1.0 mi
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1 min
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Bond Avenue
61
Continue on North Chestnut Street
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
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North Chestnut Street
62
Turn left
210 ft
·
15 sec
63
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 69.4 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 80 miles or 1h 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.4 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 Barnesville, 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 138.9 miles and 3h 1m.
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 69.4 mi from Lorain, OH · 1h 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
69 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 69.4 miles from Lorain, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Barnesville, OH
The final approach into Barnesville, 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 Barnesville, 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
$21.56 one way
$43.11 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $23.92 | $47.85 |
| premium | $4.91 | $26.84 | $53.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.67 | $61.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41.7 | 0 | $14.58 | $6.67 |
| Efficient EV | 34.7 | 0 | $12.15 | $5.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 55.6 | 0 | $19.45 | $8.89 |
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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
Barnesville, OH
Late night in Barnesville on Wednesday
Local time
2:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
60°F
Mechanicsburg, PA
69 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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 Barnesville, OH covers 138.9 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, Broadway, East 28th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 69.4 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 $21.56 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 Barnesville, 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 Barnesville, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lorain, OH to Barnesville, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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