Origin
Lorain, OH
Late night in Lorain on Saturday
Local time
5:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lorain, OH to Powell, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 23m
Distance
113.5 mi
183 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 13m
★
6 AM
2h 23m
8 AM
2h 43m
10 AM
2h 30m
12 PM
2h 28m
3 PM
2h 31m
5 PM
2h 42m
8 PM
2h 17m
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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Powell, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lorain, OH to Powell, OH covers 113.5 miles and takes about 2h 23m 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 $17.61 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.
Midpoint
56.7 miles from Lorain, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 23m. Total distance: 113.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 23m 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 2h 23m drive with frequent turns across 113.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 45 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 Powell, OH is easy. At 2h 23m 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 Powell, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 21st Street | — | — |
| Broadway | — | — |
| East 28th Street | — | — |
| Grove Avenue | — | — |
| Lorain Boulevard | — | — |
| John F | — | — |
| Grafton Road | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
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 Powell, 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
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Avon Lake Road
22
Continue on Front Street
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
Front Street
23
Continue on Burbank Road
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Burbank Road
24
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Burbank Road
98 ft
·
1 sec
·
Burbank Road
25
Exit the roundabout onto Burbank Road
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
Burbank Road
26
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Burbank Road
135 ft
·
2 sec
·
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
·
Dix Expressway
29
Continue on Dover Road
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Dover Road
30
Continue on West Main Street
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
31
Continue on Dover Road
7.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Dover Road
32
Continue on West Main Street
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
West Main Street
33
Continue on Dover Road
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Dover Road
34
Continue on Sandusky Drive Southwest
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sandusky Drive Southwest
35
Continue on West Main Street
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
West Main Street
36
Continue on Sandusky Drive Southwest
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Sandusky Drive Southwest
37
Turn right
3.0 mi
·
3 min
38
Take the exit right
6.6 mi
·
7 min
39
Keep slight left
16 mi
·
16 min
40
Take the exit slight right toward US 36: Port Washington, Newcomerstown
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
US 36: Port Washington, Newcomerstown
41
Keep slight left
203 ft
·
6 sec
42
Turn right
7.0 mi
·
8 min
43
Turn right
0.7 mi
·
1 min
44
Turn slight left onto Township Road 172B
1.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Township Road 172B
45
Arrive at your destination
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 56.7 miles from Lorain, OH, or about 1h 11m 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 25 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.7 miles or 1h 11m 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 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Powell, 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.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 113.5 miles and 2h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Lorain, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 56.7 mi from Lorain, OH · 1h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
57 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 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 56.7 miles from Lorain, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Powell, OH
The final approach into Powell, 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 Powell, 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
$17.61 one way
$35.23 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $19.55 | $39.10 |
| premium | $4.91 | $21.94 | $43.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.06 | $50.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.1 | 0 | $11.92 | $5.45 |
| Efficient EV | 28.4 | 0 | $9.93 | $4.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45.4 | 0 | $15.89 | $7.26 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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
Powell, OH
Late night in Powell on Saturday
Local time
5:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
11 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
2h 23m 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 Powell, OH covers 113.5 miles and takes about 2h 23m 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 56.7 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 $17.61 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.
The drive from Lorain, OH to Powell, OH is easy. At 2h 23m 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 Powell, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lorain, OH to Powell, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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