Origin
Malaga, OH
Afternoon in Malaga on Saturday
Local time
2:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Malaga, OH to Lorain, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 16m
Distance
149.2 mi
240 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 4m
★
6 AM
3h 16m
8 AM
3h 40m
10 AM
3h 24m
12 PM
3h 22m
3 PM
3h 26m
5 PM
3h 39m
8 PM
3h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Malaga, OH
Jiří Dočkal
Lorain, OH
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Malaga, OH to Lorain, OH covers 149.2 miles and takes about 3h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 250, Water Street, Avon Lake Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.3 miles on US 250. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.16 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
74.6 miles from Malaga, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 42m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 250 | 28.3 mi | 32m |
| Water Street | 15.9 mi | 17m |
| Avon Lake Road | 13.8 mi | 16m |
| SR 800 | 12.5 mi | 18m |
| Burbank Road | 10.3 mi | 11m |
| Hendrysburg Freeport Road | 9.1 mi | 13m |
| Tippecanoe Road | 8.5 mi | 12m |
| John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway | 6.6 mi | 9m |
Longest stretch:
US 250
— 28.3 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Malaga, OH and Lorain, OH.
1
Start on SR 800
11 mi
·
17 min
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SR 800
2
Turn straight onto SR 800
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Bond Avenue
3
Continue on SR 800
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Barnesville Hendrysburg Road
4
Continue on SR 800
360 ft
·
8 sec
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Hendrysburg Freeport Road
5
Continue on SR 800
9.0 mi
·
13 min
·
Hendrysburg Freeport Road
6
Continue on SR 800
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Freeport Road
7
Turn sharp right onto US 22; SR 800
500 ft
·
6 sec
·
Cadiz Road
8
Continue on US 22; SR 800
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
Cadiz-Piedmont Road
9
Turn left onto SR 800
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Smyrna Road
10
Continue on SR 800
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Philadelphia Street
11
Turn right onto SR 800
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
East Main Street
12
Turn slight left onto SR 800
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Cemetery Hill Road
13
Continue on SR 800
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Freeport Tippecanoe Road
14
Continue on SR 800
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Davis Street
15
Continue on SR 800
8.5 mi
·
12 min
·
Tippecanoe Road
16
Continue on SR 800
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Johnson Avenue
17
Turn slight left onto SR 800
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Taylor Avenue
18
Turn right onto SR 800
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Jewett Avenue
19
Continue on SR 800
495 ft
·
12 sec
·
Center Street
20
Turn right onto SR 800
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Stillwater Avenue
21
Turn left onto SR 800
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 800
22
Take the exit onto US 250; SR 800
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
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US 250; SR 800
Toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: Uhrichsville, New Philadelphia
23
Turn right onto US 250; SR 800
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Water Street
24
Take the exit onto US 250
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
US 250
Exit 87
Toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Turn left onto US 250
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Wooster Avenue
26
Turn left onto US 250
22 mi
·
25 min
·
US 250
27
Keep slight right at fork onto US 250
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
US 250
28
Continue on SR 83
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Burbank Road
29
Enter roundabout onto SR 83
115 ft
·
1 sec
·
Burbank Road
30
Continue on SR 83
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
·
Burbank Road
31
Enter roundabout
122 ft
·
1 sec
32
Continue
251 ft
·
3 sec
33
Turn straight onto SR 83
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Burbank Road
34
Continue on SR 83
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
N Front Street
35
Continue on SR 83
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Avon Lake Road
36
Continue on SR 83
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Wooster Street
37
Continue on SR 83
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Elyria Street
38
Continue on SR 83
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Avon Lake Road
39
Enter roundabout onto SR 83
524 ft
·
8 sec
·
Avon Lake Road
40
Continue on SR 83
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Avon Lake Road
41
Continue on SR 83
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Avon Belden Road
42
Enter roundabout onto SR 83; SR 303
78 ft
·
1 sec
·
Avon Belden Road
43
Continue on SR 83; SR 303
229 ft
·
3 sec
·
Avon Belden Road
44
Enter roundabout onto SR 57; SR 83
139 ft
·
1 sec
·
Avon Belden Road
45
Continue on SR 57; SR 83
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Avon Belden Road
46
Turn left onto SR 57
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Grafton Road
47
Continue on SR 57
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
48
Continue on SR 57
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Grafton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
49
Continue on SR 57
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
Use the left lane.
50
Turn right onto SR 57
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Lorain Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
51
Continue on SR 57
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Grove Avenue
52
Turn left onto SR 57
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East 28th Street
53
Turn right onto SR 57
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Broadway
54
Turn left onto SR 611
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West 21st Street
55
Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Hamilton Avenue
56
Arrive at destination
Hamilton Avenue
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 74.6 miles from Malaga, OH, or about 1h 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.3 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 33 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.6 miles or 1h 42m 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 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lorain, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Malaga, 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 Malaga, OH
This is one driving day of about 149.2 miles and 3h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Malaga, 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 US 250 for about 28.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
75 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 74.6 miles from Malaga, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 235 decision points cluster between mile 28.4 and 127.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
28.4 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
US 22; SR 800 / Cadiz Road
Turn sharp right onto US 22; SR 800 / Cadiz Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
51.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
|
US 250; SR 800
Take the exit onto US 250; SR 800 toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: Uhrichsville, New Philadelphia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: Uhrichsville,...
8
67.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 33m in
|
US 250
Take the exit onto US 250 toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon
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 87
Toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon
6
122.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 39m in
|
SR 83 / Avon Lake Road
Enter roundabout onto SR 83 / Avon Lake Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
127.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 44m in
|
SR 57; SR 83 / Avon Belden Road
Enter roundabout onto SR 57; SR 83 / Avon Belden Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.16 one way
$46.31 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
52 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $25.70 | $51.40 |
| premium | $4.91 | $28.84 | $57.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.94 | $65.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.2 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 | 44.8 | 0 | $15.67 | $7.16 |
| Efficient EV | 37.3 | 0 | $13.05 | $5.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59.7 | 0 | $20.89 | $9.55 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Lorain, OH
Afternoon in Lorain on Saturday
Local time
2:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Dover, OH
75 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
14 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
3h 16m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discov...
23 mi from route
~59 min detour
Free
near mile 128.6
Caution: Vehicle Break-in and Theft Warning
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
149.2 mi in 3h 16m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 32% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
56 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.3 mi on US 250.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 23 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 28.4 miles in near US 22; SR 800 / Cadiz Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 149.2 miles you will encounter 23 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 28.4 miles (US 22; SR 800 / Cadiz Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 51.1 miles (US 250; SR 800): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 67.3 miles (US 250): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Malaga, OH and Lorain, OH, road signs point toward New Philadelphia and Massillon.
New Philadelphia
51.1 mi in
|
~1h 15m
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via US 250; SR 800
Massillon
67.3 mi in
|
~1h 33m
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via US 250
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 16m. Total distance: 149.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 28.3 miles on US 250. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 28.4 miles (US 22; SR 800 / Cadiz Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 51.1 miles (US 250; SR 800): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 67.3 miles (US 250): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Cuyahoga Valley National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Lorain, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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