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Trip from Orange, OH to Lorain, OH

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

2h 16m

Distance

111.4 mi

179 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 7m ★
6 AM
2h 16m
8 AM
2h 35m
10 AM
2h 23m
12 PM
2h 21m
3 PM
2h 24m
5 PM
2h 34m
8 PM
2h 11m

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

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Downtown Orange, OH, OH

Orange, OH

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Downtown Lorain, OH, OH

Lorain, OH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Orange, OH to Lorain, OH covers 111.4 miles and takes about 2h 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, I 77, Avon Lake Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.1 miles on US 250. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.29 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

55.7 miles from Orange, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 16m. Total distance: 111.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Orange, OH to Lorain, OH covers 111.4 miles and takes about 2h 16m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 250 is the longest continuous segment at about 28.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near SR 751.

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 111.4 miles you will encounter 18 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 0.1 miles (SR 751): Navigation decision point; at 29.5 miles (US 250): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 62.2 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | SR 751

Turn left onto SR 751

Navigation decision point

8
29.5 mi into trip | ~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
5
62.2 mi into trip | ~1h 11m in

Enter roundabout

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6
84.4 mi into trip | ~1h 39m in | SR 83 / Avon Lake Road

Enter roundabout onto SR 83 / Avon Lake Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6
89.3 mi into trip | ~1h 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

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 Orange, OH to Lorain, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Massillon along the way.

Massillon

29.5 mi in | ~33m | via US 250

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 250 28.1 mi 32m
I 77 21.9 mi 23m
Avon Lake Road 13.8 mi 16m
Burbank Road 10.3 mi 11m
US 36 7.1 mi 8m
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway 6.6 mi 9m
Avon Belden Road 4.2 mi 4m
Grafton Road 3.8 mi 4m
Longest stretch: US 250 — 28.1 mi, about 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Township Road 1248

321 ft · 19 sec · Township Road 1248
2

Turn left onto SR 751

411 ft · 8 sec · SR 751
3

Turn left onto US 36

7.1 mi · 8 min · US 36
4

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 47 sec
5

Merge onto I 77

22 mi · 23 min · I 77
6

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.
7

Turn left onto US 250

3.2 mi · 3 min · South Wooster Avenue
8

Turn left onto US 250

22 mi · 25 min · US 250
9

Keep slight right at fork onto US 250

5.7 mi · 6 min · US 250
10

Continue on SR 83

1.2 mi · 1 min · Burbank Road
11

Enter roundabout onto SR 83

115 ft · 1 sec · Burbank Road
12

Continue on SR 83

0.2 mi · 11 sec · Burbank Road
13

Enter roundabout

122 ft · 1 sec
14

Continue

251 ft · 3 sec
15

Turn straight onto SR 83

8.9 mi · 10 min · Burbank Road
16

Continue on SR 83

0.4 mi · 30 sec · N Front Street
17

Continue on SR 83

2.6 mi · 4 min · Avon Lake Road
18

Continue on SR 83

0.9 mi · 1 min · Wooster Street
19

Continue on SR 83

0.5 mi · 1 min · Elyria Street
20

Continue on SR 83

8.9 mi · 10 min · Avon Lake Road
21

Enter roundabout onto SR 83

524 ft · 8 sec · Avon Lake Road
22

Continue on SR 83

2.2 mi · 2 min · Avon Lake Road
23

Continue on SR 83

2.5 mi · 2 min · Avon Belden Road
24

Enter roundabout onto SR 83; SR 303

78 ft · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road
25

Continue on SR 83; SR 303

229 ft · 3 sec · Avon Belden Road
26

Enter roundabout onto SR 57; SR 83

139 ft · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road
27

Continue on SR 57; SR 83

1.5 mi · 1 min · Avon Belden Road
28

Turn left onto SR 57

1.6 mi · 1 min · Grafton Road
29

Continue on SR 57

2.0 mi · 2 min · Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
30

Continue on SR 57

2.3 mi · 2 min · Grafton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
31

Continue on SR 57

6.6 mi · 9 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
Use the left lane.
32

Turn right onto SR 57

2.9 mi · 4 min · Lorain Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
33

Continue on SR 57

1.5 mi · 2 min · Grove Avenue
34

Turn left onto SR 57

2.3 mi · 3 min · East 28th Street
35

Turn right onto SR 57

0.5 mi · 47 sec · Broadway
36

Turn left onto SR 611

0.8 mi · 1 min · West 21st Street
37

Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue

0.1 mi · 31 sec · Hamilton Avenue
38

Arrive at destination

Hamilton Avenue

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 55.7 miles from Orange, OH, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.1 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 25 miles or 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 55.7 miles or 1h 4m 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 47m

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 Orange, 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 Orange, OH

This is one driving day of about 111.4 miles and 2h 16m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Orange, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 250 for about 28.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 55.7 mi from Orange, OH · 1h 4m into the drive

city in Ohio, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wooster, OH

56 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

Dover, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wooster, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 55.7 miles from Orange, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Lorain, OH

The final approach into Lorain, 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 Lorain, OH.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

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...

24 mi from route ~59 min detour Free near mile 88.4
Caution: Vehicle Break-in and Theft Warning
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.29 one way

$34.58 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 39 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $19.19 $38.38
premium $4.91 $21.53 $43.06
diesel $5.61 $24.60 $49.19

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 39 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 33.4 0 $11.70 $5.35
Efficient EV 27.9 0 $9.75 $4.46
EV Truck/SUV 44.6 0 $15.60 $7.13

Gas CO2

39 kg

EV CO2

13 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

Orange, OH

Night in Orange on Thursday

Local time

11:09 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lorain, OH

Night in Lorain on Thursday

Local time

11:09 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Orange, OH to Lorain, OH covers 111.4 miles and takes about 2h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 250, I 77, Avon Lake Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 55.7 miles from Orange, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.29 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 111.4 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SR 751): Navigation decision point; at 29.5 miles (US 250): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 62.2 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
On the drive from Orange, OH to Lorain, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Massillon along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

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