Origin
Pomeroy, OH
Evening in Pomeroy on Thursday
Local time
6:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pomeroy, OH to Lorain, OH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 55m
Distance
227.6 mi
366 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 43m
★
6 AM
3h 56m
8 AM
4h 22m
10 AM
4h 5m
12 PM
4h 2m
3 PM
4h 6m
5 PM
4h 20m
8 PM
3h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pomeroy, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Lorain, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pomeroy, OH to Lorain, OH covers 227.6 miles and takes about 3h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Court Street, East Main Street, Nye Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.32 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
113.8 miles from Pomeroy, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 57m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 55m. Total distance: 227.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 55m 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 3h 55m drive with frequent turns across 227.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 44 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Court 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 55m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Pomeroy, OH to Lorain, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Court Street | — | — |
| East Main Street | — | — |
| Nye Avenue | — | — |
| Chester Road | — | — |
| SR 7 | — | — |
| US 50 | — | — |
| US 50 East | — | — |
| Corridor D | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Court Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pomeroy, OH and Lorain, OH.
1
Start on West 2nd Street
16 ft
·
3 sec
·
West 2nd Street
2
Turn right onto Court Street
240 ft
·
18 sec
·
Court Street
3
Turn left onto East Main Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
4
Turn left onto Nye Avenue
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Nye Avenue
5
Turn right onto Chester Road
27 mi
·
32 min
·
Chester Road
6
Keep slight right to continue on SR 7
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 7
7
Take the exit slight right toward US 50, SR 339: Parkersburg, Beverly
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
US 50, SR 339: Parkersburg, Beverly
8
Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Parkersburg
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
US 50 East: Parkersburg
9
Keep slight left to continue on Corridor D
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Corridor D
10
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
11
Merge slight left
98 mi
·
1 hr 44 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
US 250: Strasburg, Massillon
13
Turn left onto South Wooster Avenue
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Wooster Avenue
14
Turn left
22 mi
·
25 min
15
Keep slight right
5.7 mi
·
6 min
16
Continue on Burbank Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Burbank Road
17
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Burbank Road
115 ft
·
1 sec
·
Burbank Road
18
Exit the roundabout onto Burbank Road
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
Burbank Road
19
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
121 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
20
Exit the roundabout
253 ft
·
3 sec
21
Turn straight onto Burbank Road
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Burbank Road
22
Continue on N Front Street
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
N Front Street
23
Continue on Avon Lake Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Avon Lake Road
24
Continue on Wooster Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Wooster Street
25
Continue on Elyria Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Elyria Street
26
Continue on Avon Lake Road
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Avon Lake Road
27
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Lake Road
525 ft
·
9 sec
·
Avon Lake Road
28
Exit the roundabout onto Avon Lake Road
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Avon Lake Road
29
Continue on Avon Belden Road
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Avon Belden Road
30
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Avon Belden Road
79 ft
·
1 sec
·
Avon Belden Road
31
Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road
230 ft
·
3 sec
·
Avon Belden Road
32
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Belden Road
138 ft
·
2 sec
·
Avon Belden Road
33
Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Avon Belden Road
34
Turn left onto Grafton Road
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Grafton Road
35
Continue on Main Street
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
36
Continue on Grafton Road
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Grafton Road
37
Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
38
Turn right onto Lorain Boulevard
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Lorain Boulevard
39
Continue on Grove Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Grove Avenue
40
Turn left onto East 28th Street
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East 28th Street
41
Turn right onto Broadway
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Broadway
42
Turn left onto West 21st Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West 21st Street
43
Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Hamilton Avenue
44
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 113.8 miles from Pomeroy, OH, or about 1h 57m 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 50 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 113.8 miles or 1h 57m 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 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lorain, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Pomeroy, 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 Pomeroy, OH
This is one driving day of about 227.6 miles and 3h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from Pomeroy, 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 113.8 mi from Pomeroy, OH · 1h 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
114 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 50 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 113.8 miles from Pomeroy, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.32 one way
$70.65 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
80 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $39.20 | $78.41 |
| premium | $4.91 | $43.99 | $87.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $50.25 | $100.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 79.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 68.3 | 0 | $23.90 | $10.92 |
| Efficient EV | 56.9 | 0 | $19.92 | $9.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 91 | 1 | $31.86 | $14.57 |
Gas CO2
80 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Evening in Lorain on Thursday
Local time
6:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Sugarcreek, OH
114 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
8 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
3h 55m 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 Pomeroy, OH to Lorain, OH covers 227.6 miles and takes about 3h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Court Street, East Main Street, Nye Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 113.8 miles from Pomeroy, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.32 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.
This is a straightforward 3h 55m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Pomeroy, OH to Lorain, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Pomeroy, OH to Lorain, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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