Origin
Tiltonsville, OH
Late night in Tiltonsville on Saturday
Local time
12:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tiltonsville, 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 15m
Distance
144.5 mi
233 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
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 25m
5 PM
3h 38m
8 PM
3h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tiltonsville, OH
Brett Sayles
Lorain, OH
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Trip Overview
This 144.5-mile journey from Tiltonsville, OH to Lorain, OH is a manageable one-day drive, estimated to take about 3 hours and 15 minutes. With a fuel cost around $22, it's an economical trip for those exploring within the Midwest. The route utilizes a mix of main roads, including US 250, Cadiz-Dennison Road, and Water Street, offering a varied driving experience. You'll spend about 34% of your time on highways, making it a balanced drive. This trip is well-suited for a single day, allowing ample time to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop.
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
72.2 miles from Tiltonsville, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 44m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 15m. Total distance: 144.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive presents a mixed profile, with a highway share of 34%, suggesting a blend of faster-paced travel and more local road navigation. You'll encounter an uninterrupted stretch of 41.9 miles on US 250, which could be a good segment for settling into a rhythm. The character of the road likely shifts as you progress, moving from potentially more rural settings near Tiltonsville to areas closer to Lorain. Expect a varied experience that requires attention to changing speed limits and road conditions.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 49 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 41.9 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 24 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 46.3 miles in near US 250; SR 800.
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 144.5 miles you will encounter 24 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 46.3 miles (US 250; SR 800): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 62.6 miles (US 250): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 95.3 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 24 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
46.3 mi into trip
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~1h 15m in
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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
62.6 mi into trip
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~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
5
95.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 11m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
117.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 38m in
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SR 83 / Avon Lake Road
Enter roundabout onto SR 83 / Avon Lake Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
122.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 44m in
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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.
Between Tiltonsville, OH and Lorain, OH, road signs point toward New Philadelphia and Massillon.
New Philadelphia
46.3 mi in
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~1h 15m
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via US 250; SR 800
Massillon
62.6 mi in
|
~1h 33m
|
via US 250
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 250 | 41.9 mi | 52m |
| Cadiz-Dennison Road | 21.4 mi | 30m |
| Water Street | 15.9 mi | 17m |
| Avon Lake Road | 13.8 mi | 16m |
| Burbank Road | 10.3 mi | 11m |
| John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway | 6.6 mi | 9m |
| Avon Belden Road | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| County Road 1 | 3.9 mi | 9m |
Longest stretch:
US 250
— 41.9 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tiltonsville, OH and Lorain, OH.
1
Start on Mound Street
249 ft
·
11 sec
·
Mound Street
2
Turn right onto Maiden Lane
524 ft
·
25 sec
·
Maiden Lane
3
Turn left onto Williams Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Williams Street
4
Turn right onto Public Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Public Road
5
Continue on CR 2
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Yorkville - Glen Robbins Road
6
Turn slight right
42 ft
·
5 sec
7
Turn left onto CR 1
3.9 mi
·
9 min
·
County Road 1
8
Turn straight onto SR 647
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Union Street
9
Turn right onto SR 150
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Market Street
10
Turn slight left onto SR 150
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Mulberry Street
11
Turn right onto US 250
12 mi
·
18 min
·
US 250
12
Turn slight left onto Deersville Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Deersville Avenue
13
Turn right onto US 250
21 mi
·
30 min
·
Cadiz-Dennison Road
14
Continue on US 250; SR 800
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 250; SR 800
15
Take the exit onto US 250; SR 800
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
US 250; SR 800
Toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: Uhrichsville, New Philadelphia
16
Turn right onto US 250; SR 800
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Water Street
17
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.
18
Turn left onto US 250
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Wooster Avenue
19
Turn left onto US 250
22 mi
·
25 min
·
US 250
20
Keep slight right at fork onto US 250
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
US 250
21
Continue on SR 83
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Burbank Road
22
Enter roundabout onto SR 83
115 ft
·
1 sec
·
Burbank Road
23
Continue on SR 83
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
·
Burbank Road
24
Enter roundabout
122 ft
·
1 sec
25
Continue
251 ft
·
3 sec
26
Turn straight onto SR 83
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Burbank Road
27
Continue on SR 83
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
N Front Street
28
Continue on SR 83
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Avon Lake Road
29
Continue on SR 83
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Wooster Street
30
Continue on SR 83
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Elyria Street
31
Continue on SR 83
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Avon Lake Road
32
Enter roundabout onto SR 83
524 ft
·
8 sec
·
Avon Lake Road
33
Continue on SR 83
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Avon Lake Road
34
Continue on SR 83
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Avon Belden Road
35
Enter roundabout onto SR 83; SR 303
78 ft
·
1 sec
·
Avon Belden Road
36
Continue on SR 83; SR 303
229 ft
·
3 sec
·
Avon Belden Road
37
Enter roundabout onto SR 57; SR 83
139 ft
·
1 sec
·
Avon Belden Road
38
Continue on SR 57; SR 83
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Avon Belden Road
39
Turn left onto SR 57
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Grafton Road
40
Continue on SR 57
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
41
Continue on SR 57
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Grafton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
42
Continue on SR 57
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
Use the left lane.
43
Turn right onto SR 57
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Lorain Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
44
Continue on SR 57
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Grove Avenue
45
Turn left onto SR 57
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East 28th Street
46
Turn right onto SR 57
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Broadway
47
Turn left onto SR 611
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West 21st Street
48
Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Hamilton Avenue
49
Arrive at destination
Hamilton Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour and 15-minute duration, starting your drive from Tiltonsville in the morning will allow you to arrive in Lorain with plenty of daylight. This route has only one recommended stop, so plan your breaks strategically, perhaps around the halfway point or where you anticipate needing fuel. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before embarking on the longest stretch of 41.9 miles on US 250, to ensure you have enough to reach a service station. The modest distance makes this a flexible trip; you can depart a bit later if needed, but an early start maximizes your time upon arrival.
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 72.2 miles from Tiltonsville, OH, or about 1h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.9 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 32 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.2 miles or 1h 44m 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
+
Open the route before leaving Tiltonsville, 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 Tiltonsville, OH
This is one driving day of about 144.5 miles and 3h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Tiltonsville, 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 41.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 72.2 mi from Tiltonsville, OH · 1h 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
72 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 72.2 miles from Tiltonsville, 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
$22.43 one way
$44.85 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
51 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $24.89 | $49.78 |
| premium | $4.91 | $27.93 | $55.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.90 | $63.81 |
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: 50.6 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 | 43.4 | 0 | $15.17 | $6.94 |
| Efficient EV | 36.1 | 0 | $12.64 | $5.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 57.8 | 0 | $20.23 | $9.25 |
Gas CO2
51 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
Late night in Lorain on Saturday
Local time
12:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Sugarcreek, OH
72 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
10 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 15m 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 Tiltonsville, OH to Lorain, OH covers 144.5 miles and takes about 3h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 250, Cadiz-Dennison Road, Water Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 72.2 miles from Tiltonsville, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.43 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 144.5 miles you will encounter 24 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 46.3 miles (US 250; SR 800): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 62.6 miles (US 250): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 95.3 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Between Tiltonsville, OH and Lorain, OH, road signs point toward New Philadelphia and Massillon.
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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