Road Trips from Lorain, OH
Where to drive next — curated by how much time you have and what you're in the mood for.
Total Routes
69
Shortest
0.7h
With Parks Nearby
43
Under 2 hours
25 total in this range
Massillon, OH
1h 30m69.9 mi one way
New Franklin, OH
1h 26m65.7 mi one way
Portage, OH
1h 53m88.7 mi one way
Fredericktown, OH
1h 53m90.8 mi one way
Glendale, OH
58m40.4 mi one way
Full-day getaway
33 total in this range
Bloomfield, OH
3h 43m175 mi one way
Barnesville, OH
3h 1m138.9 mi one way
New California, OH
2h 40m134.3 mi one way
Northridge, OH
3h 23m170.8 mi one way
Pleasant Hill, OH
3h 54m199.1 mi one way
Weekend trip
11 total in this range
Hamilton, OH
4h 35m236.2 mi one way
Athens, OH
4h 6m207.5 mi one way
Five Points, OH
4h 9m214.6 mi one way
Brookville, OH
4h 7m212.6 mi one way
Union City, OH
4h 21m212.6 mi one way
Browse by Mood
Massillon, OH
1h 30m69.9 mi one way
Hamilton, OH
4h 35m236.2 mi one way
Bloomfield, OH
3h 43m175 mi one way
Barnesville, OH
3h 1m138.9 mi one way
Athens, OH
4h 6m207.5 mi one way
Lebanon, OH
3h 30m167.3 mi one way
Franklin, OH
4h 18m221.8 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Long daylight returns and parks begin peak bloom.
Summer
Fewer closures but plan for heat and heavier traffic.
Fall
Cooler temps and foliage make it the underrated season here.
Winter
Shorter days — prioritize shorter drives or southbound routes.
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