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Trip from Antwerp, OH to Lorain, OH

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 59m

Distance

155 mi

249 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 48m ★
6 AM
2h 59m
8 AM
3h 22m
10 AM
3h 7m
12 PM
3h 5m
3 PM
3h 8m
5 PM
3h 21m
8 PM
2h 52m

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

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Downtown Antwerp, OH, OH

Antwerp, OH

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Downtown Lorain, OH, OH

Lorain, OH

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Trip Overview

Planning a 155-mile journey from Antwerp, Ohio, to Lorain, Ohio? This drive, estimated at just under 3 hours, is a straightforward trip through the Midwest. With a fuel cost around $24, it's an economical option for a single day. The route primarily utilizes the Ohio Turnpike and US 24, making it a highway-focused experience. This trip is perfectly suited as a day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. You'll find it a practical and efficient way to travel between these two Ohio locations.

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

77.5 miles from Antwerp, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 29m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Ohio Turnpike 70.6 mi 1h 15m
US 24 63.6 mi 1h 10m
Baumhart Road 4.3 mi 6m
I 475 3.4 mi 3m
West Erie Avenue 3.2 mi 5m
US 23 2.8 mi 3m
West 21st Street 2 mi 3m
Erie Street 0.8 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Ohio Turnpike — 70.6 mi, about 1h 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East River Street

34 ft · 5 sec · East River Street
2

Turn left onto SR 49

0.2 mi · 28 sec · North Main Street
3

Turn left onto SR 49

381 ft · 9 sec · Canal Street
4

Turn right onto SR 49

0.8 mi · 1 min · Erie Street
5

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 42 sec
6

Merge onto US 24

39 mi · 44 min · US 24
7

Keep slight left at fork onto US 24

24 mi · 25 min · US 24
Toward US 24 East: Maumee, Toledo
8

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 68A Toward I 475 South, US 23 South: Dayton
9

Merge onto I 475; US 23

3.4 mi · 3 min · I 475; US 23
10

Continue on US 23; US 20 Truck

2.8 mi · 3 min · US 23; US 20 Truck
Exit 1B Toward I 75 North, US 23 South, US 20 Truck East: Toledo
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Toward SR 795, I 80, I 90: Perrysburg
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 80, I 90
13

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 195B Toward I 80, I 90 Toll: Cleveland, Chicago
14

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 59 sec
Toward I 80 East, I 90 East: Cleveland
15

Merge onto I 80; I 90

71 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Ohio Turnpike
16

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 2 min
Toward Baumhart Rd, Vermillion Use the slight right lane.
17

At end of road, turn left onto CR 51

4.3 mi · 6 min · Baumhart Road
Use the left lane.
18

Turn right onto US 6

3.2 mi · 5 min · West Erie Avenue
19

Turn slight right onto SR 611

0.2 mi · 44 sec · State Route 611
20

Continue on SR 611

2.0 mi · 3 min · West 21st Street
21

Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue

0.1 mi · 31 sec · Hamilton Avenue
22

Arrive at destination

Hamilton Avenue

Trip Plan

Given the 2-hour 59-minute duration, this route is easily manageable in a single day. Consider an early morning departure to maximize your time at your destination or to avoid any potential midday traffic. With only one suggested stop and a relatively short drive, you have the flexibility to take breaks as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially before embarking on the longest stretch of 70.6 miles on the Ohio Turnpike, as services can be spaced out.

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 77.5 miles from Antwerp, OH, or about 1h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.6 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 34 miles or 39m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 77.5 miles or 1h 29m 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 22m

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 Antwerp, 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 Antwerp, OH

This is one driving day of about 155 miles and 2h 59m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Antwerp, 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 Ohio Turnpike for about 70.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Wood County, Ohio, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Perrysburg, OH

78 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

Archbold, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Luckey, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 77.5 miles from Antwerp, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Ohio Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70.6 miles.

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

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Berardi's Restaurant - Huron, OH

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20

Huron, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+14194334123

Visit website

Erie Islands Service Plaza

0 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.1 mi from route

Service Plaza

0.1 mi from route

Commodore Perry Service Plaza

0.1 mi from route

Blue Heron Service Area

0.2 mi from route

Wyandot Service Area

0.2 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.2 mi from route

TA

0.2 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.2 mi from route

Petro Stopping Centers

0.3 mi from route

Petro Stopping Centers

0.5 mi from route

Flying J Travel Center

0.6 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.7 mi from route

Service Plaza

1.5 mi from route

Service Plaza

2.5 mi from route

Lorain Historical Society - Carnegie Center

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Lorain, Ohio

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+14402452563

Visit website

Fort Meigs Historic Site

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Perrysburg, Ohio

Hours: 9:30 am–5 pm

+14198744121

Visit website

Sawyer Quarry Nature Preserve

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour

Perrysburg, Ohio

Hours: 8 am–6:30 pm

+14193531897

Visit website

Trapped Toledo

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

Halfway reset 4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour

Toledo, Ohio

Hours: 2–7:45 pm

+15673167028

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 40.8 and 145.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
40.8 mi into trip | ~47m in | US 24

Keep slight left at fork onto US 24 toward US 24 East: Maumee, Toledo

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 24 East: Maumee, Toledo
6
64.9 mi into trip | ~1h 13m in

Take the exit toward I 475 South, US 23 South: Dayton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 68A Toward I 475 South, US 23 South: Dayton
7
72.5 mi into trip | ~1h 23m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 80, I 90 Toll: Cleveland, Chicago

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 195B Toward I 80, I 90 Toll: Cleveland, Chicago
7
144.1 mi into trip | ~2h 40m in

Take the exit toward Baumhart Rd, Vermillion

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward Baumhart Rd, Vermillion
7
145.1 mi into trip | ~2h 43m in | CR 51 / Baumhart Road

At end of road, turn left onto CR 51 / Baumhart Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$24.06 one way

$48.11 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 54 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $26.70 $53.40
premium $4.91 $29.96 $59.91
diesel $5.61 $34.22 $68.44

Estimated Tolls: $3.53

Ohio Turnpike (70.6 mi) $3.53

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Tolls

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 54.2 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 46.5 0 $16.28 $7.44
Efficient EV 38.8 0 $13.56 $6.20
EV Truck/SUV 62 0 $21.70 $9.92

Gas CO2

54 kg

EV CO2

18 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 20, 2026

Origin

Antwerp, OH

Morning in Antwerp on Tuesday

Local time

6:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Sunny

W 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 20 at 5:40PM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 20 at 2:39PM EDT until April 21 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

Destination

Lorain, OH

Morning in Lorain on Tuesday

Local time

6:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°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

2 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

2h 59m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive, with 91% of the route on high-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 70.6 miles, primarily on the Ohio Turnpike, offering a consistent pace. You'll transition between the Ohio Turnpike and US 24, with Baumhart Road appearing as a connecting route. This profile suggests a journey where you’ll spend most of your time on well-maintained, fast-paced roads, minimizing complex navigation.

91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 70.6 mi on Ohio Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ohio Turnpike and US 24. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 40.8 miles in near US 24.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 155 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 40.8 miles (US 24): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 64.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 72.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

Between Antwerp, OH and Lorain, OH, road signs point toward Toledo, Chicago and Vermillion.

Toledo

40.8 mi in | ~47m | via US 24

Chicago

72.5 mi in | ~1h 23m

Vermillion

144.1 mi in | ~2h 40m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 59m. Total distance: 155 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 70.6 miles on Ohio Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $3.53 in tolls one way, starting with Ohio Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

Yes — we found about 15 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Lorain, OH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 15 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

The main spots that need attention: at 40.8 miles (US 24): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 64.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 72.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lorain, OH before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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