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Trip from Arlington, 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 28m

Distance

105.5 mi

170 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 18m ★
6 AM
2h 28m
8 AM
2h 48m
10 AM
2h 35m
12 PM
2h 33m
3 PM
2h 36m
5 PM
2h 47m
8 PM
2h 22m

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

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Downtown Arlington, OH, OH

Arlington, OH

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Downtown Lorain, OH, OH

Lorain, OH

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Trip Overview

This 105.5-mile drive from Arlington to Lorain, Ohio, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 28 minutes. The route primarily utilizes SR 2 and US 224, with about 67% of the journey on highways, making it a straightforward, highway-focused experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $16, this is an economical option for exploring the Midwest region. Given its relatively short distance and efficient road profile, you won't need to break this trip up with an overnight stay, offering flexibility in your departure and arrival times.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

52.8 miles from Arlington, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
SR 2 29.3 mi 31m
US 224 16.2 mi 21m
Tiffin Avenue 15.4 mi 23m
SR 18 12.8 mi 18m
North Main Street 6.5 mi 9m
SR 4 5 mi 6m
SR 67 4.7 mi 6m
Hayes Avenue 3.7 mi 5m
Longest stretch: SR 2 — 29.3 mi, about 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

68 ft · 10 sec · this road
2

Turn left

40 ft · 5 sec
3

Turn right onto Adams Street

294 ft · 18 sec · Adams Street
4

Continue on Adams Street

163 ft · 9 sec · Adams Street
5

Turn right onto US 68

6.5 mi · 9 min · North Main Street
6

Turn slight left onto US 68

0.5 mi · 41 sec · US 68
7

Continue on South Main Street

2.9 mi · 6 min · South Main Street
8

Turn right onto SR 568

0.2 mi · 26 sec · East Sandusky Street
9

Turn left onto East Street

0.1 mi · 23 sec · East Street
10

Turn slight right onto Central Parkway

0.5 mi · 1 min · Central Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
11

Turn left onto North Blanchard Street

498 ft · 14 sec · North Blanchard Street
12

Turn slight right onto US 224; SR 12

15 mi · 23 min · Tiffin Avenue
13

Enter roundabout onto US 224

130 ft · 1 sec · US 224
14

Continue on US 224

16 mi · 21 min · US 224
15

Turn left onto SR 67

4.7 mi · 6 min · SR 67
16

Continue on SR 18

13 mi · 18 min · SR 18
17

Turn right onto US 20; SR 18

1.0 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
18

Turn left onto SR 113

2.1 mi · 3 min · SR 113
19

Turn left onto SR 4

5.0 mi · 6 min · SR 4
20

Enter roundabout onto SR 4

85 ft · 1 sec · Hayes Avenue
21

Continue on SR 4

3.7 mi · 5 min · Hayes Avenue
22

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 36 sec
23

Merge onto SR 2

7.6 mi · 8 min · SR 2
24

Keep slight left at fork onto SR 2

22 mi · 23 min · SR 2
25

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 38 sec
Exit 164 Toward SR 58: Lorain, Amherst Use the slight right lane.
26

Turn left onto SR 58

2.7 mi · 5 min · North Leavitt Road
Use the left lane.
27

Turn right onto SR 611

1.0 mi · 1 min · West 21st Street
28

Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue

0.1 mi · 31 sec · Hamilton Avenue
29

Arrive at destination

Hamilton Avenue

Trip Plan

For this efficient 105.5-mile trip, you have the advantage of flexibility. Leaving in the morning will get you to Lorain in under 2.5 hours, leaving plenty of the day for activities. With no specific stops noted, plan for a single fuel and rest break if needed, perhaps around the halfway point of your journey. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated $16 cost suggests a straightforward fill-up will suffice for the entire 105.5 miles. A practical tip: consider checking traffic conditions on SR 2 before you depart, as it's your longest continuous stretch.

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 52.8 miles from Arlington, OH, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.3 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 23 miles or 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 52.8 miles or 1h 19m 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 4m

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 Arlington, 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 Arlington, OH

This is one driving day of about 105.5 miles and 2h 28m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Arlington, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on SR 2 for about 29.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Tiffin, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tiffin, OH

53 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

Fostoria, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bellevue, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 52.8 miles from Arlington, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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.

Best meal stop · final third

Berardi's Restaurant - Huron, OH

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Huron, Ohio

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third · 32min to go 1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+14194334123

Visit website

The Corner Restaurant - Bloomville, OH

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bloomville, Ohio

2.4 mi

Berardi's Restaurant - Huron, OH

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Huron, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+14194334123

Visit website

The Corner Restaurant - Bloomville, OH

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Bloomville, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+14199835255

Pilgrim Restaurant - Findlay, OH

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Findlay, Ohio

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+14194227022

Visit website

Berardi's Family Kitchen - Sandusky, OH

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

Final third 3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Sandusky, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+14196264592

Visit website

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

Merry-Go-Round Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

Final third 4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour

Sandusky, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–4 pm

+14196266111

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 20

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 101.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Adams Street

Turn right onto Adams Street

Navigation decision point

5
10.1 mi into trip | ~17m in | East Street

Turn left onto East Street

Navigation decision point

8
101.4 mi into trip | ~2h 20m in

Take the exit toward SR 58: Lorain, Amherst

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 164 Toward SR 58: Lorain, Amherst
6
101.7 mi into trip | ~2h 20m in | SR 58 / North Leavitt Road

Turn left onto SR 58 / North Leavitt Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.37 one way

$32.75 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 37 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $18.17 $36.34
premium $4.91 $20.39 $40.78
diesel $5.61 $23.29 $46.59

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 36.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 31.7 0 $11.08 $5.06
Efficient EV 26.4 0 $9.23 $4.22
EV Truck/SUV 42.2 0 $14.77 $6.75

Gas CO2

37 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (68% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Arlington, OH

Morning in Arlington on Tuesday

Local time

6:11 AM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lorain, OH

Morning in Lorain on Tuesday

Local time

6:11 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

22 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 28m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a drive with a significant highway component, as 67% of this route involves faster-paced roads. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 29.3 miles on SR 2, offering a consistent pace for a good portion of your journey. While primarily highway-focused, the inclusion of roads like Tiffin Avenue suggests there will be transitions that might offer a slightly different driving feel. This route offers a practical, direct connection between its starting and ending points within Ohio.

67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.3 mi on SR 2.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 2 and US 224. You will hit about 20 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

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 105.5 miles you will encounter 20 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (Adams Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.1 miles (East Street): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 28m. Total distance: 105.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 29.3 miles on SR 2. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (Adams Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.1 miles (East Street): Navigation decision point.

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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