Origin
Barberton, OH
Morning in Barberton on Tuesday
Local time
9:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Barberton, OH to Lorain, OH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
55.1 mi
89 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Barberton, OH
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Lorain, OH
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Barberton to Lorain, expect a straightforward 55.1-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 14 minutes to complete. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as the modest distance makes an overnight stay unnecessary. You will primarily navigate via Wadsworth Road, I-76, and the John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway to reach your destination. With a fuel budget of roughly $8, this is an economical way to travel across the Ohio landscape. Both the starting point and the destination are located within the Midwest, ensuring a consistent regional feel throughout your travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wadsworth Road | 9.1 mi | 10m |
| I 76 | 8.1 mi | 9m |
| John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway | 6.6 mi | 9m |
| Medina-Elyria Road | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| Grafton Road | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| Lorain Boulevard | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| East 28th Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| West Liberty Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Wadsworth Road
— 9.1 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barberton, OH and Lorain, OH.
1
Start on this road
162 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
128 ft
·
9 sec
3
Turn slight left onto West Park Avenue
401 ft
·
19 sec
·
West Park Avenue
4
Turn right onto 2nd Street Northwest
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
2nd Street Northwest
5
At end of road, turn left onto West Hopocan Avenue
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
West Hopocan Avenue
6
Turn right onto 4th Street Northwest
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
4th Street Northwest
7
Continue on Barber Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Barber Road
Use the left lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 76 West, US 224 West: Lodi
Use the left lane.
9
Merge onto I 76; US 224
8.1 mi
·
9 min
·
I 76; US 224
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 7
Toward SR 57: Rittman, Medina
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn right onto SR 57
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Wadsworth Road
12
Continue on SR 57
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Wadsworth Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on Lafayette Street
387 ft
·
9 sec
·
Lafayette Street
14
Turn right onto US 42; SR 3
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
South Court Street
15
Turn left onto SR 18; SR 57
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
West Liberty Street
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on SR 18; SR 57
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Norwalk Road
17
Turn right onto SR 57; SR 252
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Columbia Road
18
Enter roundabout onto SR 57
221 ft
·
3 sec
·
Spieth Road
19
Continue on SR 57
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
·
Spieth Road
20
Turn straight onto SR 57
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Elyria Road
21
Continue on SR 57
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Medina-Elyria Road
22
Continue on SR 57; SR 303
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Medina-Elyria Road
23
Enter roundabout onto SR 57; SR 83
30 ft
·
0 sec
·
Avon Belden Road
24
Continue on SR 57; SR 83
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Avon Belden Road
25
Turn left onto SR 57
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Grafton Road
26
Continue on SR 57
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Continue on SR 57
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Grafton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
28
Continue on SR 57
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
Use the left lane.
29
Turn right onto SR 57
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Lorain Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
30
Continue on SR 57
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Grove Avenue
31
Turn left onto SR 57
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East 28th Street
32
Turn right onto SR 57
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Broadway
33
Turn left onto SR 611
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West 21st Street
34
Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Hamilton Avenue
35
Arrive at destination
Hamilton Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.5 miles from Barberton, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 205 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 20.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
2nd Street Northwest
Turn right onto 2nd Street Northwest
Navigation decision point
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
West Hopocan Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto West Hopocan Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
8
2.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp toward I 76 West, US 224 West: Lodi
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 76 West, US 224 West: Lodi
8
10.6 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward SR 57: Rittman, Medina
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 7
Toward SR 57: Rittman, Medina
6
20.2 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
SR 18; SR 57 / West Liberty Street
Turn left onto SR 18; SR 57 / West Liberty Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.55 one way
$17.10 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $9.49 | $18.98 |
| premium | $4.91 | $10.65 | $21.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.17 | $24.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.79 | $2.64 |
| Efficient EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.82 | $2.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22 | 0 | $7.71 | $3.53 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Lorain, OH
Morning in Lorain on Tuesday
Local time
9:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
66°F
Litchfield, OH
28 mi in
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 14m 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 turn-heavy local drive that requires your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. While the journey involves a 27% highway share, the experience is defined more by its local road segments than long stretches of high-speed travel. You will encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 9.1 miles while on Wadsworth Road, which serves as the backbone of your initial progress. Because the route relies heavily on local infrastructure, the transition between different road types keeps the drive engaging. Be prepared to navigate frequent turns as you weave your way through the local terrain toward the coast.
Only 27% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.1 mi on Wadsworth Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 20 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 2nd Street Northwest.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 55.1 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: at 0.1 miles (2nd Street Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (West Hopocan Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,270 ft
608 ft
Total Climb
470 ft
Total Descent
836 ft
Highest Point
1,270 ft
~7.9 mi in
Elevation Range
662 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Barberton, OH to Lorain, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Medina along the way.
Medina
10.6 mi in
|
~16m
About the Cities
Starting in Barberton, OH
Full guide →Barberton is a city in Summit County. In 1890, Akron industrialist Ohio C. Barber had an option on 550 acres of land in Norton on which he hoped to mine soda ash. When the soda ash venture fell through Mr. Barber, not wanting to give up his option on the land, saw the viability of developing his own planned community. Barberton was laid out around Ways Lake, which O. C. Barber renamed Lake Anna, after his only daughter, Anna Laura Barber. By 1910 the population of Barberton was 9,400 and this again doubled by 1920 to 18,811 and by 1960 to 33,805. In 1990, the population was 27,623.
Arriving in Lorain, OH
Full guide →Lorain is a city of 64,000 people (2019) 30 miles west of Cleveland in Northeast Ohio. A former industrial center for shipbuilding, auto manufacturing, and steel, like other Rust Belt cities, the city faces population decline and urban decay.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 55.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.1 miles on Wadsworth Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (2nd Street Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (West Hopocan Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Cuyahoga Valley National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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