This 148.8-mile journey from Bellaire, OH to Lorain, OH is best tackled as a single-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours and 14 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $23, it's an economical option for exploring the Midwest. The route primarily utilizes US 250 and Cadiz-Dennison Road, with a segment on Water Street, offering a more local driving experience with a highway share of only 26%. This drive is characterized by frequent turns rather than long, straight stretches, making it a dynamic way to travel between these Ohio locations. Consider this a straightforward drive that gets you from point A to point B efficiently within the Buckeye State.
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
74.4 miles from Bellaire, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 41m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 250
29.4 mi
34m
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
Cadiz-Harrisville Road
8.3 mi
12m
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
6.6 mi
9m
Pleasant Grove Road
4.9 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
US 250
— 29.4 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellaire, OH and Lorain, OH.
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Start on Belmont Street
20 ft·2 sec·Belmont Street
2
Turn right onto 34th Street
0.1 mi·24 sec·34th Street
3
Turn right onto Noble Street
0.2 mi·27 sec·Noble Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto Noble Street
0.4 mi·42 sec·Noble Street
5
Turn right onto 43rd Street
275 ft·10 sec·43rd Street
6
Turn left onto Jefferson Street
0.4 mi·44 sec·Jefferson Street
7
At end of road, turn right onto 48th Street
319 ft·9 sec·48th Street
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·31 sec
9
Merge onto SR 7
2.4 mi·2 min·SR 7
10
Take the exit onto SR 767; SR 7 Alt
0.1 mi·22 sec·SR 767; SR 7 Alt
Toward I 70, US 40, US 250: Wheeling, Bridgeport
11
Turn right onto SR 767
0.3 mi·30 sec·North Lincoln Avenue
12
Turn left onto US 250
0.7 mi·1 min·Cadiz Pike
13
Continue on US 250
0.4 mi·39 sec·Sunset Heights Road
14
Continue on US 250
2.8 mi·4 min·Sunset Heights Road
15
Continue on US 250
3.8 mi·5 min·Colerain Road
16
Continue on US 250
4.9 mi·7 min·Pleasant Grove Road
17
Continue on US 250
8.3 mi·12 min·Cadiz-Harrisville Road
18
Continue on US 250
2.2 mi·3 min·East Market Street
19
Turn slight left onto Deersville Avenue
0.8 mi·1 min·Deersville Avenue
20
Turn right onto US 250
21 mi·30 min·Cadiz-Dennison Road
21
Continue on US 250; SR 800
1.1 mi·1 min·US 250; SR 800
22
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
23
Turn right onto US 250; SR 800
16 mi·17 min·Water Street
24
Take the exit onto US 250
0.3 mi·41 sec·US 250
Exit 87Toward US 250: Strasburg, MassillonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Turn left onto US 250
3.2 mi·3 min·South Wooster Avenue
26
Turn left onto US 250
22 mi·25 min·US 250
27
Keep slight right at fork onto US 250
5.7 mi·6 min·US 250
28
Continue on SR 83
1.2 mi·1 min·Burbank Road
29
Enter roundabout onto SR 83
115 ft·1 sec·Burbank Road
30
Continue on SR 83
0.2 mi·11 sec·Burbank Road
31
Enter roundabout
122 ft·1 sec
32
Continue
251 ft·3 sec
33
Turn straight onto SR 83
8.9 mi·10 min·Burbank Road
34
Continue on SR 83
0.4 mi·30 sec·N Front Street
35
Continue on SR 83
2.6 mi·4 min·Avon Lake Road
36
Continue on SR 83
0.9 mi·1 min·Wooster Street
37
Continue on SR 83
0.5 mi·1 min·Elyria Street
38
Continue on SR 83
8.9 mi·10 min·Avon Lake Road
39
Enter roundabout onto SR 83
524 ft·8 sec·Avon Lake Road
40
Continue on SR 83
2.2 mi·2 min·Avon Lake Road
41
Continue on SR 83
2.5 mi·2 min·Avon Belden Road
42
Enter roundabout onto SR 83; SR 303
78 ft·1 sec·Avon Belden Road
43
Continue on SR 83; SR 303
229 ft·3 sec·Avon Belden Road
44
Enter roundabout onto SR 57; SR 83
139 ft·1 sec·Avon Belden Road
45
Continue on SR 57; SR 83
1.5 mi·1 min·Avon Belden Road
46
Turn left onto SR 57
1.6 mi·1 min·Grafton Road
47
Continue on SR 57
2.0 mi·2 min·Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
48
Continue on SR 57
2.3 mi·2 min·Grafton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
49
Continue on SR 57
6.6 mi·9 min·John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
Use the left lane.
50
Turn right onto SR 57
2.9 mi·4 min·Lorain Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
51
Continue on SR 57
1.5 mi·2 min·Grove Avenue
52
Turn left onto SR 57
2.3 mi·3 min·East 28th Street
53
Turn right onto SR 57
0.5 mi·47 sec·Broadway
54
Turn left onto SR 611
0.8 mi·1 min·West 21st Street
55
Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue
0.1 mi·31 sec·Hamilton Avenue
56
Arrive at destination
Hamilton Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the manageable 3-hour, 14-minute duration, this trip is perfect for a single day. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize daylight and allow for flexibility. With only one recommended stop, you can easily manage your breaks. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the estimated cost is $23, and plan your refueling accordingly, especially before heading into any potentially less populated stretches. A practical tip for this route: pay close attention to signage on Cadiz-Dennison Road, as it features many of the turns that define this drive's character.
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 74.4 miles from Bellaire, OH, or about 1h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.4 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 33 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.4 miles or 1h 41m 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 38m
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 Bellaire, 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 Bellaire, OH
This is one driving day of about 148.8 miles and 3h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Bellaire, 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 29.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 29
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 126.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Noble Street
Turn right onto Noble Street
Navigation decision point
5
3.9 mi into trip|~5m in|SR 767; SR 7 Alt
Take the exit onto SR 767; SR 7 Alt toward I 70, US 40, US 250: Wheeling, Bridgeport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 70, US 40, US 250: Wheeling, Bridgepor...
8
66.9 mi into trip|~1h 32m 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
6
121.8 mi into trip|~2h 37m in|SR 83 / Avon Lake Road
Enter roundabout onto SR 83 / Avon Lake Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
126.7 mi into trip|~2h 43m in|SR 57; SR 83 / Avon Belden Road
Enter roundabout onto SR 57; SR 83 / Avon Belden Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.09 one way
$46.19 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg52 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$25.63
$51.26
premium
$4.91
$28.76
$57.52
diesel
$5.61
$32.85
$65.71
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.1 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
44.6
0
$15.62
$7.14
Efficient EV
37.2
0
$13.02
$5.95
EV Truck/SUV
59.5
0
$20.83
$9.52
Gas CO2
52 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.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Bellaire, OH
Late night
in Bellaire on Sunday
Local time
12:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lorain, OH
Late night
in Lorain on Sunday
Local time
12:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 18 mph98% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT until April 22 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
49°F
Dover, OH
74 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
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
3h 14m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discov...
23 mi from route
~59 min detour
Free
near mile 128.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for much of this 148.8-mile route. With only 26% highway share, you'll spend most of your time navigating smaller roads like US 250 and Cadiz-Dennison Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 29.4 miles on US 250, so be prepared for frequent adjustments. This isn't a high-speed interstate cruise; rather, it's a more engaged experience where you'll be actively steering and managing your speed through varied terrain. The road personality shifts as you progress, moving from more rural sections to approaches closer to populated areas.
Only 26% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
56 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.4 mi on US 250.
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 29 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Noble Street.
Driving Effort6/10
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 148.8 miles you will encounter 29 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 (Noble Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles (SR 767; SR 7 Alt): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 66.9 miles (US 250): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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 Bellaire, OH and Lorain, OH, road signs point toward New Philadelphia and Massillon.
New Philadelphia
50.6 mi in|~1h 14m|via US 250; SR 800
Massillon
66.9 mi in|~1h 32m|via US 250
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 14m. Total distance: 148.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.4 miles on US 250. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Noble Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles (SR 767; SR 7 Alt): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 66.9 miles (US 250): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Lorain, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
