Origin
Doylestown, OH
Late night in Doylestown on Tuesday
Local time
4:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Doylestown, 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 11m
Distance
52 mi
84 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Doylestown, OH
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Lorain, OH
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Doylestown to Lorain, expect a straightforward 52-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 11 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $8, it is an accessible drive for those looking to traverse these Ohio communities. While the route remains entirely within the Midwest, you will transition between distinct local areas by navigating Wadsworth Road, John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway, and Medina-Elyria Road. It is a practical, no-nonsense connection that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wadsworth Road | 13.1 mi | 14m |
| John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway | 6.6 mi | 9m |
| Medina-Elyria Road | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| Grafton Road | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| Doylestown Road | 2.9 mi | 7m |
| Lorain Boulevard | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| East 28th Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| West Liberty Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Wadsworth Road
— 13.1 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Doylestown, OH and Lorain, OH.
1
Start on West Marion Street
65 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Marion Street
2
Turn right onto North Portage Street
463 ft
·
13 sec
·
North Portage Street
3
Turn right
62 ft
·
2 sec
4
Turn right onto South Portage Street
467 ft
·
15 sec
·
South Portage Street
5
Turn right onto Cleveland Avenue
243 ft
·
6 sec
·
Cleveland Avenue
6
Continue on Seville Road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Seville Road
7
Continue on Collier Drive
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Collier Drive
8
Continue on CR 70
2.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Doylestown Road
9
Turn right onto SR 57
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Wadsworth Road
10
Enter roundabout onto SR 57
130 ft
·
1 sec
·
Wadsworth Road
11
Continue on SR 57
4.4 mi
·
5 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
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26 miles from Doylestown, 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 185 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 17.1 — 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
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North Portage Street
Turn right onto North Portage Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Cleveland Avenue
Turn right onto Cleveland Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
5.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
SR 57 / Wadsworth Road
Enter roundabout onto SR 57 / Wadsworth Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
17.1 mi into trip
|
~24m 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
$8.07 one way
$16.14 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $8.96 | $17.91 |
| premium | $4.91 | $10.05 | $20.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.48 | $22.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.46 | $2.50 |
| Efficient EV | 13 | 0 | $4.55 | $2.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.28 | $3.33 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Lorain, OH
Late night in Lorain on Tuesday
Local time
4:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 13 mph
9% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 5:19PM EDT until April 14 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 14 at 5:16PM EDT until April 14 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
66°F
Litchfield, OH
26 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
9 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 11m 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 turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. With only 13% of the journey spent on highways, the experience is defined by navigating regional roads rather than high-speed lanes. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs early on, covering 13.1 miles along Wadsworth Road. Because the route relies heavily on local thoroughfares, you will find the driving rhythm shifts frequently as you transition between road segments. This is not a route for cruising on autopilot, so prepare for a more hands-on experience behind the wheel.
Only 13% 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: 13.1 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 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Portage Street.
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 52 miles you will encounter 18 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 (North Portage Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Cleveland Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 52 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m 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 13.1 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: near the start (North Portage Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Cleveland Avenue): Navigation decision point.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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