Origin
Lorain, OH
Late night in Lorain on Tuesday
Local time
5:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lorain, OH to Barnesville, 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
3h 1m
Distance
138.9 mi
223 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 50m
★
6 AM
3h 1m
8 AM
3h 24m
10 AM
3h 9m
12 PM
3h 7m
3 PM
3h 10m
5 PM
3h 23m
8 PM
2h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lorain, OH
Wikimedia Commons
Barnesville, OH
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
This 138.9-mile drive from Lorain, OH to Barnesville, OH will take about 3 hours and 1 minute to complete. It's a straightforward day trip, perfect for a single day of travel without needing an overnight stay. You'll primarily navigate using US 250 and local roads like Dover Road and Avon Lake Road. With a projected fuel cost of around $22, this route offers an economical journey through Ohio's Midwest landscape. Expect a turn-heavy local drive experience, making it a more engaging trip than a simple highway cruise.
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
69.4 miles from Lorain, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 250 | 21.2 mi | 24m |
| Dover Road | 13.8 mi | 15m |
| Avon Lake Road | 13.7 mi | 16m |
| Johnson Avenue | 10.6 mi | 15m |
| Burbank Road | 10.4 mi | 11m |
| Hendrysburg Freeport Road | 9.1 mi | 13m |
| John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway | 6.6 mi | 9m |
| Dix Expressway | 5.9 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
US 250
— 21.2 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lorain, OH and Barnesville, OH.
1
Start on Hamilton Avenue
0.1 mi
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37 sec
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Hamilton Avenue
2
Turn left onto SR 611
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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West 21st Street
3
Turn right onto SR 57
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
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Broadway
4
Turn left onto SR 57
2.3 mi
·
3 min
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East 28th Street
5
Turn right onto SR 57
1.5 mi
·
2 min
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Grove Avenue
6
Continue on SR 57
2.9 mi
·
4 min
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Lorain Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto SR 57; SR 113
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on SR 57
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Grafton Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on SR 57
2.0 mi
·
2 min
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Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on SR 57
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Grafton Road
11
Turn right onto SR 57; SR 83
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Avon Belden Road
12
Enter roundabout onto SR 83; SR 303
86 ft
·
1 sec
·
Avon Belden Road
13
Continue on SR 83; SR 303
231 ft
·
3 sec
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Avon Belden Road
14
Enter roundabout onto SR 83
129 ft
·
1 sec
·
Avon Belden Road
15
Continue on SR 83
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Avon Belden Road
16
Continue on SR 83
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Avon Lake Road
17
Enter roundabout onto SR 83
392 ft
·
6 sec
·
Avon Lake Road
18
Continue on SR 83
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Avon Lake Road
19
Continue on SR 83
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Elyria Street
20
Continue on SR 83
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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Wooster Street
21
Continue on SR 83
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Avon Lake Road
22
Continue on SR 83
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
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Front Street
23
Continue on SR 83
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Burbank Road
24
Enter roundabout onto SR 83
98 ft
·
1 sec
·
Burbank Road
25
Continue on SR 83
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
·
Burbank Road
26
Enter roundabout onto SR 83
134 ft
·
1 sec
·
Burbank Road
27
Continue on SR 83
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Burbank Road
28
Continue on SR 83
5.9 mi
·
6 min
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Dix Expressway
29
Continue on SR 83
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Dover Road
30
Continue on US 250
1.6 mi
·
1 min
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West Main Street
31
Continue on US 250
7.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Dover Road
32
Continue on US 250
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
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West Main Street
33
Continue on US 250
3.1 mi
·
3 min
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Dover Road
34
Continue on US 250
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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Sandusky Drive Southwest
35
Continue on US 250
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
West Main Street
36
Continue on US 250
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Sandusky Drive Southwest
37
Turn right onto US 250
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
US 250
38
Take the exit onto US 250
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
US 250
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39
Keep slight right at fork onto US 250
9.9 mi
·
10 min
·
US 250
40
Take the exit onto US 250; SR 800
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
US 250; SR 800
Toward US 36, US 250, SR 800: Dennison-Cadiz, Newcomerstown
41
Keep slight left at fork onto US 250; SR 800
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
US 250; SR 800
Toward US 250 East, SR 800 South: Cadiz-Dennison
42
Continue on SR 800
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 800
43
At end of road, turn left onto SR 800
495 ft
·
8 sec
·
Center Street
44
Continue on SR 800
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
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Jewett Avenue
45
Turn left onto SR 800
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
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Taylor Avenue
46
Turn slight right onto SR 800
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Johnson Avenue
47
Continue on SR 800
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
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Davis Street
48
Continue on SR 800
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Freeport Tippecanoe Road
49
Continue on SR 800
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
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Cemetery Hill Road
50
Continue on SR 800
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
East Main Street
51
Turn left onto SR 800
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
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South Philadelphia Street
52
Continue on SR 800
174 ft
·
2 sec
·
Philadelphia Street
53
Continue on SR 800
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Smyrna Road
54
Merge onto US 22; SR 800
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
Cadiz-Piedmont Road
55
Continue on US 22; SR 800
500 ft
·
13 sec
·
Cadiz Road
56
Turn sharp left onto SR 800
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Freeport Road
57
Continue on SR 800
9.0 mi
·
13 min
·
Hendrysburg Freeport Road
58
Continue on SR 800
360 ft
·
6 sec
·
Hendrysburg Freeport Road
59
Continue on SR 800
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Barnesville Hendrysburg Road
60
Continue on SR 800
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Bond Avenue
61
Continue on SR 800
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
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North Chestnut Street
62
Turn left
209 ft
·
15 sec
63
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this roughly 3-hour drive, starting in the morning will give you plenty of daylight and flexibility. With only one recommended stop, you can easily complete this trip in a single day. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially as you transition to local roads where services might be less frequent. The longest stretch without major intersections is 21.2 miles on US 250, so plan accordingly if you need to refuel before that point. This route's turn-heavy nature means staying alert and using your navigation consistently is key.
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 69.4 miles from Lorain, OH, or about 1h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.2 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 31 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.4 miles or 1h 27m 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 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Barnesville, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lorain, 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 Lorain, OH
This is one driving day of about 138.9 miles and 3h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Lorain, 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 21.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
69 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 69.4 miles from Lorain, 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 225 decision points cluster between mile 22.2 and 98.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
22.2 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
SR 83 / Avon Belden Road
Enter roundabout onto SR 83 / Avon Belden Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
26.9 mi into trip
|
~37m in
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SR 83 / Avon Lake Road
Enter roundabout onto SR 83 / Avon Lake Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
49.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
SR 83 / Burbank Road
Enter roundabout onto SR 83 / Burbank Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
81.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 42m in
|
US 250
Take the exit onto US 250
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
98.3 mi into trip
|
~2h in
|
US 250; SR 800
Keep slight left at fork onto US 250; SR 800 toward US 250 East, SR 800 South: Cadiz-Dennison
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 250 East, SR 800 South: Cadiz-Denniso...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.56 one way
$43.11 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $23.92 | $47.85 |
| premium | $4.91 | $26.84 | $53.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.67 | $61.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41.7 | 0 | $14.58 | $6.67 |
| Efficient EV | 34.7 | 0 | $12.15 | $5.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 55.6 | 0 | $19.45 | $8.89 |
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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
Barnesville, OH
Late night in Barnesville on Tuesday
Local time
5:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Sugarcreek, OH
69 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
22 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
3h 1m 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.
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...
24 mi from route
~59 min detour
Free
near mile 23.9
Caution: Vehicle Break-in and Theft Warning
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll encounter frequent turns and a less direct path. Only 25% of the journey is on highways, so prepare for a more local feel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 21.2 miles along US 250. This suggests a drive that keeps you engaged with changing scenery and road conditions rather than a monotonous interstate experience. You'll likely find yourself navigating through smaller towns and more varied terrain.
Only 25% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
63 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.2 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 22 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 22.2 miles in near SR 83 / Avon Belden Road.
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 138.9 miles you will encounter 22 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 22.2 miles (SR 83 / Avon Belden Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 26.9 miles (SR 83 / Avon Lake Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 49.4 miles (SR 83 / Burbank Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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 Lorain, OH to Barnesville, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Newcomerstown along the way.
Newcomerstown
98.2 mi in
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~2h
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via US 250; SR 800
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 1m. Total distance: 138.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.2 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 Barnesville, 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 22.2 miles (SR 83 / Avon Belden Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 26.9 miles (SR 83 / Avon Lake Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 49.4 miles (SR 83 / Burbank Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes — Cuyahoga Valley National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Barnesville, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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