Traveling from Lorain to Strasburg covers 81.1 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 41 minutes. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive, you should plan on this being a straightforward one-day excursion rather than an overnight trip. You can expect to spend approximately $12 on fuel for the journey. Since both cities are located within the Midwest, you will find yourself navigating familiar terrain throughout the entire trip. This route is ideal for those who prefer local roads over high-speed interstates, offering a direct, uncomplicated path between these two Ohio locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
40.5 miles from Lorain, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 54m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Dover Road
13.8 mi
15m
Avon Lake Road
13.7 mi
16m
Burbank Road
10.4 mi
11m
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
6.6 mi
9m
Dix Expressway
5.9 mi
6m
Sandusky Drive Southwest
5.9 mi
6m
Avon Belden Road
4.2 mi
4m
Grafton Road
3.8 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
Dover Road
— 13.8 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lorain, OH and Strasburg, OH.
1
Start on Hamilton Avenue
0.1 mi·37 sec·Hamilton Avenue
2
Turn left onto SR 611
0.8 mi·1 min·West 21st Street
3
Turn right onto SR 57
0.5 mi·47 sec·Broadway
4
Turn left onto SR 57
2.3 mi·3 min·East 28th Street
5
Turn right onto SR 57
1.5 mi·2 min·Grove Avenue
6
Continue on SR 57
2.9 mi·4 min·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·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·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·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·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·Dix Expressway
29
Continue on SR 83
3.7 mi·4 min·Dover Road
30
Continue on US 250
1.6 mi·1 min·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·West Main Street
33
Continue on US 250
3.1 mi·3 min·Dover Road
34
Continue on US 250
0.9 mi·1 min·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
2.3 mi·2 min·US 250
38
Arrive at destination
US 250
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short 81.1-mile drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You won't need to worry about planning for major rest stops, as there are no official stops scheduled along the way. Keep in mind that because this route relies entirely on local roads, traffic patterns on streets like Broadway can impact your travel time more than they would on a highway. Budgeting $12 for fuel should be sufficient to get you to your destination without hassle. A helpful tip for this specific drive is to map your turns carefully in advance, as the reliance on local streets means you will be making frequent navigational changes throughout the trip.
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 40.5 miles from Lorain, OH, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 13.8 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 18 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.5 miles or 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Strasburg, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lorain, OH
This is one driving day of about 81.1 miles and 1h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Lorain, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Dover Road for about 13.8 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 49.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|SR 611 / West 21st Street
Turn left onto SR 611 / West 21st Street
Navigation decision point
4
1 mi into trip|~2m in|SR 57 / Broadway
Turn right onto SR 57 / Broadway
Navigation decision point
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|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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.59 one way
$25.17 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg28 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$13.97
$27.94
premium
$4.91
$15.67
$31.35
diesel
$5.61
$17.91
$35.81
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.3
0
$8.52
$3.89
Efficient EV
20.3
0
$7.10
$3.24
EV Truck/SUV
32.4
0
$11.35
$5.19
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 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 14, 2026
Origin
Lorain, OH
Morning
in Lorain on Tuesday
Local time
6:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 13 mph9% chanceLive 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
Destination
Strasburg, OH
Morning
in Strasburg on Tuesday
Local time
6:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
43°F
Congress, OH
41 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
29 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
1h 41m 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...
24 mi from route
~59 min detour
Free
near mile 22.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a very different experience than a typical highway commute, as this route consists of 0% highway driving. You will navigate through local streets, including West 21st Street, Broadway, and East 28th Street, which creates a turn-heavy atmosphere rather than a monotonous interstate grind. Because you are avoiding major highways, the pace of the drive remains consistent and requires your full attention at intersections and turns. This journey is purely local, meaning you will stay off high-speed thoroughfares for the duration of the 1 hour and 41-minute trip.
Only 18% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
38 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.8 mi on Dover Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near SR 611 / West 21st Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 41m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SR 611 / West 21st Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (SR 57 / Broadway): Navigation decision point; at 22.2 miles (SR 83 / Avon Belden Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 41m. Total distance: 81.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.8 miles on Dover Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (SR 611 / West 21st Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (SR 57 / Broadway): Navigation decision point; at 22.2 miles (SR 83 / Avon Belden 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Strasburg, OH before heading back.
