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Trip from Lorain, OH to Westfield Center, OH

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

56m

Distance

40.7 mi

66 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 52m ★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 53m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Lorain, OH, OH

Lorain, OH

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Downtown Westfield Center, OH, OH

Westfield Center, OH

_ Whittington

Trip Overview

Lorain, OH to Westfield Center, OH is 40.7 miles and takes about 56 minutes via Avon Lake Road, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip primarily within Ohio's Midwest region. Expect a local driving experience with plenty of turns, making it feel less like a highway sprint and more like navigating through communities. It’s a short enough journey that you won't feel rushed, offering a relaxed pace for a quick drive between these two Ohio locations.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Avon Lake Road 11.1 mi 12m
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway 6.6 mi 9m
Avon Belden Road 4.2 mi 4m
Grafton Road 3.8 mi 4m
Greenwich Road 3.4 mi 5m
Lorain Boulevard 2.9 mi 4m
East 28th Street 2.3 mi 3m
Main Street 2 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Avon Lake Road — 11.1 mi, about 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lorain, OH and Westfield Center, 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

Turn left onto CR 97

3.4 mi · 5 min · Greenwich Road
22

Enter roundabout onto Park Circle

0.1 mi · 10 sec · Park Circle
23

Arrive at destination

Park Circle

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

village in Lorain County, Ohio, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lagrange, OH

20 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

Creston, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 40.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Litchfield, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 20.4 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 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 40.6 — 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

6
40.6 mi into trip | ~56m in | Park Circle

Enter roundabout onto Park Circle

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.32 one way

$12.63 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $7.01 $14.02
premium $4.91 $7.87 $15.73
diesel $5.61 $8.99 $17.97

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.2 0 $4.27 $1.95
Efficient EV 10.2 0 $3.56 $1.63
EV Truck/SUV 16.3 0 $5.70 $2.60

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Lorain, OH

Late night in Lorain on Sunday

Local time

4:02 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Westfield Center, OH

Late night in Westfield Center on Sunday

Local time

4:02 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

69°F

Lagrange, OH

20 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

11 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

56m 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?

This route is characterized as a "Turn-heavy local drive," meaning you'll encounter numerous intersections and changes in direction. With only 16% of the drive on highways, most of your time will be spent on local roads like Avon Lake Road and John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 11.1 miles on Avon Lake Road, giving you a brief period of consistent driving before more turns commence. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience that requires active navigation rather than passive cruising.

Only 16% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.1 mi on Avon Lake Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

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 Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 56m drive. You will face about 11 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 56m. Total distance: 40.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

56m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (16%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 11.1 miles on Avon Lake 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 Westfield Center, 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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