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Trip from Lorain, OH to Yorkville, OH

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 16m

Distance

145.1 mi

233 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
3h 5m ★
6 AM
3h 17m
8 AM
3h 40m
10 AM
3h 25m
12 PM
3h 23m
3 PM
3h 26m
5 PM
3h 39m
8 PM
3h 10m

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 Yorkville, OH, OH

Yorkville, OH

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Trip Overview

This 145.1-mile journey from Lorain, OH to Yorkville, OH is a straightforward, single-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours and 16 minutes to complete. Primarily utilizing US 250, Dover Road, and Avon Lake Road, the drive is characterized by its frequent turns, offering a more engaging local road experience rather than a high-speed highway cruise. With a fuel cost estimated at $23, this route is budget-friendly for a day trip. The Midwest regions of Ohio connect seamlessly on this drive, making it a convenient local excursion.

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

72.5 miles from Lorain, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 31m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 250 42.6 mi 54m
Dover Road 13.8 mi 15m
Avon Lake Road 13.7 mi 16m
Burbank Road 10.4 mi 11m
Cadiz-Harrisville Road 8.3 mi 12m
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway 6.6 mi 9m
Dix Expressway 5.9 mi 6m
Sandusky Drive Southwest 5.9 mi 6m
Longest stretch: US 250 — 42.6 mi, about 54m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lorain, OH and Yorkville, 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

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

Turn left onto US 250

21 mi · 30 min · US 250
43

Turn left onto Deersville Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · Deersville Avenue
44

Continue on US 250; SR 9

2.2 mi · 3 min · West Market Street
45

Continue on US 250

8.3 mi · 12 min · Cadiz-Harrisville Road
46

Continue on US 250

2.0 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
47

Turn left onto SR 150

3.7 mi · 6 min · SR 150
48

Turn left onto SR 150

0.4 mi · 47 sec · Union Street
49

Turn straight onto CR 1

3.9 mi · 9 min · CR 1
50

Turn right

42 ft · 2 sec
51

Turn slight left onto CR 2

1.8 mi · 4 min · Yorkville - Glen Robbins Road
52

Continue on Public Road

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Public Road
53

Turn right onto Market Street

0.4 mi · 56 sec · Market Street
54

Turn right onto 5th Avenue

418 ft · 22 sec · 5th Avenue
55

Turn right onto Jones Avenue

95 ft · 4 sec · Jones Avenue
56

Arrive at destination

Jones Avenue

Trip Plan

Given its 3-hour duration, this 145.1-mile trip is easily manageable in a single day, offering flexibility in your departure time. Plan for one stop to break up the drive, perhaps during the longest stretch on US 250. The fuel cost is estimated at $23, so keep your tank topped up, especially before heading out. Pay attention to the frequent turns indicated by the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile; these can sometimes be sharper than expected, so adjust your speed accordingly.

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 72.5 miles from Lorain, OH, or about 1h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.6 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 32 miles or 42m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 72.5 miles or 1h 31m 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 29m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Yorkville, 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 145.1 miles and 3h 16m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 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 42.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Sugarcreek, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sugarcreek, OH

73 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

Litchfield, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sugarcreek, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 72.5 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 24

5 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 | 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

$22.52 one way

$45.04 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 51 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $24.99 $49.99
premium $4.91 $28.04 $56.09
diesel $5.61 $32.04 $64.07

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: 50.8 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 43.5 0 $15.24 $6.96
Efficient EV 36.3 0 $12.70 $5.80
EV Truck/SUV 58 0 $20.31 $9.29

Gas CO2

51 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 19, 2026

Origin

Lorain, OH

Late night in Lorain on Tuesday

Local time

5:25 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Yorkville, OH

Late night in Yorkville on Tuesday

Local time

5:25 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

48°F

Sugarcreek, OH

73 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

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

3h 16m 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?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for much of this 145.1-mile route. While 43% of the journey involves highway driving, the character leans towards more dynamic navigation through towns and rural areas. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 42.6 miles on US 250, providing a brief period of consistent travel before transitioning back to more varied road conditions. This profile means you'll be actively steering and adjusting speed more frequently than on a pure interstate route.

Only 43% 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: 42.6 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 24 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 145.1 miles you will encounter 24 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.

On the drive from Lorain, OH to Yorkville, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Newcomerstown along the way.

Newcomerstown

98.2 mi in | ~2h | via US 250; SR 800

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 16m. Total distance: 145.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 42.6 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 Yorkville, 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.

Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Yorkville, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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