Origin
Norwalk, OH
Morning in Norwalk on Tuesday
Local time
6:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Norwalk, 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
46m
Distance
33.8 mi
54 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Norwalk, OH
Dua'a Al-Amad
Lorain, OH
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion across Northern Ohio, the 33.8-mile journey from Norwalk to Lorain is a straightforward option. You can expect to spend about 46 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of just $5, it is an incredibly cost-effective route that requires no overnight stops. Since both your start and end points are located within the Midwest, you will experience consistent regional surroundings throughout the drive. This trip is best suited for those looking for a functional, no-fuss connection between these two cities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 2 | 19.2 mi | 20m |
| Mudbrook Road | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| Whittlesey Avenue | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| North Leavitt Road | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| US 250 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| West 21st Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Shaw Mill Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Hamilton Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 2
— 19.2 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norwalk, OH and Lorain, OH.
1
Start on US 250; SR 13
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Whittlesey Avenue
2
Continue on TR 49
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Shaw Mill Road
3
Turn left onto US 250; SR 13; SR 113
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 250; SR 13; SR 113
4
Turn right onto SR 13
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Mudbrook Road
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
6
Merge onto SR 2
19 mi
·
20 min
·
SR 2
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 164
Toward SR 58: Lorain, Amherst
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn left onto SR 58
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
North Leavitt Road
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto SR 611
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West 21st Street
10
Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Hamilton Avenue
11
Arrive at destination
Hamilton Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.9 miles from Norwalk, 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 5.6 and 33.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
5.6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
SR 13 / Mudbrook Road
Turn right onto SR 13 / Mudbrook Road
Navigation decision point
3
10.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
8
29.7 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward SR 58: Lorain, Amherst
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 164
Toward SR 58: Lorain, Amherst
6
29.9 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
SR 58 / North Leavitt Road
Turn left onto SR 58 / North Leavitt Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
33.6 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
Hamilton Avenue
Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.25 one way
$10.49 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $5.82 | $11.64 |
| premium | $4.91 | $6.53 | $13.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.46 | $14.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.55 | $1.62 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.96 | $1.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Morning in Lorain on Tuesday
Local time
6:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Huron, OH
17 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
1 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
46m 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 mixed driving experience as you navigate from Norwalk to Lorain. Your journey relies on a combination of SR 2, Mudbrook Road, and Whittlesey Avenue to get you to your destination. Roughly 60% of this trip consists of highway driving, providing a decent pace for the majority of the 46-minute commute. You will spend your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 19.2 miles on SR 2, which offers a reliable flow before transitioning to local roads. The changing nature of the road requires you to stay alert as you shift from highway speeds to slower, local segments.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.2 mi on SR 2.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 5.6 miles in near SR 13 / Mudbrook Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 46m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.6 miles (SR 13 / Mudbrook Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 29.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
729 ft
579 ft
Total Climb
141 ft
Total Descent
261 ft
Highest Point
729 ft
Elevation Range
149 ft
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 Norwalk, OH to Lorain, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Amherst along the way.
Amherst
29.7 mi in
|
~38m
About the Cities
Starting in Norwalk, OH
Full guide →Norwalk is a city in Northeast Ohio. It is the county seat of Huron County. Norwalk is one of Ohio's most scenic cities, with historic homes and buildings lining the streets. Its close proximity to Lake Erie has made this a favorite location for individuals and industry.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 33.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.2 miles on SR 2. 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 5.6 miles (SR 13 / Mudbrook Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 29.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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