Origin
Rittman, OH
Morning in Rittman on Tuesday
Local time
9:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rittman, 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
1h 5m
Distance
49.6 mi
80 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rittman, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Lorain, OH
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Trip Overview
This 49.6-mile drive from Rittman, OH to Lorain, OH is a straightforward, one-day trip that can be completed in about 1 hour and 5 minutes. It's a relatively short journey, making it ideal for a quick excursion without needing an overnight stay. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $8. You'll primarily navigate using Wadsworth Road, John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway, and Medina-Elyria Road as you traverse the Midwest region entirely within Ohio. The overall feel of the route is that of a turn-heavy local drive, so be prepared for frequent directional changes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wadsworth Road | 13.1 mi | 14m |
| John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway | 6.6 mi | 9m |
| Medina-Elyria Road | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| Grafton Road | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| Lorain Boulevard | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| East 28th Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| West Liberty Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Elyria Road | 2.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Wadsworth Road
— 13.1 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rittman, OH and Lorain, OH.
1
Start on this road
53 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto West Sunset Drive
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Sunset Drive
3
Continue on CR 70
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Doylestown Road
4
Turn left onto SR 57
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Wadsworth Road
5
Enter roundabout onto SR 57
130 ft
·
1 sec
·
Wadsworth Road
6
Continue on SR 57
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Wadsworth Road
7
Continue on SR 57
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Wadsworth Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on Lafayette Street
387 ft
·
9 sec
·
Lafayette Street
9
Turn right onto US 42; SR 3
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
South Court Street
10
Turn left onto SR 18; SR 57
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
West Liberty Street
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on SR 18; SR 57
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Norwalk Road
12
Turn right onto SR 57; SR 252
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Columbia Road
13
Enter roundabout onto SR 57
221 ft
·
3 sec
·
Spieth Road
14
Continue on SR 57
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
·
Spieth Road
15
Turn straight onto SR 57
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Elyria Road
16
Continue on SR 57
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Medina-Elyria Road
17
Continue on SR 57; SR 303
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Medina-Elyria Road
18
Enter roundabout onto SR 57; SR 83
30 ft
·
0 sec
·
Avon Belden Road
19
Continue on SR 57; SR 83
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Avon Belden Road
20
Turn left onto SR 57
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Grafton Road
21
Continue on SR 57
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Continue on SR 57
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Grafton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Continue on SR 57
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
Use the left lane.
24
Turn right onto SR 57
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Lorain Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
25
Continue on SR 57
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Grove Avenue
26
Turn left onto SR 57
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East 28th Street
27
Turn right onto SR 57
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Broadway
28
Turn left onto SR 611
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West 21st Street
29
Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Hamilton Avenue
30
Arrive at destination
Hamilton Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.8 miles from Rittman, 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Sunset Drive
Turn left onto West Sunset Drive
Navigation decision point
4
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
SR 57 / Wadsworth Road
Turn left onto SR 57 / Wadsworth Road
Navigation decision point
5
3.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
SR 57 / Wadsworth Road
Enter roundabout onto SR 57 / Wadsworth Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
14.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
US 42; SR 3 / South Court Street
Turn right onto US 42; SR 3 / South Court Street
Navigation decision point
6
14.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
SR 18; SR 57 / West Liberty Street
Turn left onto SR 18; SR 57 / West Liberty Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.70 one way
$15.40 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $8.54 | $17.09 |
| premium | $4.91 | $9.59 | $19.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.95 | $21.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.21 | $2.38 |
| Efficient EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.34 | $1.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.94 | $3.17 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
9:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
66°F
Litchfield, OH
25 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
19 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 5m 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 on this route, with only 13% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 13.1 miles along Wadsworth Road. This means you'll be navigating a series of local roads and parkways, rather than a continuous high-speed route. The drive will likely feel more like a series of connected local journeys, with varied road conditions and speeds as you transition between different segments. Keep your attention focused as the route involves numerous turns.
Only 13% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.1 mi on Wadsworth Road.
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 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Sunset Drive.
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 49.6 miles you will encounter 15 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: near the start (West Sunset Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (SR 57 / Wadsworth Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (SR 57 / Wadsworth Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
About the Cities
Arriving in Lorain, OH
Full guide →Lorain is a city of 64,000 people (2019) 30 miles west of Cleveland in Northeast Ohio. A former industrial center for shipbuilding, auto manufacturing, and steel, like other Rust Belt cities, the city faces population decline and urban decay.
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 1h 5m. Total distance: 49.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.1 miles on Wadsworth Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Lorain, OH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: near the start (West Sunset Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (SR 57 / Wadsworth Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (SR 57 / Wadsworth 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 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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