Origin
Seville, OH
Morning in Seville on Tuesday
Local time
6:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Seville, 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
Distance
43.8 mi
71 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Seville, OH
Marian Florinel Condruz
Lorain, OH
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 43.8-mile journey from Seville to Lorain, Ohio, is a straightforward, one-hour drive perfect for a day trip. You'll navigate primarily on local roads, with about 15% of the route on highways. Expect a fuel cost around $7 for this trip, which is designed for minimal stops. The drive keeps you within the Midwest region, offering a familiar landscape as you travel through Ohio. Given its short distance and duration, this route is ideal for a spontaneous outing or as part of a larger regional exploration without the need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway | 6.6 mi | 9m |
| Wooster Pike | 6.4 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:
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
— 6.6 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seville, OH and Lorain, OH.
1
Start on SR 3
50 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Main Street
2
Turn left onto SR 3
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Center Street
3
Continue on SR 3
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Wooster Pike
Use the left lane.
4
Enter roundabout onto SR 3
132 ft
·
2 sec
·
Wooster Pike
5
Continue on SR 3
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Wooster Pike
6
Continue on SR 3
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Court Street
7
Turn left onto SR 18; SR 57
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
West Liberty Street
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on SR 18; SR 57
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Norwalk Road
9
Turn right onto SR 57; SR 252
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Columbia Road
10
Enter roundabout onto SR 57
221 ft
·
3 sec
·
Spieth Road
11
Continue on SR 57
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
·
Spieth Road
12
Turn straight onto SR 57
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Elyria Road
13
Continue on SR 57
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Medina-Elyria Road
14
Continue on SR 57; SR 303
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Medina-Elyria Road
15
Enter roundabout onto SR 57; SR 83
30 ft
·
0 sec
·
Avon Belden Road
16
Continue on SR 57; SR 83
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Avon Belden Road
17
Turn left onto SR 57
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Grafton Road
18
Continue on SR 57
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on SR 57
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Grafton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Continue on SR 57
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
Use the left lane.
21
Turn right onto SR 57
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Lorain Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
22
Continue on SR 57
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Grove Avenue
23
Turn left onto SR 57
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East 28th Street
24
Turn right onto SR 57
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Broadway
25
Turn left onto SR 611
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West 21st Street
26
Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Hamilton Avenue
27
Arrive at destination
Hamilton Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.9 miles from Seville, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 6.7 and 21.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
6.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
SR 3 / Wooster Pike
Enter roundabout onto SR 3 / Wooster Pike
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
8.9 mi into trip
|
~13m 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.
4
12.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
SR 57; SR 252 / Columbia Road
Turn right onto SR 57; SR 252 / Columbia Road
Navigation decision point
4
13.8 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
SR 57 / Spieth Road
Enter roundabout onto SR 57 / Spieth Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
21.7 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
SR 57; SR 83 / Avon Belden Road
Enter roundabout onto SR 57; SR 83 / Avon Belden Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.80 one way
$13.60 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $7.54 | $15.09 |
| premium | $4.91 | $8.47 | $16.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.67 | $19.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.60 | $2.10 |
| Efficient EV | 11 | 0 | $3.83 | $1.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.13 | $2.80 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
6:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
66°F
Litchfield, OH
22 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 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?
The character of this drive is decidedly turn-heavy, leaning more towards local roads than high-speed cruising. While only 15% of the 43.8 miles are on highways, the majority of your time will be spent on routes like John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway, Wooster Pike, and Medina-Elyria Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.6 miles on John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway. This profile suggests a more engaging driving experience, with frequent changes in direction and potentially varying speed limits as you transition between different types of roadways.
Only 15% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.6 mi on John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway.
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 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 6.7 miles in near SR 3 / Wooster Pike.
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 43.8 miles you will encounter 12 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 6.7 miles (SR 3 / Wooster Pike): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 8.9 miles (SR 18; SR 57 / West Liberty Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 miles (SR 57; SR 252 / Columbia Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 43.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 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 6.6 miles on John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway. 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: at 6.7 miles (SR 3 / Wooster Pike): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 8.9 miles (SR 18; SR 57 / West Liberty Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 miles (SR 57; SR 252 / Columbia Road): Navigation decision point.
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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