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Trip from Tiltonsville, OH to Lorain, OH

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

Drive Time

3h 15m

Distance

144.5 mi

233 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 4m ★
6 AM
3h 16m
8 AM
3h 40m
10 AM
3h 24m
12 PM
3h 22m
3 PM
3h 25m
5 PM
3h 38m
8 PM
3h 9m

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

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Downtown Tiltonsville, OH, OH

Tiltonsville, OH

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Downtown Lorain, OH, OH

Lorain, OH

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Trip Overview

This 144.5-mile journey from Tiltonsville, OH to Lorain, OH is a manageable one-day drive, estimated to take about 3 hours and 15 minutes. With a fuel cost around $22, it's an economical trip for those exploring within the Midwest. The route utilizes a mix of main roads, including US 250, Cadiz-Dennison Road, and Water Street, offering a varied driving experience. You'll spend about 34% of your time on highways, making it a balanced drive. This trip is well-suited for a single day, allowing ample time to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop.

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

72.2 miles from Tiltonsville, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 44m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 250 41.9 mi 52m
Cadiz-Dennison Road 21.4 mi 30m
Water Street 15.9 mi 17m
Avon Lake Road 13.8 mi 16m
Burbank Road 10.3 mi 11m
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway 6.6 mi 9m
Avon Belden Road 4.2 mi 4m
County Road 1 3.9 mi 9m
Longest stretch: US 250 — 41.9 mi, about 52m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tiltonsville, OH and Lorain, OH.

1

Start on Mound Street

249 ft · 11 sec · Mound Street
2

Turn right onto Maiden Lane

524 ft · 25 sec · Maiden Lane
3

Turn left onto Williams Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Williams Street
4

Turn right onto Public Road

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Public Road
5

Continue on CR 2

1.8 mi · 4 min · Yorkville - Glen Robbins Road
6

Turn slight right

42 ft · 5 sec
7

Turn left onto CR 1

3.9 mi · 9 min · County Road 1
8

Turn straight onto SR 647

0.4 mi · 47 sec · Union Street
9

Turn right onto SR 150

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Market Street
10

Turn slight left onto SR 150

3.6 mi · 6 min · Mulberry Street
11

Turn right onto US 250

12 mi · 18 min · US 250
12

Turn slight left onto Deersville Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · Deersville Avenue
13

Turn right onto US 250

21 mi · 30 min · Cadiz-Dennison Road
14

Continue on US 250; SR 800

1.1 mi · 1 min · US 250; SR 800
15

Take the exit onto US 250; SR 800

0.3 mi · 41 sec · US 250; SR 800
Toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: Uhrichsville, New Philadelphia
16

Turn right onto US 250; SR 800

16 mi · 17 min · Water Street
17

Take the exit onto US 250

0.3 mi · 41 sec · US 250
Exit 87 Toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Turn left onto US 250

3.2 mi · 3 min · South Wooster Avenue
19

Turn left onto US 250

22 mi · 25 min · US 250
20

Keep slight right at fork onto US 250

5.7 mi · 6 min · US 250
21

Continue on SR 83

1.2 mi · 1 min · Burbank Road
22

Enter roundabout onto SR 83

115 ft · 1 sec · Burbank Road
23

Continue on SR 83

0.2 mi · 11 sec · Burbank Road
24

Enter roundabout

122 ft · 1 sec
25

Continue

251 ft · 3 sec
26

Turn straight onto SR 83

8.9 mi · 10 min · Burbank Road
27

Continue on SR 83

0.4 mi · 30 sec · N Front Street
28

Continue on SR 83

2.6 mi · 4 min · Avon Lake Road
29

Continue on SR 83

0.9 mi · 1 min · Wooster Street
30

Continue on SR 83

0.5 mi · 1 min · Elyria Street
31

Continue on SR 83

8.9 mi · 10 min · Avon Lake Road
32

Enter roundabout onto SR 83

524 ft · 8 sec · Avon Lake Road
33

Continue on SR 83

2.2 mi · 2 min · Avon Lake Road
34

Continue on SR 83

2.5 mi · 2 min · Avon Belden Road
35

Enter roundabout onto SR 83; SR 303

78 ft · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road
36

Continue on SR 83; SR 303

229 ft · 3 sec · Avon Belden Road
37

Enter roundabout onto SR 57; SR 83

139 ft · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road
38

Continue on SR 57; SR 83

1.5 mi · 1 min · Avon Belden Road
39

Turn left onto SR 57

1.6 mi · 1 min · Grafton Road
40

Continue on SR 57

2.0 mi · 2 min · Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
41

Continue on SR 57

2.3 mi · 2 min · Grafton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
42

Continue on SR 57

6.6 mi · 9 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
Use the left lane.
43

Turn right onto SR 57

2.9 mi · 4 min · Lorain Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
44

Continue on SR 57

1.5 mi · 2 min · Grove Avenue
45

Turn left onto SR 57

2.3 mi · 3 min · East 28th Street
46

Turn right onto SR 57

0.5 mi · 47 sec · Broadway
47

Turn left onto SR 611

0.8 mi · 1 min · West 21st Street
48

Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue

0.1 mi · 31 sec · Hamilton Avenue
49

Arrive at destination

Hamilton Avenue

Trip Plan

Given the 3-hour and 15-minute duration, starting your drive from Tiltonsville in the morning will allow you to arrive in Lorain with plenty of daylight. This route has only one recommended stop, so plan your breaks strategically, perhaps around the halfway point or where you anticipate needing fuel. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before embarking on the longest stretch of 41.9 miles on US 250, to ensure you have enough to reach a service station. The modest distance makes this a flexible trip; you can depart a bit later if needed, but an early start maximizes your time upon arrival.

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 72.2 miles from Tiltonsville, OH, or about 1h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.9 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 55m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 72.2 miles or 1h 44m 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 39m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lorain, OH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Tiltonsville, 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 Tiltonsville, OH

This is one driving day of about 144.5 miles and 3h 15m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Tiltonsville, 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 41.9 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

72 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

West Chester, 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 72.2 miles from Tiltonsville, 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 46.3 and 122.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
46.3 mi into trip | ~1h 15m in | US 250; SR 800

Take the exit onto US 250; SR 800 toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: Uhrichsville, New Philadelphia

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: Uhrichsville,...
8
62.6 mi into trip | ~1h 33m in | US 250

Take the exit onto US 250 toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 87 Toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon
5
95.3 mi into trip | ~2h 11m in

Enter roundabout

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6
117.5 mi into trip | ~2h 38m in | SR 83 / Avon Lake Road

Enter roundabout onto SR 83 / Avon Lake Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6
122.4 mi into trip | ~2h 44m 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

$22.43 one way

$44.85 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 51 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $24.89 $49.78
premium $4.91 $27.93 $55.85
diesel $5.61 $31.90 $63.81

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 50.6 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 43.4 0 $15.17 $6.94
Efficient EV 36.1 0 $12.64 $5.78
EV Truck/SUV 57.8 0 $20.23 $9.25

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 18, 2026

Origin

Tiltonsville, OH

Morning in Tiltonsville on Sunday

Local time

10:37 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Partly Cloudy

SE 2 to 6 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT until April 22 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Destination

Lorain, OH

Morning in Lorain on Sunday

Local time

10:37 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SE 6 to 15 mph 18% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT until April 22 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

48°F

Sugarcreek, OH

72 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

4 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

3h 15m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

National Park

Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discov...

24 mi from route ~60 min detour Free near mile 119.6
Caution: Vehicle Break-in and Theft Warning
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

The drive presents a mixed profile, with a highway share of 34%, suggesting a blend of faster-paced travel and more local road navigation. You'll encounter an uninterrupted stretch of 41.9 miles on US 250, which could be a good segment for settling into a rhythm. The character of the road likely shifts as you progress, moving from potentially more rural settings near Tiltonsville to areas closer to Lorain. Expect a varied experience that requires attention to changing speed limits and road conditions.

34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
49 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 41.9 mi on US 250.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 24 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 46.3 miles in near US 250; SR 800.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 144.5 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 46.3 miles (US 250; SR 800): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 62.6 miles (US 250): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 95.3 miles: 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.

Between Tiltonsville, OH and Lorain, OH, road signs point toward New Philadelphia and Massillon.

New Philadelphia

46.3 mi in | ~1h 15m | via US 250; SR 800

Massillon

62.6 mi in | ~1h 33m | via US 250

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 15m. Total distance: 144.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 41.9 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.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: at 46.3 miles (US 250; SR 800): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 62.6 miles (US 250): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 95.3 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Yes — Cuyahoga Valley National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Lorain, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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