How far is Addison, OH from Lorain, OH?

The driving distance from Addison, OH to Lorain, OH is about 238.4 miles (383.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 177.3 miles (285.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
238.41 mi
04h 06m
Flight
177.35 mi
285.41 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.35 mi
Kilometers
285.41 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
238.41 mi
Kilometers
383.68 km
Drive Time
04h 06m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lorain
Wed, Apr 22, 11:33 PM EDT
Return by in Addison
Thu, Apr 23, 3:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Addison
2026-04-22T19:26
Arrive Lorain
Wed, Apr 22, 11:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Addison
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Center
OH

Township in Guernsey County, Ohio

From Addison
117.1 mi
02h 03m
To Lorain
121.4 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Addison and Lorain.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Addison and Lorain.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    16.6 mi · 19 min

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 7 North: Belpre

    2556 ft · 1 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    24.6 mi · 29 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 7

    1.6 km · 1 min · SR 7

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50, SR 339: Parkersburg, Beverly

    917 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Parkersburg

    6.5 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Corridor D

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Corridor D

  8. 8

    Turn left

    957 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    97.9 mi · 1 hr 45 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon

    1543 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Wooster Avenue

    3.2 mi · 4 min · South Wooster Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left

    22.1 mi · 25 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    5.7 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Burbank Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Burbank Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Burbank Road

    35 m · 1 sec · Burbank Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Burbank Road

    848 ft · 12 sec · Burbank Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    37 m · 2 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout

    77 m · 3 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Burbank Road

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Burbank Road

  20. 20

    Continue on N Front Street

    2168 ft · 30 sec · N Front Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Avon Lake Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Avon Lake Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Wooster Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Wooster Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Elyria Street

    2532 ft · 1 min · Elyria Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Avon Lake Road

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Avon Lake Road

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Lake Road

    160 m · 9 sec · Avon Lake Road

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Lake Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Avon Lake Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Avon Belden Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Avon Belden Road

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Avon Belden Road

    24 m · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    70 m · 3 sec · Avon Belden Road

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Belden Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Avon Belden Road

  31. 31

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Avon Belden Road

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Grafton Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Grafton Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Main Street

    2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Grafton Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Grafton Road

  35. 35

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway

    6.6 mi · 9 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Lorain Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Lorain Boulevard

  37. 37

    Continue on Grove Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Grove Avenue

  38. 38

    Turn left onto East 28th Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East 28th Street

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Broadway

    2392 ft · 48 sec · Broadway

  40. 40

    Turn left onto West 21st Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 21st Street

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue

    720 ft · 32 sec · Hamilton Avenue

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Addison and Lorain.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
42 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
1 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Corridor D
103 mi · 43%
Avon Lake Road
13.8 mi · 6%
Burbank Road
10.4 mi · 4%
South Wooster Avenue
8.9 mi · 4%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
6.59 mi · 3%
US 50 East
6.54 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Corridor D

Merge slight left

97.9 mi · 01h 45m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.1 mi
177.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Center
02h 03m from Addison
Leave By
8:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Addison and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Lorain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Addison to Lorain?

The road trip is about 238.4 miles (383.7 km) and usually takes 04h 06m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.1 miles from Addison and 121.4 miles from Lorain.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 177.3 miles (285.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.16 one way or $62.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Addison and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Lorain.

Stop Ideas Near Center

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Center, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Center.

RAIL

Alliance

102 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Addison and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 177.35 mi (285.41 km).

Addison

#1 Addison

Township in Gallia County, Ohio

Population2,124
Coordinates38.8861900, -82.1462600
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Lorain

#2 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

Population63,872
Coordinates41.4528200, -82.1823700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: SR 7 (-82.146251, 38.886189)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-82.182237, 41.452819)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 384 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.41 gal
31.85 L · about $31.16
Round trip
$62.32
16.82 gal · 63.7 L
Estimated CO2
74.7 kg one way
Round trip: 149.5 kg / 330 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $31.16 $62.32
Mid-grade $4.24 $35.68 $71.35
Premium $4.79 $40.28 $80.57
Diesel $4.30 $36.20 $72.39

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Addison and Lorain. The current time is 19:26:35.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.