How far is Alliance, OH from Lorain, OH?

The driving distance from Alliance, OH to Lorain, OH is about 82.6 miles (132.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.2 miles (108.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
82.57 mi
01h 38m
Flight
67.17 mi
108.1 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.17 mi
Kilometers
108.1 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.57 mi
Kilometers
132.88 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lorain
Thu, Apr 23, 2:08 PM EDT
Return by in Alliance
Thu, Apr 23, 3:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alliance
2026-04-23T12:30
Arrive Lorain
Thu, Apr 23, 2:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alliance
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Peninsula
OH

Village in Summit County, Ohio, United States

From Alliance
39.9 mi
00h 49m
To Lorain
42.7 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph S
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Summit Street

    7 m · 6 sec · West Summit Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Union Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Union Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Diehl Court

    2114 ft · 52 sec · Diehl Court

  4. 4

    Continue on Iowa Avenue Northeast

    11.8 mi · 17 min · Iowa Avenue Northeast

  5. 5

    Turn left onto State Route 14

    2796 ft · 53 sec · State Route 14

  6. 6

    Continue on Cleveland–East Liverpool Road

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Cleveland–East Liverpool Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Cleveland East Liverpool Road

    11.6 mi · 19 min · Cleveland East Liverpool Road

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    37 m · 2 sec

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 80, Ohio Turnpike: Youngstown, Toledo

    1302 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Toledo

    2119 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    41.3 mi · 44 min · Ohio Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 57: Lorain, Elyria

    3245 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 57 North: Lorain

    1183 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Lorain Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Lorain Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Grove Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Grove Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East 28th Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East 28th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Broadway

    2392 ft · 48 sec · Broadway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West 21st Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 21st Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue

    720 ft · 32 sec · Hamilton Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alliance 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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
41.3 mi · 50%
Iowa Avenue Northeast
11.8 mi · 14%
Cleveland East Liverpool Road
11.6 mi · 14%
Cleveland–East Liverpool Road
4.4 mi · 5%
East 28th Street
2.34 mi · 3%
Lorain Boulevard
2.14 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

41.3 mi · 00h 44m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
67.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Peninsula
00h 49m from Alliance
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Alliance and Sunny near Lorain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 82.6 miles (132.9 km) and usually takes 01h 38m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Peninsula is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.9 miles from Alliance and 42.7 miles from Lorain.

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

The direct path is about 67.2 miles (108.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.78 one way or $21.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Alliance and Sunny near Lorain.

Stop Ideas Near Peninsula

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Peninsula, 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 Peninsula.

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

32 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

48 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

52 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

100 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alliance and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 67.17 mi (108.1 km).

Alliance

#1 Alliance

City in Stark and Mahoning counties in the U.

Population21,376
Coordinates40.9153400, -81.1059300
Altitude353
CountryUnited States
Lorain

#2 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

Population63,872
Coordinates41.4528200, -82.1823700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: West Summit Street (-81.10593, 40.915348)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-82.182237, 41.452819)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.91 gal
11.03 L · about $10.78
Round trip
$21.56
5.82 gal · 22.06 L
Estimated CO2
25.9 kg one way
Round trip: 51.7 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $10.78 $21.56
Mid-grade $4.24 $12.34 $24.69
Premium $4.79 $13.94 $27.88
Diesel $4.30 $12.52 $25.05

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Alliance and Lorain. The current time is 12:30:16.

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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.