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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Summit County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on West Summit Street
7 m · 6 sec · West Summit Street
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Turn left onto South Union Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · South Union Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Diehl Court
2114 ft · 52 sec · Diehl Court
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Continue on Iowa Avenue Northeast
11.8 mi · 17 min · Iowa Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto State Route 14
2796 ft · 53 sec · State Route 14
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Continue on Cleveland–East Liverpool Road
4.4 mi · 6 min · Cleveland–East Liverpool Road
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Continue on Cleveland East Liverpool Road
11.6 mi · 19 min · Cleveland East Liverpool Road
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Continue straight
37 m · 2 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 80, Ohio Turnpike: Youngstown, Toledo
1302 ft · 43 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Toledo
2119 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
41.3 mi · 44 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 57: Lorain, Elyria
3245 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 57 North: Lorain
1183 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lorain Boulevard
2.1 mi · 3 min · Lorain Boulevard
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Continue on Grove Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Grove Avenue
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Turn left onto East 28th Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · East 28th Street
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Turn right onto Broadway
2392 ft · 48 sec · Broadway
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Turn left onto West 21st Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West 21st Street
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Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue
720 ft · 32 sec · Hamilton Avenue
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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.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Peninsula.
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Alliance
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alliance and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 67.17 mi (108.1 km).
#1 Alliance
City in Stark and Mahoning counties in the U.
| Population | 21,376 |
| Coordinates | 40.9153400, -81.1059300 |
| Altitude | 353 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lorain
The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.
| Population | 63,872 |
| Coordinates | 41.4528200, -82.1823700 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hamilton Avenue (-82.182237, 41.452819)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 133 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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