How far is Andover, OH from Lorain, OH?

The driving distance from Andover, OH to Lorain, OH is about 97.4 miles (156.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.9 miles (135.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m 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
97.45 mi
01h 54m
Flight
83.95 mi
135.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.95 mi
Kilometers
135.11 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.45 mi
Kilometers
156.83 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lorain
Thu, Apr 23, 2:36 AM EDT
Return by in Andover
Thu, Apr 23, 4:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Andover
2026-04-23T00:42
Arrive Lorain
Thu, Apr 23, 2:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Andover
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
Willoughby
OH

City in Ohio, USA

From Andover
48.5 mi
00h 57m
To Lorain
48.9 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
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 Andover and Lorain.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    49 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    19.7 mi · 29 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    133 m · 9 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Plank Road

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Plank Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Painesville Warren Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Painesville Warren Road

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Painesville Warren Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Painesville Warren Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vrooman Road

    35 m · 2 sec · Vrooman Road

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Vrooman Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Vrooman Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward I 90 West: Cleveland

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    14.9 mi · 17 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Euclid Spur

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Euclid Spur

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Lakeland Freeway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · Lakeland Freeway

  15. 15

    Continue on Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Innerbelt

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Innerbelt

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Innerbelt

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Innerbelt

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East, I 71 South, SR 176 South

    19.3 mi · 24 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 611: Avon, Sheffield Village

    1268 ft · 34 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Colorado Avenue

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Colorado Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Henderson Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Henderson Drive

  22. 22

    Continue on West 21st Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 21st Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue

    720 ft · 32 sec · Hamilton Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Andover 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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
25.2 mi · 26%
I 90 East
19.3 mi · 20%
I 90 West
16.4 mi · 17%
Lakeland Freeway
8.78 mi · 9%
Colorado Avenue
5.46 mi · 6%
Painesville Warren Road
4.63 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

West Main Street

Turn left onto West Main Street

19.7 mi · 00h 29m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
83.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Willoughby
00h 57m from Andover
Leave By
2:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Andover and Sunny near Lorain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 97.4 miles (156.8 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Willoughby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.5 miles from Andover and 48.9 miles from Lorain.

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

The direct path is about 83.9 miles (135.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 2:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.75 one way or $25.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Andover and Sunny near Lorain.

Stop Ideas Near Willoughby

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

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

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

29 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

65 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

84 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

111 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Andover and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 83.95 mi (135.11 km).

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#1 Andover

Village located in the south-east of Ashtabula County, Ohio, United States

Population1,088
Coordinates41.6067200, -80.5723000
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Lorain

#2 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

Population63,872
Coordinates41.4528200, -82.1823700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Public Square (-80.572002, 41.606713)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-82.182237, 41.452819)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 157 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.44 gal
13.02 L · about $12.75
Round trip
$25.49
6.88 gal · 26.04 L
Estimated CO2
30.6 kg one way
Round trip: 61.1 kg / 135 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $12.75 $25.49
Mid-grade $4.24 $14.59 $29.18
Premium $4.79 $16.48 $32.96
Diesel $4.30 $14.81 $29.61

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 Andover and Lorain. The current time is 00:42:03.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.