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 EST.
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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 54m.
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.
City in Ohio, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on the route
49 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto West Main Street
19.7 mi · 29 min · West Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
133 m · 9 sec
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Exit the roundabout
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Plank Road
4.3 mi · 6 min · Plank Road
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Continue on Painesville Warren Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Painesville Warren Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Painesville Warren Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Painesville Warren Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vrooman Road
35 m · 2 sec · Vrooman Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Vrooman Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Vrooman Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 90 West: Cleveland
1177 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
14.9 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight right
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Euclid Spur
3.8 mi · 5 min · Euclid Spur
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Merge slight right onto Lakeland Freeway
8.8 mi · 11 min · Lakeland Freeway
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Continue on Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
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Keep slight left to continue on Innerbelt
1.9 mi · 3 min · Innerbelt
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Keep slight left to continue on Innerbelt
1.7 mi · 2 min · Innerbelt
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East, I 71 South, SR 176 South
19.3 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 611: Avon, Sheffield Village
1268 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Colorado Avenue
5.5 mi · 10 min · Colorado Avenue
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Turn left onto Henderson Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Henderson Drive
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Continue on 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 Andover and Lorain.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Andover and Rain Showers Likely 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:42 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.69 one way or $27.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Andover and Rain Showers Likely near Lorain.
Stop Ideas Near Willoughby
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 Willoughby.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Andover and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 83.95 mi (135.11 km).
#1 Andover
Village located in the south-east of Ashtabula County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 1,088 |
| Coordinates | 41.6067200, -80.5723000 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| 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: 157 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.98 | $13.69 | $27.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $15.69 | $31.39 |
| Premium | $5.10 | $17.55 | $35.10 |
| Diesel | $6.39 | $21.99 | $43.97 |
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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