How far is Austintown, OH from Lorain, OH?

The driving distance from Austintown, OH to Lorain, OH is about 86.9 miles (139.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.5 miles (124.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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
86.89 mi
01h 29m
Flight
77.52 mi
124.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.52 mi
Kilometers
124.75 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.89 mi
Kilometers
139.83 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lorain
Thu, Apr 23, 5:43 AM EDT
Return by in Austintown
Thu, Apr 23, 7:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Austintown
2026-04-23T04:14
Arrive Lorain
Thu, Apr 23, 5:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Austintown
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
Boston Heights
OH

City in Summit County, Ohio, United States of America

From Austintown
43.4 mi
00h 44m
To Lorain
43.4 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 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 Austintown and Lorain.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ohltown Road

    66 m · 13 sec · Ohltown Road

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto North Canfield Niles Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Canfield Niles Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    2511 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 76 East

    2550 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Cleveland

    2349 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    31.1 mi · 33 min · Ohio Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

    41.6 mi · 45 min · Ohio Turnpike

  10. 10

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

    3245 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 57 North: Lorain

    1183 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Lorain Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Lorain Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Grove Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Grove Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East 28th Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East 28th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Broadway

    2392 ft · 48 sec · Broadway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West 21st Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 21st Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue

    720 ft · 32 sec · Hamilton Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
72.6 mi · 84%
North Canfield Niles Road
5.17 mi · 6%
East 28th Street
2.34 mi · 3%
Lorain Boulevard
2.14 mi · 2%
Grove Avenue
1.46 mi · 2%
I 80 West
0.93 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

41.6 mi · 00h 45m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
77.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boston Heights
00h 44m from Austintown
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Austintown and Sunny near Lorain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 86.9 miles (139.8 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Boston Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.4 miles from Austintown and 43.4 miles from Lorain.

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

The direct path is about 77.5 miles (124.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.37 one way or $22.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Boston Heights

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

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

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

31 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

50 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

52 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

103 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Austintown and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 77.52 mi (124.75 km).

Austintown

#1 Austintown

Census designated place

Population34,664
Coordinates41.1017200, -80.7645200
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
Lorain

#2 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

Population63,872
Coordinates41.4528200, -82.1823700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: (-80.764549, 41.101757)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-82.182237, 41.452819)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.07 gal
11.61 L · about $11.37
Round trip
$22.75
6.14 gal · 23.22 L
Estimated CO2
27.3 kg one way
Round trip: 54.6 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $11.37 $22.75
Mid-grade $4.24 $13.02 $26.05
Premium $4.79 $14.71 $29.41
Diesel $4.30 $13.21 $26.43

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 Austintown and Lorain. The current time is 04:14:30.

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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.