How far is Ballville, OH from Lorain, OH?

The driving distance from Ballville, OH to Lorain, OH is about 58 miles (93.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50 miles (80.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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
57.97 mi
01h 07m
Flight
49.98 mi
80.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.98 mi
Kilometers
80.44 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.97 mi
Kilometers
93.29 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lorain
Thu, Apr 23, 2:23 AM EDT
Return by in Ballville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ballville
2026-04-23T01:15
Arrive Lorain
Thu, Apr 23, 2:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ballville
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
Milan
OH

Village in Ohio, USA

From Ballville
30.8 mi
00h 33m
To Lorain
27.2 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 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 Ballville and Lorain.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Siler Street

    55 m · 13 sec · Siler Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto River Street

    1384 ft · 38 sec · River Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Tiffin Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Tiffin Street

  4. 4

    Continue on South Front Street

    2443 ft · 1 min · South Front Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West State Street

    2531 ft · 53 sec · West State Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Rawson Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Rawson Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 80, I 90: Ohio Turnpike

    74 m · 3 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto I 80, I 90: Ohio Turnpike

    1038 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    769 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    2998 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    43.7 mi · 47 min · Ohio Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Baumhart Rd, Vermillion

    1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Baumhart Road

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Baumhart Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Erie Avenue

    3.2 mi · 5 min · West Erie Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto State Route 611

    1230 ft · 45 sec · State Route 611

  17. 17

    Continue on West 21st Street

    2 mi · 4 min · West 21st Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue

    720 ft · 32 sec · Hamilton Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ballville 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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
43.7 mi · 75%
Baumhart Road
4.29 mi · 7%
Rawson Avenue
3.66 mi · 6%
West Erie Avenue
3.25 mi · 6%
West 21st Street
1.98 mi · 3%
Tiffin Street
1.11 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

43.7 mi · 00h 47m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
50 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milan
00h 33m from Ballville
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ballville and Sunny near Lorain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58 miles (93.3 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Milan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Ballville and 27.2 miles from Lorain.

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

The direct path is about 50 miles (80.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.56 one way or $15.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Milan

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

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

RAIL

Sandusky

19 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

43 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

79 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

87 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ballville and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 49.98 mi (80.44 km).

Ballville

#1 Ballville

Census-designated place in Sandusky County, Ohio

Population5,772
Coordinates41.3278300, -83.1321400
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Lorain

#2 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

Population63,872
Coordinates41.4528200, -82.1823700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Siler Street (-83.132154, 41.327827)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-82.182237, 41.452819)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.04 gal
7.74 L · about $7.56
Round trip
$15.12
4.08 gal · 15.48 L
Estimated CO2
18.1 kg one way
Round trip: 36.3 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $7.56 $15.12
Mid-grade $4.24 $8.65 $17.31
Premium $4.79 $9.77 $19.54
Diesel $4.30 $8.78 $17.56

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 Ballville and Lorain. The current time is 01:15:40.

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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.