How far is Barberton, OH from Lorain, OH?
The driving distance from Barberton, OH to Lorain, OH is about 58.5 miles (94.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.7 miles (68.7 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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.
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.
Unincorporated community in Medina County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Barberton and Lorain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barberton and Lorain.
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Start on the route
49 m · 14 sec
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Turn left
39 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight left onto West Park Avenue
122 m · 20 sec · West Park Avenue
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Turn right onto 2nd Street Northwest
1432 ft · 58 sec · 2nd Street Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Hopocan Avenue
619 ft · 25 sec · West Hopocan Avenue
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Turn right onto 4th Street Northwest
2404 ft · 1 min · 4th Street Northwest
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Continue on Barber Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Barber Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 76 West, US 224 West: Lodi
1404 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
8.1 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 57: Rittman, Medina
886 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto Wadsworth Road
2.7 mi · 3 min · Wadsworth Road
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Continue on Wadsworth Road
6.4 mi · 7 min · Wadsworth Road
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Continue on Lafayette Street
118 m · 9 sec · Lafayette Street
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Turn right onto South Court Street
1775 ft · 35 sec · South Court Street
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Turn left onto West Liberty Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · West Liberty Street
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Continue on Norwalk Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Norwalk Road
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Turn right onto Columbia Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Columbia Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Spieth Road
67 m · 3 sec · Spieth Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Spieth Road
1.2 km · 53 sec · Spieth Road
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Turn straight onto Elyria Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Elyria Road
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Continue on Medina-Elyria Road
2.8 mi · 3 min · Medina-Elyria Road
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Continue on Medina-Elyria Road
2.1 mi · 2 min · Medina-Elyria Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Avon Belden Road
9 m · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Avon Belden Road
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Turn left onto Grafton Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Grafton Road
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Continue on Main Street
2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Grafton Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Grafton Road
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Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
6.6 mi · 9 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
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Turn right onto Lorain Boulevard
2.9 mi · 4 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 Barberton and Lorain.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 76 West
Merge slight left
8.08 mi · 00h 10m
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 Barberton and Sunny near Lorain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Barberton to Lorain?
The road trip is about 58.5 miles (94.2 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?
Litchfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.5 miles from Barberton and 31 miles from Lorain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 $7.67 one way or $15.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Barberton and Sunny near Lorain.
Stop Ideas Near Litchfield
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 Litchfield.
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Sandusky
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Barberton and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 42.71 mi (68.73 km).
#1 Barberton
City in Ohio, USA
| Population | 25,815 |
| Coordinates | 41.0128300, -81.6051200 |
| Altitude | 297 |
| 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: 94 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $7.67 | $15.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $8.78 | $17.56 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $9.92 | $19.83 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $8.91 | $17.82 |
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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