How far is Bath, OH from Lorain, OH?

The driving distance from Bath, OH to Lorain, OH is about 43.2 miles (69.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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
43.25 mi
00h 52m
Flight
33.7 mi
54.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.7 mi
Kilometers
54.23 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.25 mi
Kilometers
69.61 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lorain
Wed, Apr 22, 8:17 PM EDT
Return by in Bath
Wed, Apr 22, 9:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bath
2026-04-22T19:24
Arrive Lorain
Wed, Apr 22, 8:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bath
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
Berea
OH

City in Ohio

From Bath
21.1 mi
00h 26m
To Lorain
22.2 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bath and Lorain.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ira Road

    13 m · 5 sec · Ira Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Cleveland Massillon Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Cleveland Massillon Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Brecksville Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Brecksville Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 80: Ohio Turnpike

    1502 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    121 m · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    542 ft · 13 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Toledo

    2779 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    27.3 mi · 29 min · Ohio Turnpike

  9. 9

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

    3245 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 57 North: Lorain

    1183 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Lorain Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Lorain Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Grove Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Grove Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East 28th Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East 28th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Broadway

    2392 ft · 48 sec · Broadway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West 21st Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 21st Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue

    720 ft · 32 sec · Hamilton Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bath 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
27.3 mi · 63%
Brecksville Road
4.79 mi · 11%
East 28th Street
2.34 mi · 5%
Lorain Boulevard
2.14 mi · 5%
Grove Avenue
1.46 mi · 3%
North Cleveland Massillon Road
0.93 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

27.3 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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
33.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berea
00h 26m from Bath
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bath and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Lorain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 43.2 miles (69.6 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Berea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Bath and 22.2 miles from Lorain.

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

The direct path is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.67 one way or $11.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bath and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Lorain.

Stop Ideas Near Berea

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Berea and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cleveland City Hall
Scenic stop 14 mi away

Cleveland City Hall

Cleveland , OH
601 Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland, OH 44114
Rating 3.6/5 63 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
Parma City Hall
Meeting point 7.4 mi away

Parma City Hall

Cleveland , OH
6611 Ridge Rd, Cleveland, OH 44129
Rating 3.4/5 27 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 8.1 mi away

Brunswick City Hall Recreation

Brunswick , OH
Brunswick, OH 44212
Recreation center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Berea.

RAIL

Elyria

20 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

20 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Sandusky

73 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Alliance

80 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bath and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 33.7 mi (54.23 km).

Bath

#1 Bath

Township in Greene County, Ohio, United States

Population9,610
Coordinates41.1889400, -81.6362300
Altitude342
CountryUnited States
Lorain

#2 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

Population63,872
Coordinates41.4528200, -82.1823700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Ira Road (-81.63623, 41.188939)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-82.182237, 41.452819)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.53 gal
5.78 L · about $5.67
Round trip
$11.34
3.06 gal · 11.56 L
Estimated CO2
13.6 kg one way
Round trip: 27.2 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $5.67 $11.34
Mid-grade $4.24 $6.49 $12.98
Premium $4.79 $7.33 $14.66
Diesel $4.30 $6.59 $13.17

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Bath and Lorain. The current time is 19:24:21.

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.