How far is Belpre, OH from Lorain, OH?

The driving distance from Belpre, OH to Lorain, OH is about 199.2 miles (320.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 153.9 miles (247.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Road
199.24 mi
03h 18m
Flight
153.93 mi
247.72 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.93 mi
Kilometers
247.72 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
199.24 mi
Kilometers
320.65 km
Drive Time
03h 18m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lorain
Thu, Apr 23, 1:47 AM EDT
Return by in Belpre
Thu, Apr 23, 5:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Belpre
2026-04-22T22:28
Arrive Lorain
Thu, Apr 23, 1:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:24 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Belpre
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Stone Creek
OH

Village in the United States

From Belpre
92.6 mi
01h 39m
To Lorain
106.6 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW
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 Belpre and Lorain.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    16 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    55 m · 15 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    154 m · 28 sec · Elm Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Washington Boulevard

    776 ft · 21 sec · Washington Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Parkersburg–Belpre Bridge

    2921 ft · 49 sec · Parkersburg–Belpre Bridge

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Ann Street

    100 m · 19 sec · Ann Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 4th Street

    1663 ft · 1 min · 4th Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Green Street

    122 m · 17 sec · Green Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    2714 ft · 1 min · 5th Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left

    1020 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Corridor D

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Corridor D

  12. 12

    Turn left

    957 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    97.9 mi · 1 hr 45 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon

    1543 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Wooster Avenue

    3.2 mi · 4 min · South Wooster Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left

    22.1 mi · 25 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    5.7 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Burbank Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Burbank Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Burbank Road

    35 m · 1 sec · Burbank Road

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Burbank Road

    848 ft · 12 sec · Burbank Road

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    37 m · 2 sec

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout

    77 m · 3 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Burbank Road

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Burbank Road

  24. 24

    Continue on N Front Street

    2168 ft · 30 sec · N Front Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Avon Lake Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Avon Lake Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Wooster Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Wooster Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Elyria Street

    2532 ft · 1 min · Elyria Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Avon Lake Road

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Avon Lake Road

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Lake Road

    160 m · 9 sec · Avon Lake Road

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Lake Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Avon Lake Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Avon Belden Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Avon Belden Road

  32. 32

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Avon Belden Road

    24 m · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road

  33. 33

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    70 m · 3 sec · Avon Belden Road

  34. 34

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Belden Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Avon Belden Road

  35. 35

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Avon Belden Road

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Grafton Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Grafton Road

  37. 37

    Continue on Main Street

    2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  38. 38

    Continue on Grafton Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Grafton Road

  39. 39

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway

    6.6 mi · 9 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Lorain Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Lorain Boulevard

  41. 41

    Continue on Grove Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Grove Avenue

  42. 42

    Turn left onto East 28th Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East 28th Street

  43. 43

    Turn right onto Broadway

    2392 ft · 48 sec · Broadway

  44. 44

    Turn left onto West 21st Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 21st Street

  45. 45

    Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue

    720 ft · 32 sec · Hamilton Avenue

  46. 46

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
46 steps
27 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
2 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Corridor D
101 mi · 51%
Avon Lake Road
13.8 mi · 7%
Burbank Road
10.4 mi · 5%
South Wooster Avenue
8.9 mi · 4%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
6.59 mi · 3%
Avon Belden Road
4.18 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Corridor D

Merge slight left

97.9 mi · 01h 45m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.3 mi
153.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stone Creek
01h 39m from Belpre
Leave By
10:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Belpre 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 Belpre to Lorain?

The road trip is about 199.2 miles (320.6 km) and usually takes 03h 18m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Stone Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.6 miles from Belpre and 106.6 miles from Lorain.

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

The direct path is about 153.9 miles (247.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.05 one way or $52.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Stone Creek

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 Stone Creek and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Washington Town Hall
Scenic stop 7.8 mi away

Port Washington Town Hall

Port Washington , OH
Port Washington, OH 43837
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 7.3 mi away

Gnadenhutten Village Hall

Gnadenhutten , OH
141 S Walnut St, Gnadenhutten, OH 44629
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Stone Creek.

RAIL

Alliance

70 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

117 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Belpre and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 153.93 mi (247.72 km).

Belpre

#1 Belpre

City in Washington County, Ohio

Population3,759
Coordinates39.2739600, -81.5729000
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Lorain

#2 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

Population63,872
Coordinates41.4528200, -82.1823700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: (-81.572851, 39.273957)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-82.182237, 41.452819)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 321 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.03 gal
26.61 L · about $26.05
Round trip
$52.09
14.06 gal · 53.22 L
Estimated CO2
62.5 kg one way
Round trip: 125 kg / 276 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $26.05 $52.09
Mid-grade $4.24 $29.82 $59.64
Premium $4.79 $33.67 $67.35
Diesel $4.30 $30.26 $60.51

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 Belpre and Lorain. The current time is 22:28:52.

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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.