How far is Bloomfield, OH from Lorain, OH?

The driving distance from Bloomfield, OH to Lorain, OH is about 188.6 miles (303.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.4 miles (226 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 45m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
188.62 mi
03h 22m
Flight
140.4 mi
225.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.4 mi
Kilometers
225.96 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
188.62 mi
Kilometers
303.55 km
Drive Time
03h 22m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lorain
Thu, Apr 16, 4:21 PM EDT
Return by in Bloomfield
Thu, Apr 16, 7:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomfield
2026-04-16T12:58
Arrive Lorain
Thu, Apr 16, 4:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 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
10:14 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bloomfield
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
Dover
OH

City in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, United States

From Bloomfield
87.3 mi
01h 41m
To Lorain
101.3 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1798 ft · 33 sec

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto State Route 260

    5.3 mi · 9 min · State Route 260

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 565

    6.9 mi · 12 min · State Route 565

  4. 4

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

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Harriettsville Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Frostyville Road

    13.5 mi · 24 min · Frostyville Road

  6. 6

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

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Woodsfield Road

  7. 7

    Continue on McConnelsville Road

    1942 ft · 40 sec · McConnelsville Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 77 North

    837 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    62.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  10. 10

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

    1543 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Wooster Avenue

    3.2 mi · 4 min · South Wooster Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left

    22.1 mi · 25 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    5.7 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Burbank Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Burbank Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Burbank Road

    35 m · 1 sec · Burbank Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Burbank Road

    848 ft · 12 sec · Burbank Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    37 m · 2 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout

    77 m · 3 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Burbank Road

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Burbank Road

  20. 20

    Continue on N Front Street

    2168 ft · 30 sec · N Front Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Avon Lake Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Avon Lake Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Wooster Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Wooster Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Elyria Street

    2532 ft · 1 min · Elyria Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Avon Lake Road

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Avon Lake Road

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Lake Road

    160 m · 9 sec · Avon Lake Road

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Lake Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Avon Lake Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Avon Belden Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Avon Belden Road

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Avon Belden Road

    24 m · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    70 m · 3 sec · Avon Belden Road

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Belden Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Avon Belden Road

  31. 31

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Avon Belden Road

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Grafton Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Grafton Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Main Street

    2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Grafton Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Grafton Road

  35. 35

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway

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

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Lorain Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Lorain Boulevard

  37. 37

    Continue on Grove Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Grove Avenue

  38. 38

    Turn left onto East 28th Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East 28th Street

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Broadway

    2392 ft · 48 sec · Broadway

  40. 40

    Turn left onto West 21st Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 21st Street

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue

    720 ft · 32 sec · Hamilton Avenue

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomfield 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
42 steps
24 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
1 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77 North
62.4 mi · 33%
Avon Lake Road
13.8 mi · 7%
Frostyville Road
13.5 mi · 7%
Burbank Road
10.4 mi · 6%
South Wooster Avenue
8.9 mi · 5%
State Route 565
6.94 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 77 North

Merge slight left

62.2 mi · 01h 07m

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 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.2 mi
140.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dover
01h 41m from Bloomfield
Leave By
10:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bloomfield and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lorain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 188.6 miles (303.6 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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?

Dover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.3 miles from Bloomfield and 101.3 miles from Lorain.

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

The direct path is about 140.4 miles (226 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.2 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 10:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.64 one way or $49.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bloomfield and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lorain.

Stop Ideas Near Dover

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 Dover and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Washington Town Hall
Scenic stop 12.6 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 10.7 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 Dover.

RAIL

Alliance

55 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

108 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

111 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomfield and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 140.4 mi (225.96 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Bloomfield

Township in Trumbull County, Ohio

Population1,235
Coordinates39.5617400, -81.2040000
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Lorain

#2 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

Population63,872
Coordinates41.4528200, -82.1823700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: SR 260 (-81.204274, 39.561555)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-82.182237, 41.452819)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 304 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.65 gal
25.19 L · about $24.64
Round trip
$49.28
13.3 gal · 50.38 L
Estimated CO2
59.1 kg one way
Round trip: 118.2 kg / 261 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $24.64 $49.28
Mid-grade $4.24 $28.21 $56.42
Premium $4.79 $31.85 $63.71
Diesel $4.30 $28.62 $57.24

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomfield and Lorain. The current time is 12:58:40.

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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.