How far is Boardman, OH from Lorain, OH?

The driving distance from Boardman, OH to Lorain, OH is about 96.9 miles (156 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.3 miles (135.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
96.9 mi
01h 39m
Flight
84.32 mi
135.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.32 mi
Kilometers
135.7 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.9 mi
Kilometers
155.95 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lorain
Tue, May 12, 7:45 PM EDT
Return by in Boardman
Tue, May 12, 9:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boardman
2026-05-12T18:05
Arrive Lorain
Tue, May 12, 7:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Boardman
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
Streetsboro
OH

City in Portage County, Ohio, United States

From Boardman
48.4 mi
00h 49m
To Lorain
48.5 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Tuesday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
65°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Market Street

    16 m · 9 sec · Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Boardman Canfield Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Boardman Canfield Road

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 11: Youngstown

    2046 ft · 50 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    6.4 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Cleveland

    3111 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 76 East

    2550 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Cleveland

    2349 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    31.1 mi · 33 min · Ohio Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

    41.6 mi · 45 min · Ohio Turnpike

  11. 11

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

    3245 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 57 North: Lorain

    1183 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Lorain Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Lorain Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Grove Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Grove Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East 28th Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East 28th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Broadway

    2392 ft · 48 sec · Broadway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West 21st Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 21st Street

  18. 18

    Turn right 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 Boardman 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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
72.6 mi · 75%
SR 11
6.81 mi · 7%
I 80 West
5.42 mi · 6%
Boardman Canfield Road
3.92 mi · 4%
East 28th Street
2.34 mi · 2%
Lorain Boulevard
2.14 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

41.6 mi · 00h 45m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
84.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Streetsboro
00h 49m from Boardman
Leave By
3:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving Boardman and Mostly Sunny near Lorain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 96.9 miles (156 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

Streetsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.4 miles from Boardman and 48.5 miles from Lorain.

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

The direct path is about 84.3 miles (135.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 3:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.67 one way or $25.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around Boardman and Mostly Sunny near Lorain.

Stop Ideas Near Streetsboro

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

41 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

42 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

64 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

117 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boardman and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 84.32 mi (135.7 km).

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#1 Boardman

City in Oregon, USA

Population38,592
Coordinates41.0242300, -80.6628500
Altitude339
CountryUnited States
Lorain

#2 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

Population63,872
Coordinates41.4528200, -82.1823700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Market Street (-80.662709, 41.024229)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-82.182237, 41.452819)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.42 gal
12.94 L · about $12.67
Round trip
$25.34
6.84 gal · 25.88 L
Estimated CO2
30.4 kg one way
Round trip: 60.8 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $12.67 $25.34
Mid-grade $4.24 $14.51 $29.02
Premium $4.79 $16.38 $32.76
Diesel $4.30 $14.72 $29.44

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Boardman and Lorain. The current time is 18:05:55.

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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.