How far is Campbell, OH from Lorain, OH?

The driving distance from Campbell, OH to Lorain, OH is about 95.9 miles (154.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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
95.88 mi
01h 42m
Flight
86.19 mi
138.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.19 mi
Kilometers
138.71 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.88 mi
Kilometers
154.3 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lorain
Thu, Apr 23, 3:36 AM EDT
Return by in Campbell
Thu, Apr 23, 5:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Campbell
2026-04-23T01:54
Arrive Lorain
Thu, Apr 23, 3:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Campbell
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
Hudson
OH

City in Ohio

From Campbell
47.9 mi
00h 51m
To Lorain
48 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph S
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Whipple Avenue

    35 m · 7 sec · Whipple Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    108 m · 18 sec · 6th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Penhale Avenue

    847 ft · 37 sec · Penhale Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on 3rd Street

    787 ft · 37 sec · 3rd Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Wilson Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Wilson Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Himrod Avenue

    65 m · 9 sec · Himrod Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Himrod Avenue

    64 m · 4 sec · Himrod Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    930 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto East River Crossing

    2632 ft · 32 sec · East River Crossing

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Cleveland, Akron, Market Street, Downtown

    626 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 680 North: Cleveland, Akron

    1460 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto South Shore Expressway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Shore Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Wickliffe Expressway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Wickliffe Expressway

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

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

    2550 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Cleveland

    2349 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    31.1 mi · 33 min · Ohio Turnpike

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

    41.6 mi · 45 min · Ohio Turnpike

  19. 19

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

    3245 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 57 North: Lorain

    1183 ft · 29 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Lorain Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Lorain Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on Grove Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Grove Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East 28th Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East 28th Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Broadway

    2392 ft · 48 sec · Broadway

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West 21st Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 21st Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue

    720 ft · 32 sec · Hamilton Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Campbell 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
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
5 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
72.6 mi · 76%
Wickliffe Expressway
8.64 mi · 9%
East 28th Street
2.34 mi · 2%
Wilson Avenue
2.27 mi · 2%
Lorain Boulevard
2.14 mi · 2%
South Shore Expressway
1.76 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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
86.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hudson
00h 51m from Campbell
Leave By
3:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Campbell and Sunny near Lorain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 95.9 miles (154.3 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Hudson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.9 miles from Campbell and 48 miles from Lorain.

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

The direct path is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 3:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.52 one way or $25.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Campbell and Sunny near Lorain.

Stop Ideas Near Hudson

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

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

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

36 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

46 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

57 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

109 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Campbell and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 86.19 mi (138.71 km).

Campbell

#1 Campbell

City in Ohio, USA

Population7,733
Coordinates41.0783900, -80.5992400
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Lorain

#2 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

Population63,872
Coordinates41.4528200, -82.1823700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Whipple Avenue (-80.599241, 41.078456)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-82.182237, 41.452819)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 154 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.38 gal
12.81 L · about $12.52
Round trip
$25.05
6.76 gal · 25.62 L
Estimated CO2
30 kg one way
Round trip: 60.1 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $12.52 $25.05
Mid-grade $4.24 $14.34 $28.68
Premium $4.79 $16.19 $32.38
Diesel $4.30 $14.55 $29.10

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 Campbell and Lorain. The current time is 01:54:08.

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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.