How far is Canal Fulton, OH from Lorain, OH?

The driving distance from Canal Fulton, OH to Lorain, OH is about 66.9 miles (107.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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
66.9 mi
01h 13m
Flight
49.38 mi
79.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.38 mi
Kilometers
79.47 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.9 mi
Kilometers
107.66 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lorain
Thu, Apr 23, 3:50 AM EDT
Return by in Canal Fulton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Canal Fulton
2026-04-23T02:37
Arrive Lorain
Thu, Apr 23, 3:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Canal Fulton
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
Broadview Heights
OH

City in the state of Ohio, United States

From Canal Fulton
32.9 mi
00h 36m
To Lorain
34 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
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 Canal Fulton and Lorain.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Canal Fulton and Lorain.

  1. 1

    Start on Cherry Street East

    1.3 km · 2 min · Cherry Street East

  2. 2

    Continue on Cherton Street Northwest

    1457 ft · 42 sec · Cherton Street Northwest

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest

    27.3 mi · 32 min · Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 21: Brecksville Road

    2119 ft · 52 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Brecksville Road

    1 km · 1 min · Brecksville Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 80: Ohio Turnpike

    1502 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    121 m · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    542 ft · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Toledo

    2779 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    27.3 mi · 29 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 Canal Fulton and Lorain.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
27.3 mi · 41%
Great Lakes Boulevard Northwest
27.3 mi · 41%
East 28th Street
2.34 mi · 3%
Lorain Boulevard
2.14 mi · 3%
Grove Avenue
1.46 mi · 2%
West 21st Street
0.84 mi · 1%
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
01h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.5 mi
49.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Broadview Heights
00h 36m from Canal Fulton
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Canal Fulton and Sunny near Lorain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Canal Fulton to Lorain?

The road trip is about 66.9 miles (107.7 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Broadview Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.9 miles from Canal Fulton and 34 miles from Lorain.

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

The direct path is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.74 one way or $17.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Canal Fulton and Sunny near Lorain.

Stop Ideas Near Broadview Heights

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

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

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

21 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

35 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

66 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

87 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Canal Fulton and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 49.38 mi (79.47 km).

Canal Fulton

#1 Canal Fulton

City in Stark County, Ohio

Population5,399
Coordinates40.8897800, -81.5976200
Altitude290
CountryUnited States
Lorain

#2 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

Population63,872
Coordinates41.4528200, -82.1823700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Cherry Street East (-81.597587, 40.889751)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-82.182237, 41.452819)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 108 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.36 gal
8.94 L · about $8.74
Round trip
$17.49
4.72 gal · 17.88 L
Estimated CO2
21 kg one way
Round trip: 41.9 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $8.74 $17.49
Mid-grade $4.24 $10.01 $20.02
Premium $4.79 $11.30 $22.61
Diesel $4.30 $10.16 $20.31

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 Canal Fulton and Lorain. The current time is 02:37:45.

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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.