How far is Carrollton, OH from Lorain, OH?
The driving distance from Carrollton, OH to Lorain, OH is about 106 miles (170.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.5 miles (134.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Summit County, Ohio.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carrollton and Lorain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carrollton and Lorain.
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Start on the route
34 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto North Lisbon Street
52 m · 5 sec · North Lisbon Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
2328 ft · 42 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Canton Road Northwest
9.3 mi · 14 min · Canton Road Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Alliance Road Northwest
1.1 km · 60 sec · Alliance Road Northwest
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Continue on East Canal Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Canal Street
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Continue on Alliance Road Northwest
2.8 mi · 4 min · Alliance Road Northwest
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Continue on Minerva Road Southeast
1.2 mi · 2 min · Minerva Road Southeast
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Waynesburg Drive Southeast
4.2 mi · 6 min · Waynesburg Drive Southeast
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Continue on Zwallen Way
3.5 mi · 5 min · Zwallen Way
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Continue on Waynesburg Drive Southeast
2.1 mi · 3 min · Waynesburg Drive Southeast
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Turn left onto US 30 West, SR 43 North: Massillon
1685 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 77, US 62 East: Marietta, Akron
1167 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North, US 62 East: Akron
1415 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
35 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80, Ohio Turnpike: Toledo, Youngstown
2585 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Toledo
2172 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
34.4 mi · 37 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 57: Lorain, Elyria
3245 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 57 North: Lorain
1183 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lorain Boulevard
2.1 mi · 3 min · Lorain Boulevard
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Continue on Grove Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Grove Avenue
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Turn left onto East 28th Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · East 28th Street
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Turn right onto Broadway
2392 ft · 48 sec · Broadway
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Turn left onto West 21st Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West 21st Street
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Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue
720 ft · 32 sec · Hamilton Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carrollton and Lorain.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 77 North
Merge slight left
35 mi · 00h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Carrollton 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 Carrollton to Lorain?
The road trip is about 106 miles (170.6 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?
Cuyahoga Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.8 miles from Carrollton and 53.3 miles from Lorain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.5 miles (134.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 2:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.86 one way or $27.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Carrollton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lorain.
Stop Ideas Near Cuyahoga Falls
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cuyahoga Falls.
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Elyria
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carrollton and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 83.46 mi (134.32 km).
#1 Carrollton
Township in Carroll County, Arkansas
| Population | 3,017 |
| Coordinates | 40.5728400, -81.0856500 |
| Altitude | 341 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lorain
The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.
| Population | 63,872 |
| Coordinates | 41.4528200, -82.1823700 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hamilton Avenue (-82.182237, 41.452819)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 171 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $13.86 | $27.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $15.87 | $31.73 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $17.91 | $35.83 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $16.10 | $32.19 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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