How far is Catawba Island, OH from Lorain, OH?
The driving distance from Catawba Island, OH to Lorain, OH is about 50.2 miles (80.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35 miles (56.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Erie County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Catawba Island and Lorain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Catawba Island and Lorain.
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Start on East Sloan Street
1092 ft · 24 sec · East Sloan Street
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Continue on Northeast Catawba Road
5.7 mi · 9 min · Northeast Catawba Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
27 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
131 m · 11 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
43 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2813 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
18.4 mi · 20 min
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Keep slight left
21.7 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 58: Lorain, Amherst
1262 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto North Leavitt Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · North Leavitt Road
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Turn right onto West 21st Street
1 mi · 2 min · West 21st Street
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Turn left 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 Catawba Island and Lorain.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Northeast Catawba Road
Keep slight left
21.7 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Catawba Island and Partly Sunny near Lorain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Catawba Island to Lorain?
The road trip is about 50.2 miles (80.8 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Huron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.4 miles from Catawba Island and 24.8 miles from Lorain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35 miles (56.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.56 one way or $13.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Catawba Island and Partly Sunny near Lorain.
Stop Ideas Near Huron
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 Huron.
Sandusky
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Catawba Island and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 35.08 mi (56.45 km).
#1 Catawba Island
Township in Ottawa County, Ohio
| Population | 3,504 |
| Coordinates | 41.5853300, -82.8368500 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| 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: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $6.56 | $13.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $7.51 | $15.02 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $8.48 | $16.96 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $7.62 | $15.24 |
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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