How far is Chatham, OH from Lorain, OH?
The driving distance from Chatham, OH to Lorain, OH is about 109.7 miles (176.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90.6 miles (145.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chatham and Lorain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chatham and Lorain.
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Start on Preston Road
140 m · 24 sec · Preston Road
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Turn left onto Marion Road Northeast
91 m · 11 sec · Marion Road Northeast
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Turn left onto St Joseph Road Northeast
1.5 mi · 6 min · St Joseph Road Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mount Vernon Road
5.7 mi · 8 min · Mount Vernon Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Newark Road
10.1 mi · 16 min · Newark Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1339 ft · 20 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right
2120 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto East Chestnut Street
1340 ft · 54 sec · East Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto North Sandusky Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Sandusky Street
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Continue on Cassell Road
16 mi · 18 min · Cassell Road
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Continue on Riverside Drive
5.3 mi · 7 min · Riverside Drive
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Turn left onto I 71 North: Cleveland
1644 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
34.9 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 83: Lodi, Wooster
1223 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Avon Lake Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Avon Lake Road
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Continue on Wooster Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Wooster Street
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Continue on Elyria Street
2532 ft · 1 min · Elyria Street
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Continue on Avon Lake Road
8.9 mi · 10 min · Avon Lake Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Lake Road
160 m · 9 sec · Avon Lake Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Avon Lake Road
2.2 mi · 2 min · Avon Lake Road
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Continue on Avon Belden Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · Avon Belden Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Avon Belden Road
24 m · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road
70 m · 3 sec · Avon Belden Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Belden Road
42 m · 2 sec · Avon Belden Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Avon Belden Road
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Turn left onto Grafton Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Grafton Road
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Continue on Main Street
2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Grafton Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Grafton Road
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Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
6.6 mi · 9 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
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Turn right onto Lorain Boulevard
2.9 mi · 4 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 Chatham and Lorain.
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.
I 71 North
Merge slight left
34.9 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Chatham and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Lorain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chatham to Lorain?
The road trip is about 109.7 miles (176.6 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?
Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.4 miles from Chatham and 51.3 miles from Lorain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90.6 miles (145.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 1:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.34 one way or $28.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Chatham and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Lorain.
Stop Ideas Near Ashland
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 Ashland.
Elyria
Sandusky
Cleveland Lakefront station
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chatham and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 90.61 mi (145.82 km).
#1 Chatham
Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 2,396 |
| Coordinates | 40.1575600, -82.4534900 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| 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: 177 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $14.34 | $28.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $16.42 | $32.83 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $18.54 | $37.07 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $16.66 | $33.31 |
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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