How far is Concord, OH from Lorain, OH?

The driving distance from Concord, OH to Lorain, OH is about 228.7 miles (368.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 195.5 miles (314.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
228.71 mi
04h 10m
Flight
195.51 mi
314.64 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
195.51 mi
Kilometers
314.64 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
228.71 mi
Kilometers
368.08 km
Drive Time
04h 10m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lorain
Wed, Apr 15, 9:02 AM EDT
Return by in Concord
Wed, Apr 15, 1:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Concord
2026-04-15T04:52
Arrive Lorain
Wed, Apr 15, 9:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Concord
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Galena
OH

Village in Delaware County, Ohio, United States

From Concord
117.2 mi
02h 05m
To Lorain
111.5 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Twin Bridges Road

    2.3 mi · 9 min · Twin Bridges Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 133

    1.5 km · 2 min · State Route 133

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Tall Gate Road

    1255 ft · 25 sec · Tall Gate Road

  5. 5

    Continue on State Route 133

    3.6 mi · 6 min · State Route 133

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Glancy Marathon Road

    3 mi · 7 min · Glancy Marathon Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Cross Street

    1634 ft · 34 sec · Cross Street

  8. 8

    Turn right

    5 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Apple Street

    8.9 mi · 13 min · Apple Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Cuba Avenue

    11.5 mi · 19 min · Cuba Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Xenia Avenue

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Xenia Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right toward I 71 North: Columbus

    1333 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    55 mi · 1 hr

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling

    2063 ft · 46 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.6 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    95 mi · 1 hr 43 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 83: Lodi, Wooster

    1223 ft · 39 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Avon Lake Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Avon Lake Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Wooster Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Wooster Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Elyria Street

    2532 ft · 1 min · Elyria Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Avon Lake Road

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Avon Lake Road

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Lake Road

    160 m · 9 sec · Avon Lake Road

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Lake Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Avon Lake Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Avon Belden Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Avon Belden Road

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Avon Belden Road

    24 m · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    70 m · 3 sec · Avon Belden Road

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Belden Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Avon Belden Road

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Avon Belden Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Grafton Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Grafton Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Main Street

    2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Grafton Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Grafton Road

  33. 33

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway

    6.6 mi · 9 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Lorain Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Lorain Boulevard

  35. 35

    Continue on Grove Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Grove Avenue

  36. 36

    Turn left onto East 28th Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East 28th Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Broadway

    2392 ft · 48 sec · Broadway

  38. 38

    Turn left onto West 21st Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 21st Street

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue

    720 ft · 32 sec · Hamilton Avenue

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Concord 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
40 steps
22 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
152 mi · 66%
Avon Lake Road
13.3 mi · 6%
Cuba Avenue
11.5 mi · 5%
Apple Street
8.93 mi · 4%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
6.59 mi · 3%
Xenia Avenue
4.64 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Keep slight left

95 mi · 01h 43m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.2 mi
195.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Galena
02h 05m from Concord
Leave By
8:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Concord and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance 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 Concord to Lorain?

The road trip is about 228.7 miles (368.1 km) and usually takes 04h 10m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Galena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.2 miles from Concord and 111.5 miles from Lorain.

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

The direct path is about 195.5 miles (314.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.90 one way or $59.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Concord and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lorain.

Stop Ideas Near Galena

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

30 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 195.51 mi (314.64 km).

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#1 Concord

Human settlement in United States of America

Population872
Coordinates39.0220100, -84.0802100
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
Lorain

#2 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

Population63,872
Coordinates41.4528200, -82.1823700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Twin Bridges Road (-84.080209, 39.022008)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-82.182237, 41.452819)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 368 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.07 gal
30.55 L · about $29.90
Round trip
$59.80
16.14 gal · 61.1 L
Estimated CO2
71.7 kg one way
Round trip: 143.4 kg / 316 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $29.90 $59.80
Mid-grade $4.24 $34.23 $68.47
Premium $4.79 $38.66 $77.31
Diesel $4.30 $34.73 $69.47

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Concord and Lorain. The current time is 04:52:16.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.