How far is Conneaut, OH from Lorain, OH?

The driving distance from Conneaut, OH to Lorain, OH is about 99.7 miles (160.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.7 miles (145.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
99.71 mi
01h 47m
Flight
90.68 mi
145.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.68 mi
Kilometers
145.93 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.71 mi
Kilometers
160.47 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lorain
Thu, Apr 23, 2:27 AM EDT
Return by in Conneaut
Thu, Apr 23, 4:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Conneaut
2026-04-23T00:39
Arrive Lorain
Thu, Apr 23, 2:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Conneaut
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
Kirtland
OH

City in Lake County, Ohio, USA

From Conneaut
49.8 mi
00h 53m
To Lorain
49.9 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NE
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 Conneaut and Lorain.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jackson Street

    154 m · 29 sec · Jackson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · Broad Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Street

    1162 ft · 26 sec · State Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Mill Street

    1321 ft · 25 sec · Mill Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Route 7

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Route 7

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    2698 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    50.4 mi · 55 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Euclid Spur

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Euclid Spur

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Lakeland Freeway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · Lakeland Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Innerbelt

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Innerbelt

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Innerbelt

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Innerbelt

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East, I 71 South, SR 176 South

    19.3 mi · 24 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 611: Avon, Sheffield Village

    1268 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Colorado Avenue

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Colorado Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Henderson Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Henderson Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on West 21st Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 21st Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue

    720 ft · 32 sec · Hamilton Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Conneaut 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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 7
53.8 mi · 54%
I 90 East
19.3 mi · 19%
Lakeland Freeway
8.78 mi · 9%
Colorado Avenue
5.46 mi · 5%
Euclid Spur
3.77 mi · 4%
Innerbelt
3.54 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

State Route 7

Merge slight left

50.4 mi · 00h 55m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
90.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kirtland
00h 53m from Conneaut
Leave By
2:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Conneaut and Sunny near Lorain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Conneaut to Lorain?

The road trip is about 99.7 miles (160.5 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Kirtland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.8 miles from Conneaut and 49.9 miles from Lorain.

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

The direct path is about 90.7 miles (145.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 2:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.04 one way or $26.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Conneaut and Sunny near Lorain.

Stop Ideas Near Kirtland

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

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

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

31 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

68 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

82 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

115 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Conneaut and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 90.68 mi (145.93 km).

Conneaut

#1 Conneaut

City in Ohio

Population12,237
Coordinates41.9475600, -80.5542400
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Lorain

#2 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

Population63,872
Coordinates41.4528200, -82.1823700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson Street (-80.554243, 41.947923)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-82.182237, 41.452819)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.52 gal
13.32 L · about $13.04
Round trip
$26.08
7.04 gal · 26.64 L
Estimated CO2
31.3 kg one way
Round trip: 62.6 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $13.04 $26.08
Mid-grade $4.24 $14.93 $29.86
Premium $4.79 $16.86 $33.72
Diesel $4.30 $15.15 $30.30

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 Conneaut and Lorain. The current time is 00:39:33.

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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.