How far is Convoy, OH from Lorain, OH?

The driving distance from Convoy, OH to Lorain, OH is about 167.8 miles (270 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.2 miles (219.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 47m 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
167.79 mi
02h 53m
Flight
136.19 mi
219.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.19 mi
Kilometers
219.17 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.79 mi
Kilometers
270.03 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lorain
Sun, May 3, 3:50 PM EDT
Return by in Convoy
Sun, May 3, 6:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Convoy
2026-05-03T12:56
Arrive Lorain
Sun, May 3, 3:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Convoy
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
Upper Sandusky
OH

County seat of Wyandot County, Ohio, United States

From Convoy
80.5 mi
01h 26m
To Lorain
87.2 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Tully Street

    1420 ft · 39 sec · East Tully Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Convoy Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Convoy Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    76.3 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 53, SR 67: Tiffin, Upper Sandusky

    1918 ft · 52 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1763 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    8.3 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Saffell Avenue

    2227 ft · 52 sec · West Saffell Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Sycamore Avenue

    2268 ft · 45 sec · North Sycamore Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Kilborn Street

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Kilborn Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left

    5.4 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    4.5 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    12.8 mi · 18 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    5 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hayes Avenue

    26 m · 1 sec · Hayes Avenue

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Hayes Avenue

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Hayes Avenue

  18. 18

    Take the ramp right

    1514 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    7.6 mi · 8 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    21.7 mi · 24 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 58: Lorain, Amherst

    1262 ft · 38 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Leavitt Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · North Leavitt Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West 21st Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West 21st Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue

    720 ft · 32 sec · Hamilton Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Convoy and Lorain.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hayes Avenue
33.3 mi · 20%
Kilborn Street
22.7 mi · 14%
SR 53
8.62 mi · 5%
North Leavitt Road
2.69 mi · 2%
Convoy Road
1.31 mi · 1%
West 21st Street
1.04 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

76.3 mi · 01h 22m

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
02h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.6 mi
136.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Upper Sandusky
01h 26m from Convoy
Leave By
12:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Convoy and Mostly Sunny near Lorain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 167.8 miles (270 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?

Upper Sandusky is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.5 miles from Convoy and 87.2 miles from Lorain.

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

The direct path is about 136.2 miles (219.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.6 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 12:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.93 one way or $43.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Upper Sandusky

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

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

RAIL

Sandusky

83 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

93 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.
BUS

Columbus, OH

100 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Elyria

116 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Convoy and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 136.19 mi (219.17 km).

Convoy

#1 Convoy

Human settlement in Van Wert County, Ohio, United States of America

Population1,050
Coordinates40.9167200, -84.7027400
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Lorain

#2 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

Population63,872
Coordinates41.4528200, -82.1823700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: East Tully Street (-84.70274, 40.916891)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-82.182237, 41.452819)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 270 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.92 gal
22.41 L · about $21.93
Round trip
$43.87
11.84 gal · 44.82 L
Estimated CO2
52.6 kg one way
Round trip: 105.2 kg / 232 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $21.93 $43.87
Mid-grade $4.24 $25.11 $50.23
Premium $4.79 $28.36 $56.71
Diesel $4.30 $25.48 $50.96

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Convoy and Lorain. The current time is 12:56:51.

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.