How far is Coshocton, OH from Lorain, OH?

The driving distance from Coshocton, OH to Lorain, OH is about 98.5 miles (158.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.3 miles (134.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 45m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
98.49 mi
02h 22m
Flight
83.31 mi
134.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.31 mi
Kilometers
134.08 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.49 mi
Kilometers
158.51 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lorain
Thu, Apr 23, 2:39 AM EDT
Return by in Coshocton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coshocton
2026-04-23T00:17
Arrive Lorain
Thu, Apr 23, 2:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Coshocton
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
Deer Creek
OH

Township in Madison County, Ohio

From Coshocton
49.3 mi
01h 11m
To Lorain
49.2 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph S
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 Coshocton and Lorain.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Walnut Street

    2109 ft · 50 sec · Walnut Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 3rd Street

    999 ft · 29 sec · South 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    154 m · 21 sec · Chestnut Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North 2nd Street

    976 ft · 38 sec · North 2nd Street

  5. 5

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

    1061 ft · 39 sec · Bridge Street

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto County Road 1A

    2198 ft · 49 sec · County Road 1A

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    35.8 mi · 53 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Millersburg Road

    4 mi · 6 min · Millersburg Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Dover Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Dover Road

  10. 10

    Turn left

    6.8 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Burbank Road

    35 m · 1 sec · Burbank Road

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Burbank Road

    848 ft · 12 sec · Burbank Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    37 m · 2 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    77 m · 3 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Burbank Road

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Burbank Road

  16. 16

    Continue on N Front Street

    2168 ft · 30 sec · N Front Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Avon Lake Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Avon Lake Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Wooster Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Wooster Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Elyria Street

    2532 ft · 1 min · Elyria Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Avon Lake Road

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Avon Lake Road

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Lake Road

    160 m · 9 sec · Avon Lake Road

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Lake Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Avon Lake Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Avon Belden Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Avon Belden Road

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Avon Belden Road

    24 m · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    70 m · 3 sec · Avon Belden Road

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Belden Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Avon Belden Road

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Avon Belden Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Grafton Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Grafton Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Main Street

    2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Grafton Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Grafton Road

  31. 31

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway

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

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Lorain Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Lorain Boulevard

  33. 33

    Continue on Grove Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Grove Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn left onto East 28th Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East 28th Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Broadway

    2392 ft · 48 sec · Broadway

  36. 36

    Turn left onto West 21st Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 21st Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue

    720 ft · 32 sec · Hamilton Avenue

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
38 steps
24 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
0 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 1A
36.2 mi · 37%
Avon Lake Road
13.8 mi · 14%
Burbank Road
9.18 mi · 9%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
6.59 mi · 7%
Avon Belden Road
4.18 mi · 4%
Millersburg Road
3.98 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

County Road 1A

Continue straight

35.8 mi · 00h 53m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
83.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Deer Creek
01h 11m from Coshocton
Leave By
1:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Coshocton and Sunny near Lorain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 98.5 miles (158.5 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?

Deer Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.3 miles from Coshocton and 49.2 miles from Lorain.

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

The direct path is about 83.3 miles (134.1 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 1:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.89 one way or $25.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Coshocton and Sunny near Lorain.

Stop Ideas Near Deer Creek

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

59 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

72 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

75 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Sandusky

92 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coshocton and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 83.31 mi (134.08 km).

Coshocton

#1 Coshocton

City in Ohio, USA

Population10,956
Coordinates40.2720200, -81.8595800
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Lorain

#2 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

Population63,872
Coordinates41.4528200, -82.1823700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Walnut Street (-81.859567, 40.272025)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-82.182237, 41.452819)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.48 gal
13.16 L · about $12.89
Round trip
$25.79
6.96 gal · 26.32 L
Estimated CO2
30.9 kg one way
Round trip: 61.9 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $12.89 $25.79
Mid-grade $4.24 $14.76 $29.52
Premium $4.79 $16.67 $33.34
Diesel $4.30 $14.98 $29.96

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Coshocton and Lorain. The current time is 00:17:02.

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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.