How far is Crestline, OH from Lorain, OH?
The driving distance from Crestline, OH to Lorain, OH is about 67.5 miles (108.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.
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.
City in and the county seat of Huron County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Crestline and Lorain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crestline and Lorain.
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Start on North Seltzer Street
22 m · 9 sec · North Seltzer Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
2.3 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn right onto State Route 598
16.8 mi · 23 min · State Route 598
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North St
2074 ft · 43 sec · North St
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Turn right
14.2 mi · 20 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Whittlesey Avenue
3.4 mi · 6 min · Whittlesey Avenue
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Continue on Shaw Mill Road
1 mi · 2 min · Shaw Mill Road
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Turn left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Mudbrook Road
4.6 mi · 7 min · Mudbrook Road
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Take the ramp right
1611 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
19.2 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 58: Lorain, Amherst
1262 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto North Leavitt Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · North Leavitt Road
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Turn right onto West 21st Street
1 mi · 2 min · West 21st Street
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Turn left 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 Crestline and Lorain.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Mudbrook Road
Merge slight left
19.2 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Sunny leaving Crestline and Sunny near Lorain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Crestline to Lorain?
The road trip is about 67.5 miles (108.7 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?
Norwalk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.9 miles from Crestline and 32.6 miles from Lorain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 3:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.82 one way or $17.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Crestline and Sunny near Lorain.
Stop Ideas Near Norwalk
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 Norwalk.
Sandusky
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Crestline and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 54.26 mi (87.33 km).
#1 Crestline
Village in Crawford and Richland Counties in U.
| Population | 4,388 |
| Coordinates | 40.7875600, -82.7365700 |
| Altitude | 348 |
| 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: 109 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $8.82 | $17.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $10.10 | $20.19 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $11.40 | $22.80 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $10.24 | $20.49 |
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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