How far is Dalton, OH from Lorain, OH?
The driving distance from Dalton, OH to Lorain, OH is about 73.4 miles (118.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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 26m.
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 county seat of Medina County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dalton and Lorain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dalton and Lorain.
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Start on the route
19 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto West Main Street
913 ft · 20 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto North Church Street
3168 ft · 1 min · North Church Street
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Continue on Mount Eaton Road North
6.3 mi · 10 min · Mount Eaton Road North
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Continue on South Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Mount Eaton Road North
1.6 mi · 3 min · Mount Eaton Road North
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Turn left onto Warwick Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · Warwick Road
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Merge slight right onto Akron Road
984 ft · 24 sec · Akron Road
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Turn sharp right onto Wadsworth Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Wadsworth Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wadsworth Road
31 m · 2 sec · Wadsworth Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Wadsworth Road
4.5 mi · 5 min · Wadsworth Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wadsworth Road
40 m · 2 sec · Wadsworth Road
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Exit the rotary onto Wadsworth Road
4.4 mi · 5 min · Wadsworth Road
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Continue on Wadsworth Road
6.4 mi · 7 min · Wadsworth Road
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Continue on Lafayette Street
118 m · 9 sec · Lafayette Street
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Turn right onto South Court Street
1775 ft · 35 sec · South Court Street
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Turn left onto West Liberty Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · West Liberty Street
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Continue on Norwalk Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Norwalk Road
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Turn right onto Columbia Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Columbia Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Spieth Road
67 m · 3 sec · Spieth Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Spieth Road
1.2 km · 53 sec · Spieth Road
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Turn straight onto Elyria Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Elyria Road
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Continue on Medina-Elyria Road
2.8 mi · 3 min · Medina-Elyria Road
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Continue on Medina-Elyria Road
2.1 mi · 2 min · Medina-Elyria Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Avon Belden Road
9 m · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Avon Belden Road
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Turn left onto Grafton Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Grafton Road
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Continue on Main Street
2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Grafton Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Grafton Road
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Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
6.6 mi · 9 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
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Turn right onto Lorain Boulevard
2.9 mi · 4 min · Lorain Boulevard
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Continue on Grove Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Grove Avenue
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Turn left onto East 28th Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · East 28th Street
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Turn right onto Broadway
2392 ft · 48 sec · Broadway
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Turn left onto West 21st Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West 21st Street
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Turn right 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 Dalton and Lorain.
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.
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
6.59 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Dalton and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Lorain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dalton to Lorain?
The road trip is about 73.4 miles (118.2 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?
Medina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.4 miles from Dalton and 42 miles from Lorain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 3:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.60 one way or $19.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Dalton and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Lorain.
Stop Ideas Near Medina
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 Medina.
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Alliance
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dalton and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 51.8 mi (83.37 km).
#1 Dalton
Village in Wayne County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 1,891 |
| Coordinates | 40.7989400, -81.6954100 |
| Altitude | 336 |
| 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: 118 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $9.60 | $19.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $10.99 | $21.97 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $12.41 | $24.81 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $11.15 | $22.29 |
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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