How far is De Graff, OH from Lorain, OH?
The driving distance from De Graff, OH to Lorain, OH is about 149.8 miles (241.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120 miles (193.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between De Graff and Lorain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between De Graff and Lorain.
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Start on the route
15 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto East Miami Street
62 m · 4 sec · East Miami Street
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Turn slight left onto Cretcher Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Cretcher Avenue
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Continue on State Route 235
1.7 mi · 3 min · State Route 235
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Route 47
13 m · 1 sec · State Route 47
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 47
6.4 mi · 9 min · State Route 47
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Continue on West Sandusky Avenue
3.2 mi · 5 min · West Sandusky Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 33 East
2069 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Route 33
24.1 mi · 26 min · US Route 33
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Take the exit slight right toward US 36 East: Delaware
1418 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Delaware Avenue
14.4 mi · 17 min · Delaware Avenue
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Continue on West William Street
2.4 mi · 3 min · West William Street
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Continue on Sunbury Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Sunbury Road
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Continue on State Route 37 East
5.9 mi · 8 min · State Route 37 East
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Take the exit left
1628 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
72.7 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 83: Lodi, Wooster
1223 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Avon Lake Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Avon Lake Road
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Continue on Wooster Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Wooster Street
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Continue on Elyria Street
2532 ft · 1 min · Elyria Street
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Continue on Avon Lake Road
8.9 mi · 10 min · Avon Lake Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Lake Road
160 m · 9 sec · Avon Lake Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Avon Lake Road
2.2 mi · 2 min · Avon Lake Road
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Continue on Avon Belden Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · Avon Belden Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Avon Belden Road
24 m · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road
70 m · 3 sec · Avon Belden Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Belden Road
42 m · 2 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 De Graff and Lorain.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Route 37 East
Merge slight left
72.7 mi · 01h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving De Graff 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 De Graff to Lorain?
The road trip is about 149.8 miles (241.1 km) and usually takes 03h 01m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Chesterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.6 miles from De Graff and 63.2 miles from Lorain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120 miles (193.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.60 one way or $39.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around De Graff and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Lorain.
Stop Ideas Near Chesterville
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 Chesterville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between De Graff and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 120.05 mi (193.2 km).
#1 De Graff
City in Minnesota
| Population | 1,262 |
| Coordinates | 40.3120000, -83.9157700 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| 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: 241 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $19.60 | $39.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $22.44 | $44.88 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $25.34 | $50.68 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $22.77 | $45.54 |
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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