How far is Deerfield, OH from Lorain, OH?

The driving distance from Deerfield, OH to Lorain, OH is about 76.6 miles (123.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.9 miles (106 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
76.54 mi
01h 27m
Flight
65.85 mi
105.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.85 mi
Kilometers
105.98 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.54 mi
Kilometers
123.18 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lorain
Thu, Apr 23, 1:05 AM EDT
Return by in Deerfield
Thu, Apr 23, 2:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Deerfield
2026-04-22T23:38
Arrive Lorain
Thu, Apr 23, 1:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Deerfield
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
Richfield
OH

Township in Summit County, Ohio

From Deerfield
36.9 mi
00h 43m
To Lorain
39.6 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Deerfield Township Square

    95 m · 6 sec · Deerfield Township Square

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto State Route 14

    148 m · 12 sec · State Route 14

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on State Route 14

    7.5 mi · 11 min · State Route 14

  4. 4

    Continue on Cleveland–East Liverpool Road

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Cleveland–East Liverpool Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Cleveland East Liverpool Road

    11.6 mi · 19 min · Cleveland East Liverpool Road

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    37 m · 2 sec

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 80, Ohio Turnpike: Youngstown, Toledo

    1302 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Toledo

    2119 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    41.3 mi · 44 min · Ohio Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 57: Lorain, Elyria

    3245 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 57 North: Lorain

    1183 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Lorain Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Lorain Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Grove Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Grove Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East 28th Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East 28th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Broadway

    2392 ft · 48 sec · Broadway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West 21st Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 21st Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue

    720 ft · 32 sec · Hamilton Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
41.3 mi · 54%
Cleveland East Liverpool Road
11.6 mi · 15%
State Route 14
7.63 mi · 10%
Cleveland–East Liverpool Road
4.4 mi · 6%
East 28th Street
2.34 mi · 3%
Lorain Boulevard
2.14 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

41.3 mi · 00h 44m

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
01h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
65.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richfield
00h 43m from Deerfield
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Deerfield 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 Deerfield to Lorain?

The road trip is about 76.6 miles (123.2 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?

Richfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.9 miles from Deerfield and 39.6 miles from Lorain.

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

The direct path is about 65.9 miles (106 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 $10.00 one way or $20.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Deerfield and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Lorain.

Stop Ideas Near Richfield

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

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

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

30 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

41 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

58 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

93 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Deerfield and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 65.85 mi (105.98 km).

Deerfield

#1 Deerfield

Township in Portage County, Ohio

Population42,084
Coordinates41.0245000, -81.0500900
Altitude326
CountryUnited States
Lorain

#2 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

Population63,872
Coordinates41.4528200, -82.1823700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Deerfield Township Square (-81.050009, 41.024451)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-82.182237, 41.452819)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.7 gal
10.22 L · about $10.00
Round trip
$20.01
5.4 gal · 20.44 L
Estimated CO2
24 kg one way
Round trip: 48 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $10.00 $20.01
Mid-grade $4.24 $11.45 $22.91
Premium $4.79 $12.93 $25.87
Diesel $4.30 $11.62 $23.24

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 Deerfield and Lorain. The current time is 23:38:31.

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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.