How far is Delphos, OH from Lorain, OH?

The driving distance from Delphos, OH to Lorain, OH is about 136 miles (218.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120 miles (193.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m 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
136.04 mi
02h 31m
Flight
119.97 mi
193.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.97 mi
Kilometers
193.07 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.04 mi
Kilometers
218.94 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lorain
Sun, May 3, 2:02 PM EDT
Return by in Delphos
Sun, May 3, 4:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Delphos
2026-05-03T11:30
Arrive Lorain
Sun, May 3, 2:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Delphos
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
Benton
OH

City in United States of America

From Delphos
70.3 mi
01h 15m
To Lorain
65.7 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
35°F
Overnight

Areas Of Frost

Starts
Sun, May 3 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    37 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 2nd Street

    549 ft · 20 sec · West 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1244 ft · 31 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East 5th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East 5th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    2917 ft · 59 sec · Lincoln Highway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1897 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    55.1 mi · 59 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 53, SR 67: Tiffin, Upper Sandusky

    1918 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1763 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    8.3 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Saffell Avenue

    2227 ft · 52 sec · West Saffell Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Sycamore Avenue

    2268 ft · 45 sec · North Sycamore Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Kilborn Street

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Kilborn Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left

    5.4 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    4.5 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    12.8 mi · 18 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Turn left

    5 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hayes Avenue

    26 m · 1 sec · Hayes Avenue

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Hayes Avenue

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Hayes Avenue

  22. 22

    Take the ramp right

    1514 ft · 37 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    7.6 mi · 8 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    21.7 mi · 24 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 58: Lorain, Amherst

    1262 ft · 38 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto North Leavitt Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · North Leavitt Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto West 21st Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West 21st Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue

    720 ft · 32 sec · Hamilton Avenue

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
29 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lincoln Highway
56 mi · 41%
Hayes Avenue
33.3 mi · 24%
Kilborn Street
22.7 mi · 17%
SR 53
8.62 mi · 6%
North Leavitt Road
2.69 mi · 2%
East 5th Street
1.04 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Lincoln Highway

Merge slight left

55.1 mi · 00h 59m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
120 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Benton
01h 15m from Delphos
Leave By
1:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost leaving Delphos and Mostly Sunny near Lorain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 136 miles (218.9 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?

Benton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.3 miles from Delphos and 65.7 miles from Lorain.

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

The direct path is about 120 miles (193.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 1:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.78 one way or $35.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost around Delphos and Mostly Sunny near Lorain.

Stop Ideas Near Benton

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

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

RAIL

Sandusky

65 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

87 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.
RAIL

Elyria

97 mi away
410 East River Road
BUS

Columbus, OH

108 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Delphos and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 119.97 mi (193.07 km).

Delphos

#1 Delphos

City in Ohio

Population6,895
Coordinates40.8433800, -84.3416200
Altitude236
CountryUnited States
Lorain

#2 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

Population63,872
Coordinates41.4528200, -82.1823700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: (-84.341682, 40.84338)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-82.182237, 41.452819)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 219 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.8 gal
18.17 L · about $17.78
Round trip
$35.57
9.6 gal · 36.34 L
Estimated CO2
42.7 kg one way
Round trip: 85.3 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $17.78 $35.57
Mid-grade $4.24 $20.36 $40.72
Premium $4.79 $22.99 $45.98
Diesel $4.30 $20.66 $41.32

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Delphos and Lorain. The current time is 11:30:58.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.