How far is Devola, OH from Lorain, OH?

The driving distance from Devola, OH to Lorain, OH is about 173.5 miles (279.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.7 miles (228 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
173.54 mi
03h 00m
Flight
141.65 mi
227.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.65 mi
Kilometers
227.97 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.54 mi
Kilometers
279.28 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lorain
Thu, Apr 23, 9:36 AM EDT
Return by in Devola
Thu, Apr 23, 12:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Devola
2026-04-23T06:35
Arrive Lorain
Thu, Apr 23, 9:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Devola
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
Loudon
OH

Village in Ashland and Holmes counties in Ohio, United States

From Devola
82.9 mi
01h 30m
To Lorain
90.7 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Masonic Park Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Masonic Park Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1 km · 53 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Arends-Ridge Road

    1 mi · 4 min · Arends-Ridge Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Cambridge Road

    2001 ft · 44 sec · Cambridge Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 77 North: Cleveland

    1114 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    80.9 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon

    1543 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Wooster Avenue

    3.2 mi · 4 min · South Wooster Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left

    22.1 mi · 25 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    5.7 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Burbank Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Burbank Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Burbank Road

    35 m · 1 sec · Burbank Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Burbank Road

    848 ft · 12 sec · Burbank Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    37 m · 2 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    77 m · 3 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Burbank Road

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Burbank Road

  17. 17

    Continue on N Front Street

    2168 ft · 30 sec · N Front Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Avon Lake Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Avon Lake Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Wooster Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Wooster Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Elyria Street

    2532 ft · 1 min · Elyria Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Avon Lake Road

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Avon Lake Road

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Lake Road

    160 m · 9 sec · Avon Lake Road

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Lake Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Avon Lake Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Avon Belden Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Avon Belden Road

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Avon Belden Road

    24 m · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    70 m · 3 sec · Avon Belden Road

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Belden Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Avon Belden Road

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Avon Belden Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Grafton Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Grafton Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Main Street

    2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Grafton Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Grafton Road

  32. 32

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway

    6.6 mi · 9 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Lorain Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Lorain Boulevard

  34. 34

    Continue on Grove Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Grove Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn left onto East 28th Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East 28th Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Broadway

    2392 ft · 48 sec · Broadway

  37. 37

    Turn left onto West 21st Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 21st Street

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue

    720 ft · 32 sec · Hamilton Avenue

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Devola 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
39 steps
22 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
1 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77 North
81.1 mi · 47%
Avon Lake Road
13.8 mi · 8%
Burbank Road
10.4 mi · 6%
South Wooster Avenue
8.9 mi · 5%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
6.59 mi · 4%
Avon Belden Road
4.18 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 77 North

Merge slight left

80.9 mi · 01h 27m

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
03h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.8 mi
141.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Loudon
01h 30m from Devola
Leave By
12:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Devola and Sunny near Lorain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 173.5 miles (279.3 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?

Loudon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.9 miles from Devola and 90.7 miles from Lorain.

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

The direct path is about 141.7 miles (228 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.67 one way or $45.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Devola and Sunny near Lorain.

Stop Ideas Near Loudon

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

52 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

102 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

105 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Devola and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 141.65 mi (227.97 km).

Devola

#1 Devola

Census-designated place in Washington County, Ohio

Population2,652
Coordinates39.4736900, -81.4790100
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Lorain

#2 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

Population63,872
Coordinates41.4528200, -82.1823700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Masonic Park Road (-81.479014, 39.473629)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-82.182237, 41.452819)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 279 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.12 gal
23.18 L · about $22.67
Round trip
$45.35
12.24 gal · 46.36 L
Estimated CO2
54.4 kg one way
Round trip: 108.8 kg / 240 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $22.67 $45.35
Mid-grade $4.24 $25.96 $51.92
Premium $4.79 $29.31 $58.63
Diesel $4.30 $26.34 $52.68

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 Devola and Lorain. The current time is 06:35:42.

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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.