How far is Ellsworth, OH from Lorain, OH?
The driving distance from Ellsworth, OH to Lorain, OH is about 87.4 miles (140.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.9 miles (120.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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 35m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ellsworth and Lorain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ellsworth and Lorain.
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Start on South Salem Warren Road
4.7 mi · 7 min · South Salem Warren Road
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Continue on South Salem-Warren Road
2736 ft · 59 sec · South Salem-Warren Road
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Continue on North Salem Warren Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · North Salem Warren Road
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Continue on Tod Avenue Southwest
1 km · 1 min · Tod Avenue Southwest
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Turn left onto Hallock Young Road Southwest
2 mi · 4 min · Hallock Young Road Southwest
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Continue straight
155 m · 14 sec
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Keep slight left
2549 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
27.3 mi · 29 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike
41.6 mi · 45 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 57: Lorain, Elyria
3245 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 57 North: Lorain
1183 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lorain Boulevard
2.1 mi · 3 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 Ellsworth 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.
Ohio Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike
41.6 mi · 00h 45m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Ellsworth 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 Ellsworth to Lorain?
The road trip is about 87.4 miles (140.6 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?
Hudson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.9 miles from Ellsworth and 43.5 miles from Lorain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.9 miles (120.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 3:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.41 one way or $22.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ellsworth and Mostly Sunny near Lorain.
Stop Ideas Near Hudson
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 Hudson.
Cleveland Lakefront station
Alliance
Elyria
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ellsworth and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 74.94 mi (120.61 km).
#1 Ellsworth
City in Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 2,099 |
| Coordinates | 41.0242300, -80.8573100 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| 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: 141 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $11.41 | $22.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $13.07 | $26.13 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $14.75 | $29.51 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $13.26 | $26.51 |
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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