How far is Elmore, OH from Lorain, OH?
The driving distance from Elmore, OH to Lorain, OH is about 66.9 miles (107.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.7 miles (92.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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 11m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elmore and Lorain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmore and Lorain.
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Start on Harris Street
62 m · 13 sec · Harris Street
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Turn right onto Toledo Street
94 m · 8 sec · Toledo Street
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Turn right onto Rice Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Rice Street
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Take the ramp left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right
1311 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
53.5 mi · 57 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Baumhart Rd, Vermillion
1 mi · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Baumhart Road
4.3 mi · 6 min · Baumhart Road
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Turn right onto West Erie Avenue
3.2 mi · 5 min · West Erie Avenue
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Turn slight right onto State Route 611
1230 ft · 45 sec · State Route 611
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Continue on West 21st Street
2 mi · 4 min · West 21st Street
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Turn left 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 Elmore 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
Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
53.5 mi · 00h 57m
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 Elmore and Partly Sunny near Lorain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elmore to Lorain?
The road trip is about 66.9 miles (107.6 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
Milan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.4 miles from Elmore and 33.5 miles from Lorain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.7 miles (92.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 4:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.74 one way or $17.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elmore and Partly Sunny near Lorain.
Stop Ideas Near Milan
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 Milan.
Sandusky
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elmore and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 57.67 mi (92.81 km).
#1 Elmore
Town in Alabama, United States
| Population | 1,401 |
| Coordinates | 41.4761600, -83.2957600 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| 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: 108 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $8.74 | $17.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $10.01 | $20.02 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $11.30 | $22.61 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $10.16 | $20.31 |
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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