How far is Enon, OH from Lorain, OH?

The driving distance from Enon, OH to Lorain, OH is about 180.6 miles (290.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.4 miles (229.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
180.63 mi
03h 02m
Flight
142.45 mi
229.25 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.45 mi
Kilometers
229.25 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.63 mi
Kilometers
290.69 km
Drive Time
03h 02m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lorain
Thu, Apr 16, 7:53 AM EDT
Return by in Enon
Thu, Apr 16, 10:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Enon
2026-04-16T04:51
Arrive Lorain
Thu, Apr 16, 7:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Enon
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Chesterville
OH

Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America

From Enon
93.8 mi
01h 31m
To Lorain
86.9 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Xenia Drive

    898 ft · 21 sec · South Xenia Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on Enon Road

    2521 ft · 51 sec · Enon Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 70 East: Columbus

    1705 ft · 42 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    47.7 mi · 52 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on North Innerbelt

    1003 ft · 16 sec · North Innerbelt

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    2166 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1560 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    94.1 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 83: Lodi, Wooster

    1223 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Avon Lake Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Avon Lake Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Wooster Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Wooster Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Elyria Street

    2532 ft · 1 min · Elyria Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Avon Lake Road

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Avon Lake Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Lake Road

    160 m · 9 sec · Avon Lake Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Lake Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Avon Lake Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Avon Belden Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Avon Belden Road

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Avon Belden Road

    24 m · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    70 m · 3 sec · Avon Belden Road

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Belden Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Avon Belden Road

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Avon Belden Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Grafton Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Grafton Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Main Street

    2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Grafton Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Grafton Road

  25. 25

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway

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

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Lorain Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Lorain Boulevard

  27. 27

    Continue on Grove Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Grove Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East 28th Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East 28th Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Broadway

    2392 ft · 48 sec · Broadway

  30. 30

    Turn left onto West 21st Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 21st Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue

    720 ft · 32 sec · Hamilton Avenue

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Enon 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
32 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
94.8 mi · 53%
I 70 East
48.1 mi · 27%
Avon Lake Road
13.3 mi · 7%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
6.59 mi · 4%
I 670 East
4.34 mi · 2%
Avon Belden Road
4.18 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

94.1 mi · 01h 42m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.2 mi
142.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterville
01h 31m from Enon
Leave By
10:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Enon and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lorain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 180.6 miles (290.7 km) and usually takes 03h 02m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Chesterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.8 miles from Enon and 86.9 miles from Lorain.

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

The direct path is about 142.4 miles (229.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.60 one way or $47.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Enon and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lorain.

Stop Ideas Near Chesterville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

64 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

107 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

111 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Enon and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 142.45 mi (229.25 km).

Enon

#1 Enon

Human settlement in Clark County, Ohio, United States of America

Population2,381
Coordinates39.8781200, -83.9368800
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Lorain

#2 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

Population63,872
Coordinates41.4528200, -82.1823700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: South Xenia Drive (-83.936916, 39.878122)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-82.182237, 41.452819)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 291 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.37 gal
24.13 L · about $23.60
Round trip
$47.20
12.74 gal · 48.26 L
Estimated CO2
56.6 kg one way
Round trip: 113.2 kg / 250 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $23.60 $47.20
Mid-grade $4.24 $27.02 $54.04
Premium $4.79 $30.51 $61.02
Diesel $4.30 $27.42 $54.83

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Enon and Lorain. The current time is 04:51:49.

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.