How far is Fairview Park, OH from Lorain, OH?

The driving distance from Fairview Park, OH to Lorain, OH is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.14 mi
00h 36m
Flight
16.49 mi
26.54 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.49 mi
Kilometers
26.54 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.14 mi
Kilometers
32.42 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lorain
Thu, Apr 16, 1:01 AM EDT
Return by in Fairview Park
Thu, Apr 16, 1:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairview Park
2026-04-16T00:24
Arrive Lorain
Thu, Apr 16, 1:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fairview Park
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Avon Center
OH

City in Lorain County, Ohio, United States of America

From Fairview Park
10.6 mi
00h 18m
To Lorain
9.6 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 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 Fairview Park and Lorain.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fairview Park and Lorain.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 220th Street

    2911 ft · 1 min · West 220th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Westwood Road

    3068 ft · 1 min · Westwood Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West 210th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 210th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Wagar Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Wagar Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Westway Drive

    1215 ft · 26 sec · Westway Drive

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West, SR 2 West: Toledo

    1026 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Freeway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Northwest Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 611: Avon, Sheffield Village

    1268 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Colorado Avenue

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Colorado Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Henderson Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Henderson Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on West 21st Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 21st Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue

    720 ft · 32 sec · Hamilton Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northwest Freeway
10.1 mi · 50%
Colorado Avenue
5.46 mi · 27%
Henderson Drive
1.22 mi · 6%
West 210th Street
0.87 mi · 4%
West 21st Street
0.84 mi · 4%
Wagar Road
0.69 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Northwest Freeway

Merge slight left onto Northwest Freeway

10.1 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
16.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Avon Center
00h 18m from Fairview Park
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Fairview Park 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 Fairview Park to Lorain?

The road trip is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Avon Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Fairview Park and 9.6 miles from Lorain.

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

The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.63 one way or $5.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Fairview Park and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lorain.

Stop Ideas Near Avon Center

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

12 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

27 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Sandusky

58 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Alliance

98 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairview Park and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 16.49 mi (26.54 km).

Fairview Park

#1 Fairview Park

City in Ohio, United States

Population16,042
Coordinates41.4414400, -81.8643000
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Lorain

#2 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

Population63,872
Coordinates41.4528200, -82.1823700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: (-81.864282, 41.44141)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-82.182237, 41.452819)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.71 gal
2.69 L · about $2.63
Round trip
$5.26
1.42 gal · 5.38 L
Estimated CO2
6.3 kg one way
Round trip: 12.6 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $2.63 $5.26
Mid-grade $4.24 $3.01 $6.02
Premium $4.79 $3.40 $6.80
Diesel $4.30 $3.06 $6.11

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 Fairview Park and Lorain. The current time is 00:24:27.

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.