How far is Farmington, OH from Lorain, OH?

The driving distance from Farmington, OH to Lorain, OH is about 153.5 miles (247.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117 miles (188.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 48m 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
153.53 mi
02h 54m
Flight
116.97 mi
188.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.97 mi
Kilometers
188.25 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.53 mi
Kilometers
247.09 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lorain
Thu, Apr 23, 12:26 AM EDT
Return by in Farmington
Thu, Apr 23, 3:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farmington
2026-04-22T21:32
Arrive Lorain
Thu, Apr 23, 12:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Farmington
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
Mount Eaton
OH

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

From Farmington
69.8 mi
01h 27m
To Lorain
83.8 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Farmington Road

    49 m · 5 sec · Farmington Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Sharon Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · South Sharon Road

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto Colerain Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Colerain Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Pleasant Grove Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Pleasant Grove Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Cadiz-Harrisville Road

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Cadiz-Harrisville Road

  6. 6

    Continue on East Market Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East Market Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto Deersville Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Deersville Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Cadiz-Dennison Road

    21.4 mi · 30 min · Cadiz-Dennison Road

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: Uhrichsville, New Philadelphia

    1516 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Water Street

    15.9 mi · 17 min · Water Street

  12. 12

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

    1543 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Wooster Avenue

    3.2 mi · 4 min · South Wooster Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left

    22.1 mi · 25 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    5.7 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Burbank Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Burbank Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Burbank Road

    35 m · 1 sec · Burbank Road

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Burbank Road

    848 ft · 12 sec · Burbank Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    37 m · 2 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout

    77 m · 3 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Burbank Road

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Burbank Road

  22. 22

    Continue on N Front Street

    2168 ft · 30 sec · N Front Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Avon Lake Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Avon Lake Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Wooster Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Wooster Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Elyria Street

    2532 ft · 1 min · Elyria Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Avon Lake Road

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Avon Lake Road

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Lake Road

    160 m · 9 sec · Avon Lake Road

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Lake Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Avon Lake Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Avon Belden Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Avon Belden Road

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Avon Belden Road

    24 m · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road

  31. 31

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    70 m · 3 sec · Avon Belden Road

  32. 32

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Belden Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Avon Belden Road

  33. 33

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Avon Belden Road

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Grafton Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Grafton Road

  35. 35

    Continue on Main Street

    2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  36. 36

    Continue on Grafton Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Grafton Road

  37. 37

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway

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

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Lorain Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Lorain Boulevard

  39. 39

    Continue on Grove Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Grove Avenue

  40. 40

    Turn left onto East 28th Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East 28th Street

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Broadway

    2392 ft · 48 sec · Broadway

  42. 42

    Turn left onto West 21st Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 21st Street

  43. 43

    Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue

    720 ft · 32 sec · Hamilton Avenue

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Farmington 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
44 steps
24 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
0 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cadiz-Dennison Road
22.4 mi · 15%
Water Street
15.9 mi · 10%
Avon Lake Road
13.8 mi · 9%
Burbank Road
10.4 mi · 7%
South Wooster Avenue
8.9 mi · 6%
Cadiz-Harrisville Road
8.29 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

22.1 mi · 00h 25m

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
02h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.5 mi
117 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Eaton
01h 27m from Farmington
Leave By
12:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Farmington and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Lorain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 153.5 miles (247.1 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

Mount Eaton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.8 miles from Farmington and 83.8 miles from Lorain.

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

The direct path is about 117 miles (188.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.5 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 12:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.08 one way or $40.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Farmington and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Lorain.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Eaton

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

57 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

82 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

90 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Sandusky

119 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farmington and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 116.97 mi (188.25 km).

Farmington

#1 Farmington

Township in Trumbull County, Ohio

Population2,563
Coordinates40.1086800, -80.8228600
Altitude343
CountryUnited States
Lorain

#2 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

Population63,872
Coordinates41.4528200, -82.1823700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Farmington Road (-80.82284, 40.108573)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-82.182237, 41.452819)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 247 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.42 gal
20.51 L · about $20.08
Round trip
$40.16
10.84 gal · 41.02 L
Estimated CO2
48.2 kg one way
Round trip: 96.3 kg / 212 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $20.08 $40.16
Mid-grade $4.24 $22.99 $45.98
Premium $4.79 $25.96 $51.92
Diesel $4.30 $23.33 $46.66

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 Farmington and Lorain. The current time is 21:32:25.

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.