How far is Finneytown, OH from Lorain, OH?

The driving distance from Finneytown, OH to Lorain, OH is about 232.6 miles (374.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 198.5 miles (319.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 54m 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
232.62 mi
03h 57m
Flight
198.45 mi
319.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
198.45 mi
Kilometers
319.37 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
232.62 mi
Kilometers
374.37 km
Drive Time
03h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lorain
Thu, Apr 23, 9:26 AM EDT
Return by in Finneytown
Thu, Apr 23, 1:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Finneytown
2026-04-23T05:29
Arrive Lorain
Thu, Apr 23, 9:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 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
9:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Finneytown
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
Westerville
OH

City in Ohio

From Finneytown
120.8 mi
01h 58m
To Lorain
111.8 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    26 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    17 m · 6 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Oakfield Avenue

    67 m · 12 sec · Oakfield Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Winton Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Winton Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Galbraith Road

    1 km · 1 min · West Galbraith Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward SR 126 East: Ronald Reagan Highway

    1551 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway

    7.6 mi · 10 min · Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Columbus, Cincinnati

    1136 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Columbus

    2386 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    18.2 mi · 21 min · Northeast Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon

    1484 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    157 m · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    4.3 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Middleboro Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Middleboro Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Wilmington Road

    103 m · 10 sec · Wilmington Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp right toward I 71 North: Columbus

    1495 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    68.9 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling

    2063 ft · 46 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.6 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    95 mi · 1 hr 43 min

  22. 22

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

    1223 ft · 39 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Avon Lake Road

    2.1 mi · 3 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 Finneytown 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
44 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
4 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
166 mi · 71%
Northeast Expressway
18.2 mi · 8%
Avon Lake Road
13.3 mi · 6%
Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway
7.63 mi · 3%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
6.59 mi · 3%
Avon Belden Road
4.18 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Keep slight left

95 mi · 01h 43m

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 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.1 mi
198.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westerville
01h 58m from Finneytown
Leave By
9:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Finneytown and Sunny near Lorain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 232.6 miles (374.4 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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?

Westerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.8 miles from Finneytown and 111.8 miles from Lorain.

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

The direct path is about 198.5 miles (319.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.1 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 9:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.42 one way or $60.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Finneytown and Sunny near Lorain.

Stop Ideas Near Westerville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

19 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Finneytown and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 198.45 mi (319.37 km).

Finneytown

#1 Finneytown

Census-designated place in Hamilton County, Ohio

Population12,741
Coordinates39.2003400, -84.5205000
Altitude271
CountryUnited States
Lorain

#2 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

Population63,872
Coordinates41.4528200, -82.1823700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Oakfield Avenue (-84.520504, 39.200235)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-82.182237, 41.452819)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 374 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.21 gal
31.07 L · about $30.42
Round trip
$60.84
16.42 gal · 62.14 L
Estimated CO2
73 kg one way
Round trip: 145.9 kg / 322 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $30.42 $60.84
Mid-grade $4.24 $34.83 $69.65
Premium $4.79 $39.33 $78.65
Diesel $4.30 $35.34 $70.67

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 Finneytown and Lorain. The current time is 05:29:16.

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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.