How far is Glendale, OH from Lorain, OH?
The driving distance from Glendale, OH to Lorain, OH is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Cuyahoga County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glendale and Lorain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glendale and Lorain.
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Start on West Glendale Street
16 m · 6 sec · West Glendale Street
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Turn left onto Broadway Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · Broadway Avenue
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Turn right onto Lee Road
1627 ft · 41 sec · Lee Road
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Turn left onto Libby Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Libby Road
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Continue on Granger Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Granger Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 480 West
95 m · 8 sec
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Continue on I 480 West
1760 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt South Freeway
20.1 mi · 25 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ohio Turnpike, Toledo
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
5.6 mi · 6 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 57: Lorain, Elyria
3245 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 57 North: Lorain
1183 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lorain Boulevard
2.1 mi · 3 min · Lorain Boulevard
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Continue on Grove Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Grove Avenue
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Turn left onto East 28th Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · East 28th Street
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Turn right onto Broadway
2392 ft · 48 sec · Broadway
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Turn left onto West 21st Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West 21st Street
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Turn right 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 Glendale 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.
Outerbelt South Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt South Freeway
20.1 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Glendale and Rain Showers Likely near Lorain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Glendale to Lorain?
The road trip is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Olmsted is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Glendale and 19.9 miles from Lorain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.61 one way or $11.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Glendale and Rain Showers Likely near Lorain.
Stop Ideas Near Olmsted
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cleveland City Hall
Parma City Hall
Brunswick City Hall Recreation
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Olmsted.
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Sandusky
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glendale and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 33.38 mi (53.72 km).
#1 Glendale
Situated in northeastern Ohio, this location is positioned within the boundaries of Cuyahoga County at an approximate elevation of 942 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.3970000, -81.5423400 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| 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: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $3.98 | $5.61 | $11.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $6.43 | $12.86 |
| Premium | $5.10 | $7.19 | $14.39 |
| Diesel | $6.39 | $9.01 | $18.02 |
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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