How far is Harpersfield, OH from Lorain, OH?

The driving distance from Harpersfield, OH to Lorain, OH is about 75.6 miles (121.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.2 miles (108.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
75.53 mi
01h 23m
Flight
67.26 mi
108.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.26 mi
Kilometers
108.24 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.53 mi
Kilometers
121.55 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lorain
Wed, Apr 22, 10:42 PM EDT
Return by in Harpersfield
Thu, Apr 23, 12:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harpersfield
2026-04-22T21:18
Arrive Lorain
Wed, Apr 22, 10:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harpersfield
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
Nottingham
OH

Human settlement in Cleveland, Ohio, United States of America

From Harpersfield
37.5 mi
00h 41m
To Lorain
38 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW
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 Harpersfield and Lorain.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North River Road West

    16 m · 6 sec · North River Road West

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Harpersfield Road

    2783 ft · 1 min · Harpersfield Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 534

    526 ft · 11 sec · State Route 534

  4. 4

    Continue on South Broadway

    654 ft · 20 sec · South Broadway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1780 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    27.7 mi · 31 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Euclid Spur

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Euclid Spur

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Lakeland Freeway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · Lakeland Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Innerbelt

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Innerbelt

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Innerbelt

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Innerbelt

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East, I 71 South, SR 176 South

    19.3 mi · 24 min

  14. 14

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

    1268 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Colorado Avenue

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Colorado Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Henderson Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Henderson Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on West 21st Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 21st Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue

    720 ft · 32 sec · Hamilton Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Broadway
29.5 mi · 39%
I 90 East
19.3 mi · 26%
Lakeland Freeway
8.78 mi · 12%
Colorado Avenue
5.46 mi · 7%
Euclid Spur
3.77 mi · 5%
Innerbelt
3.54 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

South Broadway

Merge slight left

27.7 mi · 00h 31m

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
01h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
67.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nottingham
00h 41m from Harpersfield
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Harpersfield 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 Harpersfield to Lorain?

The road trip is about 75.6 miles (121.6 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Nottingham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.5 miles from Harpersfield and 38 miles from Lorain.

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

The direct path is about 67.2 miles (108.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.89 one way or $19.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Harpersfield and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Lorain.

Stop Ideas Near Nottingham

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Nottingham and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cleveland City Hall
Scenic stop 8.3 mi away

Cleveland City Hall

Cleveland , OH
601 Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland, OH 44114
Rating 3.6/5 63 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
Cleveland Heights City Hall
Meeting point 3.7 mi away

Cleveland Heights City Hall

Cleveland Heights , OH
40 Severance Cir, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
Rating 3.0/5 11 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Nottingham.

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

15 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

51 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

82 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

99 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harpersfield and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 67.26 mi (108.24 km).

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#1 Harpersfield

Township of Ohio

Population2,595
Coordinates41.7595000, -80.9467600
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Lorain

#2 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

Population63,872
Coordinates41.4528200, -82.1823700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: North River Road West (-80.94676, 41.759511)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-82.182237, 41.452819)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.67 gal
10.09 L · about $9.89
Round trip
$19.78
5.34 gal · 20.18 L
Estimated CO2
23.7 kg one way
Round trip: 47.5 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $9.89 $19.78
Mid-grade $4.24 $11.33 $22.65
Premium $4.79 $12.79 $25.58
Diesel $4.30 $11.49 $22.98

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 Harpersfield and Lorain. The current time is 21:18:46.

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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.