How far is Hartville, OH from Lorain, OH?

The driving distance from Hartville, OH to Lorain, OH is about 73.4 miles (118.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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
73.4 mi
01h 27m
Flight
55.67 mi
89.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.67 mi
Kilometers
89.6 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.4 mi
Kilometers
118.13 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lorain
Thu, Apr 23, 8:53 AM EDT
Return by in Hartville
Thu, Apr 23, 10:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hartville
2026-04-23T07:26
Arrive Lorain
Thu, Apr 23, 8:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hartville
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
Richfield
OH

Township in Summit County, Ohio

From Hartville
36.4 mi
00h 43m
To Lorain
37 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S
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 Hartville and Lorain.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Smyth Court Southeast

    41 m · 11 sec · Smyth Court Southeast

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Howard Court Southeast

    85 m · 18 sec · Howard Court Southeast

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Maple Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East Maple Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Edison Street Northwest

    2837 ft · 1 min · Edison Street Northwest

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Edison Street Northwest

    36 m · 5 sec · Edison Street Northwest

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Edison Street Northwest

    999 ft · 24 sec · Edison Street Northwest

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Edison Street Northwest

    47 m · 7 sec · Edison Street Northwest

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Edison Street Northwest

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Edison Street Northwest

  9. 9

    Continue on East Turkeyfoot Lake Road

    1861 ft · 36 sec · East Turkeyfoot Lake Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Turkeyfoot Lake Road

    41 m · 2 sec · East Turkeyfoot Lake Road

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto East Turkeyfoot Lake Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · East Turkeyfoot Lake Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Massillon Road

    73 m · 5 sec · Massillon Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Massillon Road

    1306 ft · 28 sec · Massillon Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Massillon Road

    47 m · 3 sec · Massillon Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Massillon Road

    1163 ft · 25 sec · Massillon Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Massillon Road

    44 m · 3 sec · Massillon Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Massillon Road

    532 ft · 18 sec · Massillon Road

  18. 18

    Take the ramp sharp right toward I 77 North

    917 ft · 22 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    21.2 mi · 26 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80, Ohio Turnpike: Toledo, Youngstown

    2585 ft · 2 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Toledo

    2172 ft · 53 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    34.4 mi · 37 min · Ohio Turnpike

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 57: Lorain, Elyria

    3245 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 57 North: Lorain

    1183 ft · 29 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Lorain Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Lorain Boulevard

  26. 26

    Continue on Grove Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Grove Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto East 28th Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East 28th Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Broadway

    2392 ft · 48 sec · Broadway

  29. 29

    Turn left onto West 21st Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 21st Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue

    720 ft · 32 sec · Hamilton Avenue

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hartville 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
31 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
18
3 merges, 15 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
34.4 mi · 47%
I 77 North
21.4 mi · 29%
Edison Street Northwest
3.37 mi · 5%
East Turkeyfoot Lake Road
2.51 mi · 3%
East 28th Street
2.34 mi · 3%
Lorain Boulevard
2.14 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

34.4 mi · 00h 37m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.7 mi
55.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richfield
00h 43m from Hartville
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hartville and Sunny near Lorain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 73.4 miles (118.1 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Richfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.4 miles from Hartville and 37 miles from Lorain.

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

The direct path is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 3:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.60 one way or $19.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hartville and Sunny near Lorain.

Stop Ideas Near Richfield

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

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

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

30 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

41 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

58 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

93 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hartville and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 55.67 mi (89.6 km).

Hartville

#1 Hartville

City in Stark County, Ohio, United States

Population3,088
Coordinates40.9636700, -81.3312200
Altitude356
CountryUnited States
Lorain

#2 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

Population63,872
Coordinates41.4528200, -82.1823700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Smyth Court Southeast (-81.331398, 40.963542)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-82.182237, 41.452819)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.59 gal
9.8 L · about $9.60
Round trip
$19.19
5.18 gal · 19.6 L
Estimated CO2
23 kg one way
Round trip: 46 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $9.60 $19.19
Mid-grade $4.24 $10.99 $21.97
Premium $4.79 $12.41 $24.81
Diesel $4.30 $11.15 $22.29

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 Hartville and Lorain. The current time is 07:26:13.

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.