How far is Hicksville, OH from Lorain, OH?
The driving distance from Hicksville, OH to Lorain, OH is about 152.9 miles (246.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134.2 miles (216 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Wood County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hicksville and Lorain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hicksville and Lorain.
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Start on South Main Street
40 m · 6 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East High Street
8.5 mi · 13 min · East High Street
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Turn right
2 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Farmer Mark Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Farmer Mark Road
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Continue on Bryan Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Bryan Street
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Continue on County Road 12.C
1.8 mi · 3 min · County Road 12.C
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Continue on Center Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Center Street
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Continue on West Wilson Street
734 ft · 17 sec · West Wilson Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn right
11.6 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
4.5 mi · 7 min
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Turn left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Take the ramp right
1968 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right
1251 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
109.7 mi · 1 hr 58 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Baumhart Rd, Vermillion
1 mi · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Baumhart Road
4.3 mi · 6 min · Baumhart Road
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Turn right onto West Erie Avenue
3.2 mi · 5 min · West Erie Avenue
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Turn slight right onto State Route 611
1230 ft · 45 sec · State Route 611
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Continue on West 21st Street
2 mi · 4 min · West 21st Street
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Turn left 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 Hicksville 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.
Ohio Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
110 mi · 01h 58m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Hicksville and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Lorain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hicksville to Lorain?
The road trip is about 152.9 miles (246.1 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?
Walbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.6 miles from Hicksville and 74.3 miles from Lorain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134.2 miles (216 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 1:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.01 one way or $40.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hicksville and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Lorain.
Stop Ideas Near Walbridge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Grille & Drinks
Toledo City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Walbridge.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Sandusky
Ann Arbor station
Greenfield Village, Michigan
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hicksville and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 134.2 mi (215.97 km).
#1 Hicksville
Township in Defiance County, Ohio
| Population | 3,405 |
| Coordinates | 41.2931100, -84.7619000 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| 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: 246 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $20.01 | $40.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $22.91 | $45.81 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $25.87 | $51.73 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $23.24 | $46.48 |
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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