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.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
152.94 mi
02h 35m
Flight
134.2 mi
215.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.2 mi
Kilometers
215.97 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.94 mi
Kilometers
246.14 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lorain
Sat, Apr 18, 1:12 AM EDT
Return by in Hicksville
Sat, Apr 18, 3:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hicksville
2026-04-17T22:36
Arrive Lorain
Sat, Apr 18, 1:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hicksville
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
Walbridge
OH

City in Wood County, Ohio, United States of America

From Hicksville
78.6 mi
01h 17m
To Lorain
74.3 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
66°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    40 m · 6 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East High Street

    8.5 mi · 13 min · East High Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    2 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Farmer Mark Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Farmer Mark Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Bryan Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Bryan Street

  6. 6

    Continue on County Road 12.C

    1.8 mi · 3 min · County Road 12.C

  7. 7

    Continue on Center Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Center Street

  8. 8

    Continue on West Wilson Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · West Wilson Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1 mi · 1 min · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right

    11.6 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    4.5 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Take the ramp right

    1968 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    1251 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    109.7 mi · 1 hr 58 min · Ohio Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Baumhart Rd, Vermillion

    1 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

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

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Baumhart Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Erie Avenue

    3.2 mi · 5 min · West Erie Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto State Route 611

    1230 ft · 45 sec · State Route 611

  20. 20

    Continue on West 21st Street

    2 mi · 4 min · West 21st Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue

    720 ft · 32 sec · Hamilton Avenue

  22. 22

    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.

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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
110 mi · 72%
East High Street
8.51 mi · 6%
South Main Street
6.2 mi · 4%
Baumhart Road
4.29 mi · 3%
Farmer Mark Road
3.76 mi · 2%
West Erie Avenue
3.25 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
134.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Walbridge
01h 17m from Hicksville
Leave By
1:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Walbridge and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Grille & Drinks
Food stop 9.3 mi away

City Hall Grille & Drinks

Toledo , OH
315 S Reynolds Rd, Toledo, OH 43615
Rating 4.4/5 364 reviews Bar & grill,Restaurant
Toledo City Hall
Meeting point 7.7 mi away

Toledo City Hall

Toledo , OH
401 S Erie St, Toledo, OH 43604
Rating 4.3/5 8 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

7 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.
RAIL

Sandusky

67 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

81 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

82 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hicksville and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 134.2 mi (215.97 km).

Hicksville

#1 Hicksville

Township in Defiance County, Ohio

Population3,405
Coordinates41.2931100, -84.7619000
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Lorain

#2 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

Population63,872
Coordinates41.4528200, -82.1823700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-84.762198, 41.292914)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-82.182237, 41.452819)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 246 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.4 gal
20.43 L · about $20.01
Round trip
$40.01
10.8 gal · 40.86 L
Estimated CO2
48 kg one way
Round trip: 96 kg / 212 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Hicksville and Lorain. The current time is 22:36:37.

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.