How far is Holland, OH from Lorain, OH?

The driving distance from Holland, OH to Lorain, OH is about 91.2 miles (146.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80 miles (128.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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
91.15 mi
01h 37m
Flight
79.95 mi
128.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.95 mi
Kilometers
128.66 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.15 mi
Kilometers
146.69 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lorain
Sun, Apr 19, 6:37 AM EDT
Return by in Holland
Sun, Apr 19, 8:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Holland
2026-04-19T04:59
Arrive Lorain
Sun, Apr 19, 6:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Holland
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
Clyde
OH

City

From Holland
45.5 mi
00h 48m
To Lorain
45.6 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Sunday

Areas Of Frost then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph W
Destination
54°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 21 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Holland and Lorain.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Drive

    75 m · 13 sec · Washington Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Columbus Drive

    94 m · 19 sec · Columbus Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Kipling Drive

    641 ft · 30 sec · Kipling Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Clarion Avenue

    8 m · 2 sec · Clarion Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Kipling Drive

    1353 ft · 1 min · Kipling Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South McCord Road

    1289 ft · 26 sec · South McCord Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    36 m · 2 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout

    46 m · 3 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on South McCord Road

    1774 ft · 39 sec · South McCord Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Perrysburg Holland Road

    557 ft · 17 sec · Perrysburg Holland Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Perrysburg-Holland Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Perrysburg-Holland Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Heatherdowns Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · Heatherdowns Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Reynolds Road

    1076 ft · 18 sec · South Reynolds Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right

    990 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    723 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    1439 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    75.8 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Ohio Turnpike

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Baumhart Rd, Vermillion

    1 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

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

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Baumhart Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Erie Avenue

    3.2 mi · 5 min · West Erie Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto State Route 611

    1230 ft · 45 sec · State Route 611

  22. 22

    Continue on West 21st Street

    2 mi · 4 min · West 21st Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue

    720 ft · 32 sec · Hamilton Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Holland 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
24 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
75.8 mi · 83%
Baumhart Road
4.29 mi · 5%
West Erie Avenue
3.25 mi · 4%
West 21st Street
1.98 mi · 2%
Perrysburg-Holland Road
1.46 mi · 2%
Baumhart Rd
1.05 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

75.8 mi · 01h 21m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
80 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clyde
00h 48m from Holland
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Chance Rain Showers leaving Holland and Chance Rain Showers near Lorain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 91.2 miles (146.7 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Clyde is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.5 miles from Holland and 45.6 miles from Lorain.

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

The direct path is about 80 miles (128.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.93 one way or $23.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Chance Rain Showers around Holland and Chance Rain Showers near Lorain.

Stop Ideas Near Clyde

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

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

RAIL

Sandusky

26 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

60 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.
RAIL

Elyria

74 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

109 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Holland and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 79.95 mi (128.66 km).

Holland

#1 Holland

Village in Ohio, United States

Population1,687
Coordinates41.6217200, -83.7116000
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Lorain

#2 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

Population63,872
Coordinates41.4528200, -82.1823700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington Drive (-83.711599, 41.621765)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-82.182237, 41.452819)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 147 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.22 gal
12.18 L · about $11.93
Round trip
$23.86
6.44 gal · 24.36 L
Estimated CO2
28.6 kg one way
Round trip: 57.2 kg / 126 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $11.93 $23.86
Mid-grade $4.24 $13.66 $27.32
Premium $4.79 $15.42 $30.85
Diesel $4.30 $13.86 $27.72

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Holland and Lorain. The current time is 04:59:47.

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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.