How far is Hough, OH from Lorain, OH?
The driving distance from Hough, OH to Lorain, OH is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
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 Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hough and Lorain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hough and Lorain.
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Start on Linwood Avenue
803 ft · 39 sec · Linwood Avenue
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Turn right onto East 79th Street
1014 ft · 39 sec · East 79th Street
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Turn right onto Hough Avenue
1693 ft · 53 sec · Hough Avenue
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Turn left onto East 71st Street
899 ft · 29 sec · East 71st Street
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Turn right onto Chester Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · Chester Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
978 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Innerbelt
3193 ft · 55 sec · Innerbelt
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Keep slight left to continue on Innerbelt
1.7 mi · 2 min · Innerbelt
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East, I 71 South, SR 176 South
19.3 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 611: Avon, Sheffield Village
1268 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Colorado Avenue
5.5 mi · 10 min · Colorado Avenue
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Turn left onto Henderson Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Henderson Drive
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Continue on West 21st Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West 21st Street
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Turn right 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 Hough and Lorain.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 90 East
Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East, I 71 South, SR 176 South
19.3 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Sunny leaving Hough and Sunny near Lorain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hough to Lorain?
The road trip is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Bay Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Hough and 16.1 miles from Lorain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.42 one way or $8.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hough and Sunny near Lorain.
Stop Ideas Near Bay Village
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cleveland City Hall
Parma City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bay Village.
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Sandusky
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hough and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 28.55 mi (45.94 km).
#1 Hough
Situated on the East Side of Cleveland within Cuyahoga County, this urban neighborhood lies at an average elevation of approximately 646 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.5120000, -81.6365200 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| 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: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $3.91 | $4.42 | $8.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.50 | $5.08 | $10.16 |
| Premium | $5.04 | $5.70 | $11.40 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $7.18 | $14.37 |
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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