How far is Island Creek, OH from Lorain, OH?

The driving distance from Island Creek, OH to Lorain, OH is about 147.4 miles (237.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.5 miles (168.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 58m 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
147.36 mi
02h 29m
Flight
104.53 mi
168.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.53 mi
Kilometers
168.22 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.36 mi
Kilometers
237.16 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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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 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lorain
Sat, May 30, 10:12 AM EDT
Return by in Island Creek
Sat, May 30, 12:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Island Creek
2026-05-30T07:43
Arrive Lorain
Sat, May 30, 10:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Island Creek
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
Braceville
OH

Township in Trumbull County, Ohio

From Island Creek
72.5 mi
01h 14m
To Lorain
74.9 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph N
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Island Creek and Lorain.

  1. 1

    Start on Costonia Mt Tabor Road

    710 ft · 24 sec · Costonia Mt Tabor Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Township Road 240

    1.9 mi · 7 min · Township Road 240

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Turn right

    4.3 mi · 8 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1214 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    11.7 mi · 17 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight

    1469 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    104 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto River Lake Highway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · River Lake Highway

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    33.6 mi · 37 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Cleveland

    3111 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 76 East

    2550 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Cleveland

    2349 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    31.1 mi · 33 min · Ohio Turnpike

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

    41.6 mi · 45 min · Ohio Turnpike

  17. 17

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

    3245 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 57 North: Lorain

    1183 ft · 29 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Lorain Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Lorain Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on Grove Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Grove Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East 28th Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East 28th Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Broadway

    2392 ft · 48 sec · Broadway

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West 21st Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 21st Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue

    720 ft · 32 sec · Hamilton Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Island Creek 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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
72.6 mi · 49%
River Lake Highway
38.9 mi · 26%
Township Road 240
14.2 mi · 10%
I 80 West
5.42 mi · 4%
East 28th Street
2.34 mi · 2%
Lorain Boulevard
2.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

41.6 mi · 00h 45m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.9 mi
104.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Braceville
01h 14m from Island Creek
Leave By
1:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Island Creek and Sunny near Lorain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Island Creek to Lorain?

The road trip is about 147.4 miles (237.2 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?

Braceville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.5 miles from Island Creek and 74.9 miles from Lorain.

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

The direct path is about 104.5 miles (168.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.9 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 1:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.27 one way or $38.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Island Creek and Sunny near Lorain.

Stop Ideas Near Braceville

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

36 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

69 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

97 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Union Station

119 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Island Creek and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 104.53 mi (168.22 km).

Island Creek

#1 Island Creek

Township in Jefferson County, Ohio

Population9,832
Coordinates40.4528400, -80.6792400
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Lorain

#2 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

Population63,872
Coordinates41.4528200, -82.1823700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road 56 (-80.679243, 40.452951)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-82.182237, 41.452819)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 237 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.2 gal
19.68 L · about $19.27
Round trip
$38.53
10.4 gal · 39.36 L
Estimated CO2
46.2 kg one way
Round trip: 92.4 kg / 204 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $19.27 $38.53
Mid-grade $4.24 $22.06 $44.12
Premium $4.79 $24.91 $49.82
Diesel $4.30 $22.38 $44.76

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Island Creek and Lorain. The current time is 07:43:21.

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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.