How far is Jefferson, OH from Lorain, OH?
The driving distance from Jefferson, OH to Lorain, OH is about 148.2 miles (238.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.3 miles (188.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.
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Halfway Point
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Village in Richland County, Ohio, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jefferson and Lorain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jefferson and Lorain.
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Start on Winchester Road Northwest
2 mi · 3 min · Winchester Road Northwest
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Turn right onto Waterloo Road Northwest
1.4 km · 1 min · Waterloo Road Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hill Road Northwest
1310 ft · 32 sec · Hill Road Northwest
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Continue on Diley Road Northwest
2269 ft · 51 sec · Diley Road Northwest
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Take the exit left toward Columbus
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
2383 ft · 34 sec · Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
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Continue on Southeast Expressway
8.5 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Southeast Expressway
2200 ft · 31 sec · Southeast Expressway
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Continue on College Avenue
740 ft · 13 sec · College Avenue
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Continue on College Avenue
1624 ft · 28 sec · College Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Columbus
1554 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, US 40: Cleveland, Broad Street
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2058 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left
95 mi · 1 hr 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 83: Lodi, Wooster
1223 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Avon Lake Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Avon Lake Road
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Continue on Wooster Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Wooster Street
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Continue on Elyria Street
2532 ft · 1 min · Elyria Street
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Continue on Avon Lake Road
8.9 mi · 10 min · Avon Lake Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Lake Road
160 m · 9 sec · Avon Lake Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Avon Lake Road
2.2 mi · 2 min · Avon Lake Road
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Continue on Avon Belden Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · Avon Belden Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Avon Belden Road
24 m · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road
70 m · 3 sec · Avon Belden Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Belden Road
42 m · 2 sec · Avon Belden Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Avon Belden Road
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Turn left onto Grafton Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Grafton Road
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Continue on Main Street
2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Grafton Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Grafton Road
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Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
6.6 mi · 9 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
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Turn right onto Lorain Boulevard
2.9 mi · 4 min · Lorain Boulevard
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Continue on Grove Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Grove Avenue
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Turn left onto East 28th Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · East 28th Street
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Turn right onto Broadway
2392 ft · 48 sec · Broadway
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Turn left onto 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 Jefferson 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.
I 71 North
Keep slight left
95 mi · 01h 43m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jefferson and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lorain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jefferson to Lorain?
The road trip is about 148.2 miles (238.5 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?
Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.6 miles from Jefferson and 71.6 miles from Lorain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.3 miles (188.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.9 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 1:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.38 one way or $38.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Jefferson and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lorain.
Stop Ideas Near Lexington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lexington.
Sandusky
Elyria
Columbus, OH
Cleveland Lakefront station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jefferson and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 117.22 mi (188.65 km).
#1 Jefferson
County in Ohio, United States
| Population | 1,821 |
| Coordinates | 39.8139500, -82.7607300 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| 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: 239 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $19.38 | $38.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $22.19 | $44.37 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $25.05 | $50.10 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $22.51 | $45.02 |
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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