How far is Jeffersonville, OH from Lorain, OH?

The driving distance from Jeffersonville, OH to Lorain, OH is about 168.4 miles (271 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143.9 miles (231.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
168.38 mi
02h 58m
Flight
143.91 mi
231.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.91 mi
Kilometers
231.6 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.38 mi
Kilometers
270.98 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lorain
Fri, Apr 17, 7:52 AM EDT
Return by in Jeffersonville
Fri, Apr 17, 10:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jeffersonville
2026-04-17T04:54
Arrive Lorain
Fri, Apr 17, 7:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jeffersonville
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
Chesterville
OH

Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America

From Jeffersonville
87.6 mi
01h 29m
To Lorain
80.8 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
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 Jeffersonville and Lorain.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West High Street

    66 m · 7 sec · West High Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1187 ft · 24 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 71 North: Columbus

    1634 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    36.1 mi · 40 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling

    2063 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.6 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    95 mi · 1 hr 43 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 83: Lodi, Wooster

    1223 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Avon Lake Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Avon Lake Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Wooster Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Wooster Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Elyria Street

    2532 ft · 1 min · Elyria Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Avon Lake Road

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Avon Lake Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Lake Road

    160 m · 9 sec · Avon Lake Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Lake Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Avon Lake Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Avon Belden Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Avon Belden Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Avon Belden Road

    24 m · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    70 m · 3 sec · Avon Belden Road

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Belden Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Avon Belden Road

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Avon Belden Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Grafton Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Grafton Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Main Street

    2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Grafton Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Grafton Road

  26. 26

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway

    6.6 mi · 9 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Lorain Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Lorain Boulevard

  28. 28

    Continue on Grove Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Grove Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto East 28th Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East 28th Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Broadway

    2392 ft · 48 sec · Broadway

  31. 31

    Turn left onto West 21st Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 21st Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue

    720 ft · 32 sec · Hamilton Avenue

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jeffersonville 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
33 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
133 mi · 79%
Avon Lake Road
13.3 mi · 8%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
6.59 mi · 4%
Avon Belden Road
4.18 mi · 2%
Grafton Road
3.85 mi · 2%
Lorain Boulevard
2.88 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.5 mi
143.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterville
01h 29m from Jeffersonville
Leave By
12:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Jeffersonville 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 Jeffersonville to Lorain?

The road trip is about 168.4 miles (271 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?

Chesterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.6 miles from Jeffersonville and 80.8 miles from Lorain.

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

The direct path is about 143.9 miles (231.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 12:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.01 one way or $44.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Jeffersonville and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Lorain.

Stop Ideas Near Chesterville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

64 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

107 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

111 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jeffersonville and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 143.91 mi (231.6 km).

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#1 Jeffersonville

Human settlement in Fayette County, Ohio, United States of America

Population1,168
Coordinates39.6536700, -83.5638100
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Lorain

#2 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

Population63,872
Coordinates41.4528200, -82.1823700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: (-83.563829, 39.653705)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-82.182237, 41.452819)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 271 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.94 gal
22.49 L · about $22.01
Round trip
$44.02
11.88 gal · 44.98 L
Estimated CO2
52.8 kg one way
Round trip: 105.6 kg / 233 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $22.01 $44.02
Mid-grade $4.24 $25.20 $50.39
Premium $4.79 $28.45 $56.91
Diesel $4.30 $25.57 $51.13

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Jeffersonville and Lorain. The current time is 04:54:34.

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.