How far is Jerome, OH from Lorain, OH?

The driving distance from Jerome, OH to Lorain, OH is about 123.6 miles (198.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103 miles (165.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 50m 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
123.56 mi
02h 25m
Flight
102.95 mi
165.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.95 mi
Kilometers
165.68 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.56 mi
Kilometers
198.85 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lorain
Thu, Apr 16, 1:45 PM EDT
Return by in Jerome
Thu, Apr 16, 4:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jerome
2026-04-16T11:20
Arrive Lorain
Thu, Apr 16, 1:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jerome
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
Mifflin
OH

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

From Jerome
66.5 mi
01h 12m
To Lorain
57 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 20 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jerome Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Jerome Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    9.8 mi · 13 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right

    1312 ft · 36 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on East William Street

    1.3 km · 58 sec · East William Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Sunbury Road

  6. 6

    Continue on State Route 37 East

    5.9 mi · 8 min · State Route 37 East

  7. 7

    Take the exit left

    1628 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    72.7 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  9. 9

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

    1223 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Avon Lake Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Avon Lake Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Wooster Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Wooster Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Elyria Street

    2532 ft · 1 min · Elyria Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Avon Lake Road

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Avon Lake Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Lake Road

    160 m · 9 sec · Avon Lake Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Lake Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Avon Lake Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Avon Belden Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Avon Belden Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Avon Belden Road

    24 m · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    70 m · 3 sec · Avon Belden Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Belden Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Avon Belden Road

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Avon Belden Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Grafton Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Grafton Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Grafton Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Grafton Road

  24. 24

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway

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

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Lorain Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Lorain Boulevard

  26. 26

    Continue on Grove Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Grove Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto East 28th Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East 28th Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Broadway

    2392 ft · 48 sec · Broadway

  29. 29

    Turn left onto West 21st Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 21st Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue

    720 ft · 32 sec · Hamilton Avenue

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jerome 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
31 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
1 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 37 East
78.9 mi · 64%
Avon Lake Road
13.3 mi · 11%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
6.59 mi · 5%
Avon Belden Road
4.18 mi · 3%
Grafton Road
3.85 mi · 3%
Jerome Road
3.11 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

State Route 37 East

Merge slight left

72.7 mi · 01h 18m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.6 mi
103 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mifflin
01h 12m from Jerome
Leave By
1:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Jerome 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 Jerome to Lorain?

The road trip is about 123.6 miles (198.9 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Mifflin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.5 miles from Jerome and 57 miles from Lorain.

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

The direct path is about 103 miles (165.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.15 one way or $32.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Jerome and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lorain.

Stop Ideas Near Mifflin

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

70 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

80 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

99 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
BUS

Columbus, OH

105 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jerome and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 102.95 mi (165.68 km).

Jerome

#1 Jerome

Township in Union County, Ohio

Population6,006
Coordinates40.1664500, -83.1757500
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Lorain

#2 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

Population63,872
Coordinates41.4528200, -82.1823700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Jerome Road (-83.175772, 40.166448)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-82.182237, 41.452819)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 199 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.36 gal
16.5 L · about $16.15
Round trip
$32.31
8.72 gal · 33 L
Estimated CO2
38.7 kg one way
Round trip: 77.5 kg / 171 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $16.15 $32.31
Mid-grade $4.24 $18.50 $36.99
Premium $4.79 $20.88 $41.77
Diesel $4.30 $18.77 $37.53

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Jerome and Lorain. The current time is 11:20:02.

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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.