How far is Kinsman, OH from Lorain, OH?
The driving distance from Kinsman, OH to Lorain, OH is about 150.8 miles (242.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113 miles (181.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Wayne County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kinsman and Lorain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kinsman and Lorain.
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Start on Kinsman Road
639 ft · 30 sec · Kinsman Road
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Turn right onto Fairpoint Maynard Road
2.4 mi · 6 min · Fairpoint Maynard Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
149 m · 10 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
2109 ft · 36 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Fairpoint New Athens Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · Fairpoint New Athens Road
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Continue on Saint Clairsville-New Athens Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Saint Clairsville-New Athens Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Cadiz-New Athens Road
5.9 mi · 9 min · Cadiz-New Athens Road
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Continue on Saint Clair Avenue
1161 ft · 21 sec · Saint Clair Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Street
23 m · 3 sec · South Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
962 ft · 24 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Market Street
812 ft · 14 sec · West Market Street
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Turn slight left onto Deersville Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Deersville Avenue
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Turn right onto Cadiz-Dennison Road
21.4 mi · 30 min · Cadiz-Dennison Road
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: Uhrichsville, New Philadelphia
1516 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Water Street
15.9 mi · 17 min · Water Street
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Take the exit slight right toward US 250: Strasburg, Massillon
1543 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto South Wooster Avenue
3.2 mi · 4 min · South Wooster Avenue
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Turn left
22.1 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight right
5.7 mi · 6 min
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Continue on Burbank Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Burbank Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Burbank Road
35 m · 1 sec · Burbank Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Burbank Road
848 ft · 12 sec · Burbank Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
37 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
77 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight onto Burbank Road
8.9 mi · 10 min · Burbank Road
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Continue on N Front Street
2168 ft · 30 sec · N Front Street
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Continue on Avon Lake Road
2.6 mi · 4 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 Kinsman 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.
Longest stretch
Turn left
22.1 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kinsman 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 Kinsman to Lorain?
The road trip is about 150.8 miles (242.7 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?
Mount Eaton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.4 miles from Kinsman and 82.5 miles from Lorain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113 miles (181.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.8 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 12:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.71 one way or $39.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Kinsman and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lorain.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Eaton
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 Mount Eaton.
Alliance
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kinsman and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 113.02 mi (181.89 km).
#1 Kinsman
Unincorporated community in Trumbull County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 1,748 |
| Coordinates | 40.1336800, -80.9045400 |
| Altitude | 354 |
| 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: 243 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $19.71 | $39.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $22.57 | $45.13 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $25.48 | $50.97 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $22.90 | $45.79 |
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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