How far is Lake Mohawk, OH from Lorain, OH?

The driving distance from Lake Mohawk, OH to Lorain, OH is about 97.7 miles (157.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.6 miles (120.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
97.7 mi
01h 52m
Flight
74.65 mi
120.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.65 mi
Kilometers
120.14 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.7 mi
Kilometers
157.23 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lorain
Fri, Nov 6, 3:55 PM EST
Return by in Lake Mohawk
Fri, Nov 6, 5:48 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Mohawk
2026-11-06T14:02
Arrive Lorain
Fri, Nov 6, 3:55 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EST

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

Leave by
2:44 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Mohawk
9:30 PM EST
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
Silver Lake
OH

Village in Summit County, Ohio, United States of America

From Lake Mohawk
48.8 mi
00h 56m
To Lorain
48.9 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 3:00 AM EST
Wind
2 mph S
Destination
53°F
Friday

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Mohawk and Lorain.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    53 m · 15 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Iroquois Trail

    647 ft · 23 sec · Iroquois Trail

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Pontiac Trail

    1267 ft · 45 sec · Pontiac Trail

  4. 4

    Continue on Pontiac Trail

    1050 ft · 40 sec · Pontiac Trail

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Mohawk Drive

    3196 ft · 2 min · West Mohawk Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on East Mohawk Drive

    71 m · 10 sec · East Mohawk Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on June Road Northwest

    2654 ft · 2 min · June Road Northwest

  8. 8

    Continue on Citrus Road Northwest

    2852 ft · 1 min · Citrus Road Northwest

  9. 9

    Continue on Morges Road

    1224 ft · 34 sec · Morges Road

  10. 10

    Continue on West Porter Street

    1150 ft · 37 sec · West Porter Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Reed Avenue

    723 ft · 25 sec · North Reed Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Canal Street

    2300 ft · 39 sec · West Canal Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Alliance Road Northwest

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Alliance Road Northwest

  14. 14

    Continue on Minerva Road Southeast

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Minerva Road Southeast

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Waynesburg Drive Southeast

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Waynesburg Drive Southeast

  16. 16

    Continue on Zwallen Way

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Zwallen Way

  17. 17

    Continue on Waynesburg Drive Southeast

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Waynesburg Drive Southeast

  18. 18

    Turn left onto US 30 West, SR 43 North: Massillon

    1685 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 77, US 62 East: Marietta, Akron

    1167 ft · 29 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North, US 62 East: Akron

    1415 ft · 35 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    35 mi · 43 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80, Ohio Turnpike: Toledo, Youngstown

    2585 ft · 2 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Toledo

    2172 ft · 53 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    34.4 mi · 37 min · Ohio Turnpike

  26. 26

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

    3245 ft · 1 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 57 North: Lorain

    1183 ft · 29 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Lorain Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Lorain Boulevard

  29. 29

    Continue on Grove Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Grove Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left onto East 28th Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East 28th Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Broadway

    2392 ft · 48 sec · Broadway

  32. 32

    Turn left onto West 21st Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 21st Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue

    720 ft · 32 sec · Hamilton Avenue

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Mohawk 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
34 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77 North
35.3 mi · 36%
Ohio Turnpike
34.4 mi · 35%
Waynesburg Drive Southeast
6.26 mi · 6%
Zwallen Way
3.54 mi · 4%
Alliance Road Northwest
2.81 mi · 3%
East 28th Street
2.34 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 77 North

Merge slight left

35 mi · 00h 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
01h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.1 mi
74.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Silver Lake
00h 56m from Lake Mohawk
Leave By
2:44 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Lake Mohawk and Rain Showers near Lorain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lake Mohawk to Lorain?

The road trip is about 97.7 miles (157.2 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

Silver Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.8 miles from Lake Mohawk and 48.9 miles from Lorain.

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

The direct path is about 74.6 miles (120.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:44 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.73 one way or $27.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lake Mohawk and Rain Showers near Lorain.

Stop Ideas Near Silver Lake

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

40 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

43 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

59 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

110 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Mohawk and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 74.65 mi (120.14 km).

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#1 Lake Mohawk

Situated within Carroll County in eastern Ohio, this body of water is a private, man-made reservoir created by impounding local streams.

Population0
Coordinates40.6667300, -81.1992700
Altitude367
CountryUnited States
Lorain

#2 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

Population63,872
Coordinates41.4528200, -82.1823700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: (-81.198986, 40.666694)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-82.182237, 41.452819)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 157 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.45 gal
13.05 L · about $13.73
Round trip
$27.46
6.9 gal · 26.1 L
Estimated CO2
30.7 kg one way
Round trip: 61.3 kg / 135 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.98 $13.73 $27.46
Mid-grade $4.56 $15.74 $31.48
Premium $5.10 $17.60 $35.20
Diesel $6.39 $22.05 $44.10

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake Mohawk and Lorain. The current time is 14:02:50.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.