How far is Lakemore, OH from Lorain, OH?

The driving distance from Lakemore, OH to Lorain, OH is about 64 miles (103 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49 miles (78.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
64.02 mi
01h 14m
Flight
48.93 mi
78.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.93 mi
Kilometers
78.75 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.02 mi
Kilometers
103.03 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lorain
Sun, Apr 19, 11:02 AM EDT
Return by in Lakemore
Sun, Apr 19, 12:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakemore
2026-04-19T09:48
Arrive Lorain
Sun, Apr 19, 11:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lakemore
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Broadview Heights
OH

City in the state of Ohio, United States

From Lakemore
32 mi
00h 37m
To Lorain
32 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph W
Destination
54°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 21 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    29 m · 3 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lakeside Drive

    2504 ft · 1 min · Lakeside Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on Lake Road

    2750 ft · 1 min · Lake Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hilbish Avenue

    2379 ft · 2 min · Hilbish Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn sharp left onto East Waterloo Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · East Waterloo Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 77 North: Akron

    2079 ft · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    16.4 mi · 21 min

  8. 8

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

    2585 ft · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Toledo

    2172 ft · 53 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    34.4 mi · 37 min · Ohio Turnpike

  11. 11

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

    3245 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 57 North: Lorain

    1183 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Lorain Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Lorain Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Grove Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Grove Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East 28th Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East 28th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Broadway

    2392 ft · 48 sec · Broadway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West 21st Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 21st Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue

    720 ft · 32 sec · Hamilton Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakemore 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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
34.4 mi · 54%
I 77 North
16.8 mi · 26%
East 28th Street
2.34 mi · 4%
East Waterloo Road
2.29 mi · 4%
Lorain Boulevard
2.14 mi · 3%
Grove Avenue
1.46 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

34.4 mi · 00h 37m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
49 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Broadview Heights
00h 37m from Lakemore
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Lakemore and Chance Rain Showers near Lorain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lakemore to Lorain?

The road trip is about 64 miles (103 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Broadview Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32 miles from Lakemore and 32 miles from Lorain.

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

The direct path is about 49 miles (78.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.37 one way or $16.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lakemore and Chance Rain Showers near Lorain.

Stop Ideas Near Broadview Heights

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Broadview Heights and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cleveland City Hall
Scenic stop 14.6 mi away

Cleveland City Hall

Cleveland , OH
601 Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland, OH 44114
Rating 3.6/5 63 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
Parma City Hall
Meeting point 6.7 mi away

Parma City Hall

Cleveland , OH
6611 Ridge Rd, Cleveland, OH 44129
Rating 3.4/5 27 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 9.2 mi away

Brunswick City Hall Recreation

Brunswick , OH
Brunswick, OH 44212
Recreation center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Broadview Heights.

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

21 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

35 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

66 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

87 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakemore and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 48.93 mi (78.75 km).

Lakemore

#1 Lakemore

City in Summit County, Ohio, United States of America

Population3,061
Coordinates41.0208900, -81.4359500
Altitude331
CountryUnited States
Lorain

#2 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

Population63,872
Coordinates41.4528200, -82.1823700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Church Street (-81.435958, 41.021008)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-82.182237, 41.452819)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.26 gal
8.55 L · about $8.37
Round trip
$16.75
4.52 gal · 17.1 L
Estimated CO2
20.1 kg one way
Round trip: 40.2 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $8.37 $16.75
Mid-grade $4.24 $9.59 $19.17
Premium $4.79 $10.83 $21.65
Diesel $4.30 $9.73 $19.45

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakemore and Lorain. The current time is 09:48:31.

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.