How far is Lewisburg, OH from Lorain, OH?

The driving distance from Lewisburg, OH to Lorain, OH is about 213.9 miles (344.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 166.1 miles (267.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
213.91 mi
03h 37m
Flight
166.1 mi
267.31 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
166.1 mi
Kilometers
267.31 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
213.91 mi
Kilometers
344.26 km
Drive Time
03h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lorain
Sat, Apr 18, 2:07 AM EDT
Return by in Lewisburg
Sat, Apr 18, 5:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lewisburg
2026-04-17T22:29
Arrive Lorain
Sat, Apr 18, 2:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lewisburg
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Berkshire
OH

Township in Delaware County, Ohio

From Lewisburg
110.3 mi
01h 48m
To Lorain
103.6 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph S
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 Lewisburg and Lorain.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Commerce Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Commerce Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left toward I 70 East: Columbus

    1586 ft · 39 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    10.7 mi · 12 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    20.9 mi · 24 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    49.2 mi · 53 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on North Innerbelt

    1003 ft · 16 sec · North Innerbelt

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    2166 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1560 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    94.1 mi · 1 hr 42 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 Lewisburg 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
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
94.8 mi · 44%
I 70 East
81.2 mi · 38%
Avon Lake Road
13.3 mi · 6%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
6.59 mi · 3%
I 670 East
4.34 mi · 2%
Avon Belden Road
4.18 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

94.1 mi · 01h 42m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.8 mi
166.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berkshire
01h 48m from Lewisburg
Leave By
9:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lewisburg 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 Lewisburg to Lorain?

The road trip is about 213.9 miles (344.3 km) and usually takes 03h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Berkshire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.3 miles from Lewisburg and 103.6 miles from Lorain.

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

The direct path is about 166.1 miles (267.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.97 one way or $55.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Berkshire

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

35 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lewisburg and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 166.1 mi (267.31 km).

Lewisburg

#1 Lewisburg

Town in Ohio

Population1,751
Coordinates39.8461600, -84.5396700
Altitude304
CountryUnited States
Lorain

#2 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

Population63,872
Coordinates41.4528200, -82.1823700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: North Commerce Street (-84.539604, 39.846148)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-82.182237, 41.452819)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 344 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.55 gal
28.57 L · about $27.97
Round trip
$55.95
15.1 gal · 57.14 L
Estimated CO2
67.1 kg one way
Round trip: 134.2 kg / 296 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $27.97 $55.95
Mid-grade $4.24 $32.03 $64.05
Premium $4.79 $36.16 $72.33
Diesel $4.30 $32.50 $64.99

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Lewisburg and Lorain. The current time is 22:29:46.

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.