How far is Lodi, OH from Lorain, OH?

The driving distance from Lodi, OH to Lorain, OH is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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
36.3 mi
00h 54m
Flight
30.3 mi
48.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.3 mi
Kilometers
48.76 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.3 mi
Kilometers
58.42 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lorain
Sun, Nov 8, 10:41 PM EST
Return by in Lodi
Sun, Nov 8, 11:36 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lodi
2026-11-08T21:47
Arrive Lorain
Sun, Nov 8, 10:41 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:42 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lodi
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
Grafton
OH

Village in Ohio

From Lodi
18.2 mi
00h 27m
To Lorain
18.1 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
28°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 1:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wooster Street

    22 m · 4 sec · Wooster Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Elyria Street

    2532 ft · 1 min · Elyria Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Avon Lake Road

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Avon Lake Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Lake Road

    160 m · 9 sec · Avon Lake Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Lake Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Avon Lake Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Avon Belden Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Avon Belden Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Avon Belden Road

    24 m · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    70 m · 3 sec · Avon Belden Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Belden Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Avon Belden Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Avon Belden Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Grafton Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Grafton Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Grafton Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Grafton Road

  14. 14

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway

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

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Lorain Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Lorain Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Grove Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Grove Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East 28th Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East 28th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Broadway

    2392 ft · 48 sec · Broadway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West 21st Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 21st Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue

    720 ft · 32 sec · Hamilton Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lodi and Lorain.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
0 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avon Lake Road
11.2 mi · 31%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
6.59 mi · 18%
Avon Belden Road
4.18 mi · 12%
Grafton Road
3.85 mi · 11%
Lorain Boulevard
2.88 mi · 8%
East 28th Street
2.34 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Avon Lake Road

Continue on Avon Lake Road

8.88 mi · 00h 10m

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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
30.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grafton
00h 27m from Lodi
Leave By
4:42 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Lodi and Sunny near Lorain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Grafton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.2 miles from Lodi and 18.1 miles from Lorain.

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

The direct path is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.94 one way or $9.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Lodi and Sunny near Lorain.

Stop Ideas Near Grafton

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

11 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

39 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Sandusky

58 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Alliance

89 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lodi and Lorain. Straight-line distance: 30.3 mi (48.76 km).

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#1 Lodi

Situated in the southwestern portion of Medina County in northeastern Ohio, this village rests at an elevation of 928 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates41.0333900, -82.0120900
Altitude283
CountryUnited States
Lorain

#2 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

Population63,872
Coordinates41.4528200, -82.1823700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Wooster Street (-82.012126, 41.033348)
End: Hamilton Avenue (-82.182237, 41.452819)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.28 gal
4.85 L · about $4.94
Round trip
$9.88
2.56 gal · 9.7 L
Estimated CO2
11.4 kg one way
Round trip: 22.8 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $4.94 $9.88
Mid-grade $4.45 $5.69 $11.38
Premium $4.99 $6.39 $12.78
Diesel $6.33 $8.10 $16.20

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 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Lodi and Lorain. The current time is 21:47:47.

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.