How far is Lorain, OH from Ada, OH?
The driving distance from Lorain, OH to Ada, OH is about 115.1 miles (185.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.6 miles (157 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 19m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Seneca County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lorain and Ada.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lorain and Ada.
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Start on Hamilton Avenue
720 ft · 34 sec · Hamilton Avenue
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Turn right onto West 21st Street
2 mi · 4 min · West 21st Street
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Continue on State Route 611
1806 ft · 1 min · State Route 611
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Turn left onto Franke Drive
87 m · 13 sec · Franke Drive
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Turn right onto West Erie Avenue
3.1 mi · 5 min · West Erie Avenue
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Turn left onto Baumhart Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Baumhart Road
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Take the ramp slight right
2545 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right
2176 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
25.1 mi · 27 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 4: Sandusky, Bellevue
3149 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hayes Avenue
4.3 mi · 6 min · Hayes Avenue
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Turn right
3.1 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Kilbourne Street
15.1 mi · 22 min · Kilbourne Street
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Continue straight
7.5 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right
6 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto West Saffell Avenue
2227 ft · 45 sec · West Saffell Avenue
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Turn left onto Tarhee Trail
8.3 mi · 15 min · Tarhee Trail
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Continue straight
824 ft · 16 sec
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Take the ramp right
2187 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
27.8 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 235: Ada, Mount Cory
2003 ft · 1 min
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Turn left
4.1 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto East Lincoln Avenue
44 m · 6 sec · East Lincoln Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Lincoln Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lorain and Ada.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Tarhee Trail
Keep slight left
27.8 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Sunny leaving Lorain and Sunny near Ada.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lorain to Ada?
The road trip is about 115.1 miles (185.3 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?
Republic is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.5 miles from Lorain and 57.7 miles from Ada.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.6 miles (157 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 1:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.04 one way or $30.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lorain and Sunny near Ada.
Stop Ideas Near Republic
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 Republic.
Sandusky
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lorain and Ada. Straight-line distance: 97.57 mi (157.03 km).
#1 Lorain
The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.
| Population | 63,872 |
| Coordinates | 41.4528200, -82.1823700 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ada
Village in Hardin County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 5,532 |
| Coordinates | 40.7695000, -83.8227100 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ada (-83.82271, 40.7695)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 185 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
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 | $15.04 | $30.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $17.22 | $34.45 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $19.45 | $38.89 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $17.47 | $34.95 |
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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