How far is Lorain, OH from Addison, OH?

The driving distance from Lorain, OH to Addison, OH is about 234.9 miles (378 km), with a travel time of about 04h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 177.3 miles (285.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 06m 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
234.89 mi
04h 33m
Flight
177.35 mi
285.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.35 mi
Kilometers
285.41 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
234.89 mi
Kilometers
378.02 km
Drive Time
04h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Addison
Wed, Apr 15, 6:08 AM EDT
Return by in Lorain
Wed, Apr 15, 10:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lorain
2026-04-15T01:35
Arrive Addison
Wed, Apr 15, 6:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lorain
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
Center
OH

Township in Guernsey County, Ohio

From Lorain
117.5 mi
02h 16m
To Addison
117.4 mi
02h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hamilton Avenue

    720 ft · 37 sec · Hamilton Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 21st Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 21st Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Broadway

    2392 ft · 47 sec · Broadway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East 28th Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East 28th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Grove Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Grove Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Lorain Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Lorain Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway

    6.6 mi · 10 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Grafton Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Grafton Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Grafton Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Grafton Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Avon Belden Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Avon Belden Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Avon Belden Road

    26 m · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    71 m · 3 sec · Avon Belden Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Belden Road

    39 m · 2 sec · Avon Belden Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Avon Belden Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Avon Lake Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Avon Lake Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Lake Road

    120 m · 6 sec · Avon Lake Road

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Lake Road

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Avon Lake Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Elyria Street

    2532 ft · 1 min · Elyria Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Wooster Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Wooster Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Avon Lake Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Avon Lake Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Front Street

    2168 ft · 30 sec · Front Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Burbank Road

    9 mi · 10 min · Burbank Road

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Burbank Road

    30 m · 1 sec · Burbank Road

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Burbank Road

    829 ft · 12 sec · Burbank Road

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Burbank Road

    41 m · 2 sec · Burbank Road

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Burbank Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Burbank Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Dix Expressway

    5.9 mi · 6 min · Dix Expressway

  29. 29

    Continue on Dover Road

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Dover Road

  30. 30

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Dover Road

    7 mi · 8 min · Dover Road

  32. 32

    Continue on West Main Street

    2367 ft · 35 sec · West Main Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Dover Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Dover Road

  34. 34

    Continue on Sandusky Drive Southwest

    1.5 km · 1 min · Sandusky Drive Southwest

  35. 35

    Continue on West Main Street

    2588 ft · 37 sec · West Main Street

  36. 36

    Continue on Sandusky Drive Southwest

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Sandusky Drive Southwest

  37. 37

    Turn right

    3 mi · 4 min

  38. 38

    Take the exit right

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  39. 39

    Keep slight left

    91.8 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  40. 40

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Downtown Parkersburg

    1835 ft · 45 sec

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Corridor D

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Corridor D

  42. 42

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 West, SR 32 West, SR 7 South: Athens, Pomeroy

    1 km · 1 min

  43. 43

    Merge slight left onto SR 7

    26.4 mi · 31 min · SR 7

  44. 44

    Take the exit right

    9.6 mi · 12 min

  45. 45

    Continue straight

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  46. 46

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
46 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
1 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sandusky Drive Southwest
104 mi · 44%
SR 7
43.6 mi · 19%
Dover Road
13.8 mi · 6%
Avon Lake Road
13.7 mi · 6%
Burbank Road
10.4 mi · 4%
Corridor D
10.2 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Sandusky Drive Southwest

Keep slight left

91.8 mi · 01h 38m

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
04h 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.6 mi
177.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Center
02h 16m from Lorain
Leave By
7:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lorain and Mostly Clear near Addison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 234.9 miles (378 km) and usually takes 04h 33m 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?

Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.5 miles from Lorain and 117.4 miles from Addison.

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

The direct path is about 177.3 miles (285.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.71 one way or $61.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lorain and Mostly Clear near Addison.

Stop Ideas Near Center

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

102 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lorain and Addison. Straight-line distance: 177.35 mi (285.41 km).

Lorain

#1 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

Population63,872
Coordinates41.4528200, -82.1823700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Addison

#2 Addison

Township in Gallia County, Ohio

Population2,124
Coordinates38.8861900, -82.1462600
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: Lorain (-82.18237, 41.45282)
End: Addison (-82.14626, 38.88619)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 378 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.29 gal
31.38 L · about $30.71
Round trip
$61.43
16.58 gal · 62.76 L
Estimated CO2
73.7 kg one way
Round trip: 147.3 kg / 325 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $30.71 $61.43
Mid-grade $4.24 $35.17 $70.33
Premium $4.79 $39.71 $79.42
Diesel $4.30 $35.68 $71.36

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Lorain and Addison. The current time is 01:35:08.

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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.