How far is Lorain, OH from Arlington, OH?
The driving distance from Lorain, OH to Arlington, OH is about 103.8 miles (167 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.6 miles (137.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 55m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Seneca County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lorain and Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lorain and Arlington.
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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
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Benjamin Franklin Highway
16.2 mi · 21 min · Benjamin Franklin Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
46 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
15.4 mi · 24 min
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Turn left onto North Blanchard Street
152 m · 14 sec · North Blanchard Street
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Turn slight right onto Central Parkway
2468 ft · 1 min · Central Parkway
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Turn left onto East Street
763 ft · 25 sec · East Street
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Turn right onto East Sandusky Street
947 ft · 26 sec · East Sandusky Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
2.9 mi · 6 min · South Main Street
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Continue straight
2505 ft · 43 sec
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Turn slight right
6.6 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto East Liberty Street
62 m · 11 sec · East Liberty Street
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Turn left
30 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lorain and Arlington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ohio Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
25.1 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Lorain and Partly Sunny near Arlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lorain to Arlington?
The road trip is about 103.8 miles (167 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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 51.8 miles from Lorain and 51.9 miles from Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.6 miles (137.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 1:34 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.56 one way or $29.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Lorain and Partly Sunny near Arlington.
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 Arlington. Straight-line distance: 85.56 mi (137.69 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 Arlington
Situated within Hancock County in northwestern Ohio, this small incorporated village lies south of the city of Findlay.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8936600, -83.6502100 |
| Altitude | 263 |
| Country | United States |
End: Arlington (-83.65021, 40.89366)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 167 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.98 | $14.56 | $29.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $16.70 | $33.39 |
| Premium | $5.10 | $18.67 | $37.35 |
| Diesel | $6.39 | $23.39 | $46.78 |
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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