How far is Lorain, OH from Baltimore, OH?

The driving distance from Lorain, OH to Baltimore, OH is about 143.8 miles (231.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.2 miles (182.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 08m 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
143.79 mi
03h 04m
Flight
113.21 mi
182.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.21 mi
Kilometers
182.19 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
143.79 mi
Kilometers
231.4 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baltimore
Sun, Apr 19, 8:02 AM EDT
Return by in Lorain
Sun, Apr 19, 11:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lorain
2026-04-19T04:58
Arrive Baltimore
Sun, Apr 19, 8:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 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
10:52 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
Mansfield
OH

The most populous city in Richland County, Ohio.

From Lorain
71.9 mi
01h 32m
To Baltimore
71.9 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 21 mph W
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 21 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 mi · 3 min · Avon Lake Road

  22. 22

    Take the exit right toward I 71 South: Columbus

    1571 ft · 22 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    34.1 mi · 37 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 13: Bellville, Mansfield

    2565 ft · 57 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left

    23.3 mi · 28 min

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West Chestnut Street

    642 ft · 26 sec · West Chestnut Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto North Mulberry Street

    1728 ft · 38 sec · North Mulberry Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Phillips Drive

    115 m · 5 sec · Phillips Drive

  29. 29

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1339 ft · 20 sec · South Main Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Newark Road

    10.1 mi · 16 min · Newark Road

  31. 31

    Continue on North Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Mount Vernon Road

    12.4 mi · 18 min · Mount Vernon Road

  33. 33

    Take the exit right toward SR 16 West, SR 79 South: Columbus

    1130 ft · 28 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight right

    130 m · 5 sec

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 79 South: Heath, 11th Street

    9.6 mi · 12 min

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right

    2227 ft · 54 sec

  37. 37

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  38. 38

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 37: Granville, Lancaster

    1159 ft · 36 sec

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Lancaster Road

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Lancaster Road

  40. 40

    Continue on Lancaster-Newark Road Northeast

    6.3 mi · 8 min · Lancaster-Newark Road Northeast

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Baltimore-Somerset Road Northeast

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Baltimore-Somerset Road Northeast

  42. 42

    Continue on East Market Street

    2807 ft · 47 sec · East Market Street

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Market Street

Car Route Details

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

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
43 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
3 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
34.4 mi · 24%
Avon Lake Road
13.1 mi · 9%
Mount Vernon Road
12.4 mi · 9%
SR 79 South
12.4 mi · 9%
Newark Road
10.1 mi · 7%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
6.63 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

34.1 mi · 00h 37m

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 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.6 mi
113.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mansfield
01h 32m from Lorain
Leave By
10:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Lorain and Chance Rain Showers near Baltimore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 143.8 miles (231.4 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?

Mansfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.9 miles from Lorain and 71.9 miles from Baltimore.

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

The direct path is about 113.2 miles (182.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.6 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 10:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.78 one way or $37.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lorain and Chance Rain Showers near Baltimore.

Stop Ideas Near Mansfield

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

77 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

78 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
BUS

Columbus, OH

98 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

108 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lorain and Baltimore. Straight-line distance: 113.21 mi (182.19 km).

Lorain

#1 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

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

#2 Baltimore

Village in Ohio, United States

Population3,026
Coordinates39.8453400, -82.6007200
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
Start: Lorain (-82.18237, 41.45282)
End: Baltimore (-82.60072, 39.84534)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 231 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.07 gal
19.21 L · about $18.78
Round trip
$37.57
10.14 gal · 38.42 L
Estimated CO2
45.1 kg one way
Round trip: 90.1 kg / 199 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $18.78 $37.57
Mid-grade $4.24 $21.51 $43.01
Premium $4.79 $24.29 $48.57
Diesel $4.30 $21.82 $43.64

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lorain and Baltimore. The current time is 04:58:00.

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.