How far is Lorain, OH from Benton, OH?
The driving distance from Lorain, OH to Benton, OH is about 74.6 miles (120 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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 01h 45m.
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 Erie County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lorain and Benton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lorain and Benton.
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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
20.7 mi · 29 min · Hayes Avenue
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Continue on Columbus-Sandusky Road
8 mi · 11 min · Columbus-Sandusky Road
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Turn right
7.8 mi · 14 min
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Turn left onto Marion-Melmore Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Marion-Melmore Road
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Turn right onto Benton Road
36 m · 5 sec · Benton Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Benton Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lorain and Benton.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lorain and Mostly Sunny near Benton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lorain to Benton?
The road trip is about 74.6 miles (120 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?
Castalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.2 miles from Lorain and 37.3 miles from Benton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 3:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.74 one way or $19.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lorain and Mostly Sunny near Benton.
Stop Ideas Near Castalia
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 Castalia.
Sandusky
Elyria
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Cleveland Lakefront station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lorain and Benton. Straight-line distance: 59.71 mi (96.1 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 Benton
City in United States of America
| Population | 1,608 |
| Coordinates | 40.9270000, -83.0938000 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| Country | United States |
End: Benton (-83.0938, 40.927)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 120 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $9.74 | $19.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $11.16 | $22.31 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $12.60 | $25.20 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $11.32 | $22.64 |
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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