How far is Lorain, OH from Bloomfield, OH?

The driving distance from Lorain, OH to Bloomfield, OH is about 175 miles (281.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.4 miles (226 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 27m 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
175.03 mi
03h 43m
Flight
140.4 mi
225.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.4 mi
Kilometers
225.96 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.03 mi
Kilometers
281.68 km
Drive Time
03h 43m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomfield
Thu, Apr 16, 6:22 PM EDT
Return by in Lorain
Thu, Apr 16, 10:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lorain
2026-04-16T14:38
Arrive Bloomfield
Thu, Apr 16, 6:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 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
9:32 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
Dover
OH

City in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, United States

From Lorain
87.6 mi
01h 51m
To Bloomfield
87.5 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    55.9 mi · 1 hr

  40. 40

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 78: Caldwell, Woodsfield

    2128 ft · 55 sec

  41. 41

    Turn left onto McConnelsville Road

    3045 ft · 55 sec · McConnelsville Road

  42. 42

    Continue on Woodsfield Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Woodsfield Road

  43. 43

    Turn right onto Frostyville Road

    13.5 mi · 24 min · Frostyville Road

  44. 44

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Harriettsville Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Harriettsville Road

  45. 45

    Turn right

    6.9 mi · 12 min

  46. 46

    Turn right onto State Route 260

    5.5 mi · 10 min · State Route 260

  47. 47

    Turn left

    684 ft · 14 sec

  48. 48

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
48 steps
23 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
0 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sandusky Drive Southwest
68.3 mi · 39%
Dover Road
13.8 mi · 8%
Avon Lake Road
13.7 mi · 8%
Frostyville Road
13.5 mi · 8%
Burbank Road
10.4 mi · 6%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
6.63 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Sandusky Drive Southwest

Keep slight left

55.9 mi · 01h 00m

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 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.6 mi
140.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dover
01h 51m from Lorain
Leave By
9:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lorain and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bloomfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 175 miles (281.7 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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?

Dover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.6 miles from Lorain and 87.5 miles from Bloomfield.

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

The direct path is about 140.4 miles (226 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.6 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 9:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.90 one way or $45.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lorain and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bloomfield.

Stop Ideas Near Dover

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Dover and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Washington Town Hall
Scenic stop 12.7 mi away

Port Washington Town Hall

Port Washington , OH
Port Washington, OH 43837
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 10.8 mi away

Gnadenhutten Village Hall

Gnadenhutten , OH
141 S Walnut St, Gnadenhutten, OH 44629
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dover.

RAIL

Alliance

55 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

108 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

111 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lorain and Bloomfield. Straight-line distance: 140.4 mi (225.96 km).

Lorain

#1 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

Population63,872
Coordinates41.4528200, -82.1823700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
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#2 Bloomfield

Township in Trumbull County, Ohio

Population1,235
Coordinates39.5617400, -81.2040000
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: Lorain (-82.18237, 41.45282)
End: Bloomfield (-81.204, 39.56174)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 282 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.18 gal
23.38 L · about $22.90
Round trip
$45.79
12.36 gal · 46.76 L
Estimated CO2
54.9 kg one way
Round trip: 109.8 kg / 242 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $22.90 $45.79
Mid-grade $4.24 $26.22 $52.43
Premium $4.79 $29.60 $59.20
Diesel $4.30 $26.60 $53.20

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Lorain and Bloomfield. The current time is 14:38:39.

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