How far is Lorain, OH from Braceville, OH?

The driving distance from Lorain, OH to Braceville, OH is about 73.8 miles (118.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.6 miles (105.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
73.83 mi
01h 28m
Flight
65.55 mi
105.5 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.55 mi
Kilometers
105.5 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.83 mi
Kilometers
118.81 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Braceville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:44 AM EDT
Return by in Lorain
Sun, Apr 19, 6:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lorain
2026-04-19T03:15
Arrive Braceville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lorain
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Richfield
OH

Township in Summit County, Ohio

From Lorain
36.8 mi
00h 44m
To Braceville
37 mi
00h 44m

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
53°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Lorain Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Toll: Ohio Turnpike

    1.1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Cleveland

    2692 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Ohio Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

    57.8 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Ohio Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 5

    2003 ft · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    587 ft · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    867 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    720 ft · 13 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Braceville Robinson Road Southwest

    1.2 mi · 5 min · Braceville Robinson Road Southwest

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Braceville Robinson Road Southwest

    31 m · 5 sec · Braceville Robinson Road Southwest

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Braceville Robinson Road Southwest

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
63.4 mi · 86%
East 28th Street
2.34 mi · 3%
Lorain Boulevard
2.06 mi · 3%
Grove Avenue
1.46 mi · 2%
Braceville Robinson Road Southwest
1.21 mi · 2%
West 21st Street
0.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

57.8 mi · 01h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
65.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richfield
00h 44m from Lorain
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 73.8 miles (118.8 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Richfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.8 miles from Lorain and 37 miles from Braceville.

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

The direct path is about 65.6 miles (105.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.63 one way or $19.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Richfield

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

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

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

30 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

41 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

58 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

93 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lorain and Braceville. Straight-line distance: 65.55 mi (105.5 km).

Lorain

#1 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

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

#2 Braceville

Township in Trumbull County, Ohio

Population2,673
Coordinates41.2283900, -80.9545300
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Start: Lorain (-82.18237, 41.45282)
End: Braceville (-80.95453, 41.22839)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
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.

One-way fuel
2.6 gal
9.86 L · about $9.63
Round trip
$19.27
5.2 gal · 19.72 L
Estimated CO2
23.1 kg one way
Round trip: 46.2 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $9.63 $19.27
Mid-grade $4.24 $11.03 $22.06
Premium $4.79 $12.45 $24.91
Diesel $4.30 $11.19 $22.38

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 Braceville. The current time is 03:15:27.

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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.