How far is Lorain, OH from Bradford, OH?

The driving distance from Lorain, OH to Bradford, OH is about 196.3 miles (315.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.8 miles (239.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 47m 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
196.27 mi
03h 53m
Flight
148.84 mi
239.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.84 mi
Kilometers
239.54 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
196.27 mi
Kilometers
315.86 km
Drive Time
03h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bradford
Wed, Apr 15, 11:27 PM EDT
Return by in Lorain
Thu, Apr 16, 3:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lorain
2026-04-15T19:33
Arrive Bradford
Wed, Apr 15, 11:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 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
9:12 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
North Baltimore
OH

City in Wood County, Ohio, United States of America

From Lorain
98.1 mi
01h 56m
To Bradford
98.2 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Today

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hamilton Avenue

    720 ft · 34 sec · Hamilton Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 21st Street

    2 mi · 4 min · West 21st Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Route 611

    1806 ft · 1 min · State Route 611

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Franke Drive

    87 m · 13 sec · Franke Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Erie Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · West Erie Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Baumhart Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Baumhart Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    2545 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    2176 ft · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    43.6 mi · 47 min · Ohio Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 53: Fremont, Port Clinton

    3137 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    4 m · 1 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit right

    2431 ft · 59 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Bypass Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Bypass Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Bypass Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Bypass Highway

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bypass Highway

    19 m · 4 sec · Bypass Highway

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Bypass Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Bypass Highway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Hayes Avenue

    24.4 mi · 34 min · Hayes Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left

    2092 ft · 51 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    97 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36: Urbana, Piqua

    1125 ft · 30 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Ash Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · East Ash Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Spring Street

    780 ft · 15 sec · Spring Street

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Water Street

    3050 ft · 57 sec · East Water Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North College Street

    593 ft · 12 sec · North College Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Covington Avenue

    9.9 mi · 15 min · Covington Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  28. 28

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    10 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hayes Avenue
121 mi · 62%
Ohio Turnpike
43.6 mi · 22%
Covington Avenue
9.95 mi · 5%
Baumhart Road
5.1 mi · 3%
Bypass Highway
3.76 mi · 2%
SR 53
3.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Hayes Avenue

Merge slight left

97 mi · 01h 44m

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 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.5 mi
148.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Baltimore
01h 56m from Lorain
Leave By
9:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lorain and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bradford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 196.3 miles (315.9 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?

North Baltimore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.1 miles from Lorain and 98.2 miles from Bradford.

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

The direct path is about 148.8 miles (239.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.5 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 9:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.68 one way or $51.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lorain and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bradford.

Stop Ideas Near North Baltimore

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

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

RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

52 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.
RAIL

Bryan

80 mi away
Page and Lynn Street
RAIL

Sandusky

85 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Waterloo

116 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lorain and Bradford. Straight-line distance: 148.84 mi (239.54 km).

Lorain

#1 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

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

#2 Bradford

Village in Darke and Miami counties, Ohio, United States

Population1,871
Coordinates40.1322700, -84.4307800
Altitude301
CountryUnited States
Start: Lorain (-82.18237, 41.45282)
End: Bradford (-84.43078, 40.13227)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 316 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.93 gal
26.22 L · about $25.68
Round trip
$51.35
13.86 gal · 52.44 L
Estimated CO2
61.6 kg one way
Round trip: 123.2 kg / 272 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $25.68 $51.35
Mid-grade $4.24 $29.40 $58.79
Premium $4.79 $33.19 $66.39
Diesel $4.30 $29.83 $59.65

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Lorain and Bradford. The current time is 19:33:48.

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.