How far is Lorain, OH from Bradner, OH?

The driving distance from Lorain, OH to Bradner, OH is about 76.6 miles (123.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.7 miles (105.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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
76.6 mi
01h 36m
Flight
65.72 mi
105.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.72 mi
Kilometers
105.76 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.6 mi
Kilometers
123.28 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bradner
Thu, Apr 23, 8:33 AM EDT
Return by in Lorain
Thu, Apr 23, 10:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lorain
2026-04-23T06:56
Arrive Bradner
Thu, Apr 23, 8:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:16 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
Castalia
OH

Village in Erie County, Ohio

From Lorain
38.2 mi
00h 48m
To Bradner
38.4 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    14 mi · 19 min · Hayes Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Bradner Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Bradner Road

  20. 20

    Continue on North Main Street

    873 ft · 20 sec · North Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Church Street

    668 ft · 15 sec · Church Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Plin Street

    122 m · 18 sec · Plin Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Plin Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
43.6 mi · 57%
Hayes Avenue
14 mi · 18%
Baumhart Road
5.1 mi · 7%
Bypass Highway
3.76 mi · 5%
SR 53
3.28 mi · 4%
West Erie Avenue
3.09 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

43.6 mi · 00h 47m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
65.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Castalia
00h 48m from Lorain
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lorain and Sunny near Bradner.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 76.6 miles (123.3 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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 38.2 miles from Lorain and 38.4 miles from Bradner.

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

The direct path is about 65.7 miles (105.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.00 one way or $20.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lorain and Sunny near Bradner.

Stop Ideas Near Castalia

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

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

RAIL

Sandusky

9 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

59 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

67 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

93 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lorain and Bradner. Straight-line distance: 65.72 mi (105.76 km).

Lorain

#1 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

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

#2 Bradner

Town

Population1,020
Coordinates41.3242200, -83.4385400
Altitude212
CountryUnited States
Start: Lorain (-82.18237, 41.45282)
End: Bradner (-83.43854, 41.32422)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.7 gal
10.23 L · about $10.00
Round trip
$20.01
5.4 gal · 20.46 L
Estimated CO2
24 kg one way
Round trip: 48 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $10.00 $20.01
Mid-grade $4.24 $11.45 $22.91
Premium $4.79 $12.93 $25.87
Diesel $4.30 $11.62 $23.24

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lorain and Bradner. The current time is 06:56:33.

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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.