How far is Lorain, OH from Brecksville, OH?

The driving distance from Lorain, OH to Brecksville, OH is about 39.8 miles (64 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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
39.77 mi
00h 50m
Flight
30.23 mi
48.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.23 mi
Kilometers
48.65 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.77 mi
Kilometers
64.01 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brecksville
Sun, Apr 19, 12:21 AM EDT
Return by in Lorain
Sun, Apr 19, 1:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lorain
2026-04-18T23:31
Arrive Brecksville
Sun, Apr 19, 12:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 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
Olmsted Falls
OH

City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States

From Lorain
19.9 mi
00h 25m
To Brecksville
19.9 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph S
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    21.9 mi · 23 min · Ohio Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 77: Akron, Cleveland

    2509 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 21: Richfield, Brecksville

    605 ft · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    79 m · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Brecksville Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Brecksville Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Brecksville Road

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
27.4 mi · 69%
Brecksville Road
3.28 mi · 8%
East 28th Street
2.34 mi · 6%
Lorain Boulevard
2.06 mi · 5%
Grove Avenue
1.46 mi · 4%
West 21st Street
0.84 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

21.9 mi · 00h 23m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
30.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Olmsted Falls
00h 25m from Lorain
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lorain and Showers And Thunderstorms near Brecksville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.8 miles (64 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Olmsted Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Lorain and 19.9 miles from Brecksville.

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

The direct path is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.19 one way or $10.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lorain and Showers And Thunderstorms near Brecksville.

Stop Ideas Near Olmsted Falls

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

16 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

23 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Sandusky

68 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Alliance

85 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lorain and Brecksville. Straight-line distance: 30.23 mi (48.65 km).

Lorain

#1 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

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

#2 Brecksville

City in Ohio

Population13,530
Coordinates41.3197800, -81.6267900
Altitude271
CountryUnited States
Start: Lorain (-82.18237, 41.45282)
End: Brecksville (-81.62679, 41.31978)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.4 gal
5.31 L · about $5.19
Round trip
$10.37
2.8 gal · 10.62 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.9 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $5.19 $10.37
Mid-grade $4.24 $5.94 $11.88
Premium $4.79 $6.71 $13.41
Diesel $4.30 $6.03 $12.05

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 Brecksville. The current time is 23:31:07.

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.