How far is Lorain, OH from Brilliant, OH?
The driving distance from Lorain, OH to Brilliant, OH is about 157 miles (252.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.5 miles (185.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 18m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Trumbull County, Ohio, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lorain and Brilliant.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lorain and Brilliant.
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Start on Hamilton Avenue
720 ft · 37 sec · Hamilton Avenue
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Turn left onto West 21st Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West 21st Street
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Turn right onto Broadway
2392 ft · 47 sec · Broadway
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Turn left onto East 28th Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · East 28th Street
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Turn right onto Grove Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Grove Avenue
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Continue on Lorain Boulevard
2.1 mi · 3 min · Lorain Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Toll: Ohio Turnpike
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Cleveland
2692 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
5.5 mi · 6 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike
67.1 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, CR 18: Youngstown, Mahoning Avenue
1328 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Youngstown
4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 11 South: Canfield
2592 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
33.5 mi · 36 min
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Continue on River Lake Highway
5.3 mi · 6 min · River Lake Highway
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Take the exit slight right
21.5 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit straight
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Dean Martin Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Dean Martin Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
111 m · 12 sec
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Continue on North 4th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North 4th Street
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Turn left onto Slack Street
69 m · 7 sec · Slack Street
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Turn right onto South Court Street
72 m · 7 sec · South Court Street
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Turn right onto Dean Martin Boulevard
6.3 mi · 9 min · Dean Martin Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward Brilliant
987 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto Penn Street
627 ft · 17 sec · Penn Street
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Continue on Labelle Street
1415 ft · 39 sec · Labelle Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Labelle Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lorain and Brilliant.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ohio Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike
67.1 mi · 01h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Lorain and Sunny near Brilliant.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lorain to Brilliant?
The road trip is about 157 miles (252.7 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?
Lordstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.4 miles from Lorain and 78.6 miles from Brilliant.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.5 miles (185.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.5 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 10:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.53 one way or $41.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lorain and Sunny near Brilliant.
Stop Ideas Near Lordstown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lordstown.
Alliance
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lorain and Brilliant. Straight-line distance: 115.54 mi (185.95 km).
#1 Lorain
The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.
| Population | 63,872 |
| Coordinates | 41.4528200, -82.1823700 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brilliant
Census-designated place in Ohio
| Population | 1,482 |
| Coordinates | 40.2647900, -80.6261900 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brilliant (-80.62619, 40.26479)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 253 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $20.53 | $41.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $23.50 | $47.00 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $26.54 | $53.07 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $23.84 | $47.69 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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