How far is Lorain, OH from Brookville, OH?

The driving distance from Lorain, OH to Brookville, OH is about 212.6 miles (342.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.6 miles (260.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 14m 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
212.58 mi
04h 07m
Flight
161.62 mi
260.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.62 mi
Kilometers
260.1 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
212.58 mi
Kilometers
342.11 km
Drive Time
04h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookville
Sat, Apr 11, 7:18 AM EDT
Return by in Lorain
Sat, Apr 11, 11:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lorain
2026-04-11T03:11
Arrive Brookville
Sat, Apr 11, 7:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:46 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
Marengo
OH

Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America

From Lorain
106.2 mi
02h 03m
To Brookville
106.4 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Lorain Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway

    6.6 mi · 10 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Grafton Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Grafton Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Grafton Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Grafton Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Avon Belden Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Avon Belden Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Avon Belden Road

    26 m · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    71 m · 3 sec · Avon Belden Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Belden Road

    39 m · 2 sec · Avon Belden Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Avon Belden Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Avon Lake Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Avon Lake Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Lake Road

    120 m · 6 sec · Avon Lake Road

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Lake Road

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Avon Lake Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Elyria Street

    2532 ft · 1 min · Elyria Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Wooster Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Wooster Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Avon Lake Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Avon Lake Road

  22. 22

    Take the exit right toward I 71 South: Columbus

    1571 ft · 22 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    93.5 mi · 1 hr 41 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway

    1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway

  27. 27

    Keep slight right

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight right onto West Freeway

    71.2 mi · 1 hr 18 min · West Freeway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 49 North: Phillipsburg, Greenville

    1806 ft · 44 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 49 North: Phillipsburg, Greenville

    925 ft · 21 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left

    47 m · 6 sec

  32. 32

    Continue on Brookville Salem Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Brookville Salem Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Salem Street

    1 km · 2 min · Salem Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Market Street

    1242 ft · 34 sec · Market Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
93.8 mi · 44%
West Freeway
71.2 mi · 33%
Avon Lake Road
13.1 mi · 6%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
6.63 mi · 3%
Northeast Freeway
4.75 mi · 2%
Avon Belden Road
4.18 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

93.5 mi · 01h 41m

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
04h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51 mi
161.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marengo
02h 03m from Lorain
Leave By
8:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lorain and Sunny near Brookville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 212.6 miles (342.1 km) and usually takes 04h 07m 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?

Marengo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.2 miles from Lorain and 106.4 miles from Brookville.

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

The direct path is about 161.6 miles (260.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 51 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 8:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.79 one way or $55.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lorain and Sunny near Brookville.

Stop Ideas Near Marengo

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

52 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

116 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lorain and Brookville. Straight-line distance: 161.62 mi (260.1 km).

Lorain

#1 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

Population63,872
Coordinates41.4528200, -82.1823700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
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#2 Brookville

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population5,900
Coordinates39.8367200, -84.4113400
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: Lorain (-82.18237, 41.45282)
End: Brookville (-84.41134, 39.83672)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 342 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.5 gal
28.4 L · about $27.79
Round trip
$55.58
15 gal · 56.8 L
Estimated CO2
66.7 kg one way
Round trip: 133.3 kg / 294 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $27.79 $55.58
Mid-grade $4.24 $31.82 $63.63
Premium $4.79 $35.93 $71.85
Diesel $4.30 $32.28 $64.56

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Lorain and Brookville. The current time is 03:11:39.

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.