How far is Lorain, OH from Buckeye Lake, OH?
The driving distance from Lorain, OH to Buckeye Lake, OH is about 132.8 miles (213.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.1 miles (170.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Ashland County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lorain and Buckeye Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lorain and Buckeye Lake.
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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
2.9 mi · 4 min · Lorain Boulevard
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Turn left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
6.6 mi · 10 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
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Continue on Grafton Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Grafton Road
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Continue on Main Street
2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Grafton Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Grafton Road
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Turn right onto Avon Belden Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Avon Belden Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Avon Belden Road
26 m · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road
71 m · 3 sec · Avon Belden Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Belden Road
39 m · 2 sec · Avon Belden Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · Avon Belden Road
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Continue on Avon Lake Road
2.2 mi · 2 min · Avon Lake Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Lake Road
120 m · 6 sec · Avon Lake Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Avon Lake Road
8.9 mi · 10 min · Avon Lake Road
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Continue on Elyria Street
2532 ft · 1 min · Elyria Street
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Continue on Wooster Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Wooster Street
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Continue on Avon Lake Road
2 mi · 3 min · Avon Lake Road
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Take the exit right toward I 71 South: Columbus
1571 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
34.1 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 13: Bellville, Mansfield
2565 ft · 57 sec
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Turn left
23.3 mi · 28 min
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Turn left onto West Chestnut Street
642 ft · 26 sec · West Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto North Mulberry Street
1728 ft · 38 sec · North Mulberry Street
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Turn left onto Phillips Drive
115 m · 5 sec · Phillips Drive
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1339 ft · 20 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Newark Road
10.1 mi · 16 min · Newark Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Mount Vernon Road
12.4 mi · 18 min · Mount Vernon Road
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Take the exit right toward SR 16 West, SR 79 South: Columbus
1130 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight right
130 m · 5 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 79 South: Heath, 11th Street
9.8 mi · 12 min
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Continue on Hebron Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Hebron Road
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Turn left onto Union Avenue
2217 ft · 2 min · Union Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Union Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lorain and Buckeye Lake.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 71 South
Merge slight left
34.1 mi · 00h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lorain and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Buckeye Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lorain to Buckeye Lake?
The road trip is about 132.8 miles (213.8 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?
Mifflin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.4 miles from Lorain and 66.4 miles from Buckeye Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.1 miles (170.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 12:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.38 one way or $34.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lorain and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Buckeye Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Mifflin
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 Mifflin.
Elyria
Sandusky
Cleveland Lakefront station
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lorain and Buckeye Lake. Straight-line distance: 106.06 mi (170.68 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 Buckeye Lake
Village in Ohio, United States
| Population | 2,893 |
| Coordinates | 39.9336800, -82.4723800 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buckeye Lake (-82.47238, 39.93368)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 214 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
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 | $17.38 | $34.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $19.89 | $39.79 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $22.47 | $44.93 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $20.19 | $40.37 |
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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