How far is Lorain, OH from Burlington, OH?

The driving distance from Lorain, OH to Burlington, OH is about 123.1 miles (198.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.3 miles (177.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
123.07 mi
02h 20m
Flight
110.28 mi
177.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.28 mi
Kilometers
177.48 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.07 mi
Kilometers
198.06 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burlington
Tue, Nov 10, 11:16 PM EST
Return by in Lorain
Wed, Nov 11, 1:37 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lorain
2026-11-10T20:56
Arrive Burlington
Tue, Nov 10, 11:16 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM EST

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

Leave by
1:48 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lorain
9:30 PM EST
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
Lindsey
OH

City in Sandusky County, Ohio, United States of America

From Lorain
61.4 mi
01h 10m
To Burlington
61.7 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 to 12 mph W
Destination
36°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 8:00 PM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    109.7 mi · 1 hr 58 min · Ohio Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 66

    1.4 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
110 mi · 89%
Baumhart Road
5.1 mi · 4%
West Erie Avenue
3.09 mi · 3%
West 21st Street
1.98 mi · 2%
SR 66
0.89 mi · 1%
State Route 611
0.34 mi
Longest Stretch

Ohio Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

110 mi · 01h 58m

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
02h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
110.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lindsey
01h 10m from Lorain
Leave By
1:48 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lorain and Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog near Burlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 123.1 miles (198.1 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?

Lindsey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.4 miles from Lorain and 61.7 miles from Burlington.

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

The direct path is about 110.3 miles (177.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:48 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.51 one way or $33.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lorain and Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog near Burlington.

Stop Ideas Near Lindsey

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

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

RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

36 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.
RAIL

Sandusky

42 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

94 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

99 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lorain and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 110.28 mi (177.48 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 Burlington

Situated in the northwestern corner of Ohio, this unincorporated census-designated place lies within the flat, glaciated plains of Fulton County.

Population0
Coordinates41.5722700, -84.3080000
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Start: Lorain (-82.18237, 41.45282)
End: Burlington (-84.308, 41.57227)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.34 gal
16.44 L · about $16.51
Round trip
$33.03
8.68 gal · 32.88 L
Estimated CO2
38.6 kg one way
Round trip: 77.1 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.81 $16.51 $33.03
Mid-grade $4.37 $18.96 $37.92
Premium $4.91 $21.29 $42.58
Diesel $6.29 $27.31 $54.61

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 · Nov 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Lorain and Burlington. The current time is 20:56:09.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.