How far is Lorain, OH from Canfield, OH?

The driving distance from Lorain, OH to Canfield, OH is about 94.5 miles (152.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.5 miles (128 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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
94.51 mi
01h 50m
Flight
79.55 mi
128.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.55 mi
Kilometers
128.02 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.51 mi
Kilometers
152.1 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Canfield
Thu, Apr 23, 3:43 AM EDT
Return by in Lorain
Thu, Apr 23, 5:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lorain
2026-04-23T01:53
Arrive Canfield
Thu, Apr 23, 3:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:48 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
Hudson
OH

City in Ohio

From Lorain
47.2 mi
00h 55m
To Canfield
47.3 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    67.1 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Ohio Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East

    1.4 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, CR 18: Youngstown, Mahoning Avenue

    1328 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Youngstown

    4 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 11 South: Canfield

    2592 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 224: Canfield, Poland

    2141 ft · 56 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Broad Street

    33 m · 2 sec · North Broad Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Broad Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
72.6 mi · 77%
SR 11 South
6.8 mi · 7%
I 80 East
5.69 mi · 6%
East 28th Street
2.34 mi · 2%
Lorain Boulevard
2.06 mi · 2%
Grove Avenue
1.46 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
79.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hudson
00h 55m from Lorain
Leave By
2:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lorain and Sunny near Canfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 94.5 miles (152.1 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Hudson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.2 miles from Lorain and 47.3 miles from Canfield.

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

The direct path is about 79.5 miles (128 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 2:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.34 one way or $24.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lorain and Sunny near Canfield.

Stop Ideas Near Hudson

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

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

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

36 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

46 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

57 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

109 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lorain and Canfield. Straight-line distance: 79.55 mi (128.02 km).

Lorain

#1 Lorain

The most populous city in Lorain County, Ohio.

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

#2 Canfield

City in Mahoning County, Ohio, United States of America

Population8,171
Coordinates41.0250600, -80.7609100
Altitude349
CountryUnited States
Start: Lorain (-82.18237, 41.45282)
End: Canfield (-80.76091, 41.02506)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.33 gal
12.62 L · about $12.34
Round trip
$24.68
6.66 gal · 25.24 L
Estimated CO2
29.6 kg one way
Round trip: 59.2 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $12.34 $24.68
Mid-grade $4.24 $14.13 $28.25
Premium $4.79 $15.95 $31.90
Diesel $4.30 $14.33 $28.66

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lorain and Canfield. The current time is 01:53:20.

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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.