How far is Lorain, OH from Carey, OH?
The driving distance from Lorain, OH to Carey, OH is about 86.7 miles (139.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.3 miles (114.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lorain and Carey.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lorain and Carey.
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Start on Hamilton Avenue
720 ft · 34 sec · Hamilton Avenue
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Turn right onto West 21st Street
2 mi · 4 min · West 21st Street
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Continue on State Route 611
1806 ft · 1 min · State Route 611
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Turn left onto Franke Drive
87 m · 13 sec · Franke Drive
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Turn right onto West Erie Avenue
3.1 mi · 5 min · West Erie Avenue
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Turn left onto Baumhart Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Baumhart Road
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Take the ramp slight right
2545 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right
2176 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
25.1 mi · 27 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 4: Sandusky, Bellevue
3149 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hayes Avenue
4.3 mi · 6 min · Hayes Avenue
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Turn right
3.1 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Kilbourne Street
15.1 mi · 22 min · Kilbourne Street
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Continue straight
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Benjamin Franklin Highway
7.9 mi · 10 min · Benjamin Franklin Highway
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Turn left
11.6 mi · 16 min
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Turn right
4.8 mi · 8 min
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Continue on East Findlay Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Findlay Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Findlay Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lorain and Carey.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Ohio Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
25.1 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lorain and Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny near Carey.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lorain to Carey?
The road trip is about 86.7 miles (139.5 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?
Bellevue is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.3 miles from Lorain and 43.4 miles from Carey.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.3 miles (114.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 2:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.34 one way or $22.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lorain and Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny near Carey.
Stop Ideas Near Bellevue
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 Bellevue.
Sandusky
Elyria
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Cleveland Lakefront station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lorain and Carey. Straight-line distance: 71.32 mi (114.78 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 Carey
Human settlement in Wyandot County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 3,586 |
| Coordinates | 40.9525600, -83.3824200 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carey (-83.38242, 40.95256)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $11.34 | $22.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $12.98 | $25.96 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $14.66 | $29.31 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $13.17 | $26.34 |
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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