How far is Lorain, OH from Carrollton, OH?
The driving distance from Lorain, OH to Carrollton, OH is about 106.3 miles (171 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.5 miles (134.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m 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 18m.
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.
The most populous city in Summit County, Ohio.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lorain and Carrollton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lorain and Carrollton.
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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
2.1 mi · 3 min · Lorain Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Toll: Ohio Turnpike
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Cleveland
2692 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
5.5 mi · 6 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike
29 mi · 31 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 8: Akron
1914 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 8 South: Akron, Boston Mills Road, Hines Hill Road
2448 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 8 South: Akron
2630 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway
34.5 mi · 43 min · Akron Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30, US 62: East Liverpool, Massillon
1990 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 30 East: East Liverpool
2591 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 43 South: Waynesburg
1901 ft · 46 sec
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Turn straight onto Waynesburg Drive Southeast
2 mi · 3 min · Waynesburg Drive Southeast
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Continue on Zwallen Way Southeast
3.5 mi · 5 min · Zwallen Way Southeast
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Continue on Waynesburg Drive Southeast
4.2 mi · 6 min · Waynesburg Drive Southeast
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Turn left onto Minerva Road Southeast
1.2 mi · 2 min · Minerva Road Southeast
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Continue on Alliance Road Northwest
2.8 mi · 4 min · Alliance Road Northwest
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Continue on West Canal Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Canal Street
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Continue on Alliance Road Northwest
1.1 km · 1 min · Alliance Road Northwest
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Turn right onto Canton Road Northwest
9.3 mi · 14 min · Canton Road Northwest
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2328 ft · 45 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Lisbon Street
52 m · 6 sec · North Lisbon Street
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Turn right
34 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lorain and Carrollton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Akron Expressway
Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway
34.5 mi · 00h 43m
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 near Carrollton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lorain to Carrollton?
The road trip is about 106.3 miles (171 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?
Cuyahoga Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.1 miles from Lorain and 53.1 miles from Carrollton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.5 miles (134.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.89 one way or $27.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lorain and Showers And Thunderstorms near Carrollton.
Stop Ideas Near Cuyahoga Falls
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 Cuyahoga Falls.
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Elyria
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lorain and Carrollton. Straight-line distance: 83.46 mi (134.32 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 Carrollton
Township in Carroll County, Arkansas
| Population | 3,017 |
| Coordinates | 40.5728400, -81.0856500 |
| Altitude | 341 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carrollton (-81.08565, 40.57284)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 171 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
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 | $13.89 | $27.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $15.91 | $31.82 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $17.96 | $35.93 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $16.14 | $32.28 |
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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