How far is Lorain, OH from Centerburg, OH?
The driving distance from Lorain, OH to Centerburg, OH is about 107.3 miles (172.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.8 miles (134.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 28m 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 14m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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 Centerburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lorain and Centerburg.
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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
52.3 mi · 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 95: Fredericktown, Mount Gilead
1436 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto State Route 95
1.9 mi · 3 min · State Route 95
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Continue on West Sandusky Street
1406 ft · 31 sec · West Sandusky Street
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Turn right onto South Portland Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Portland Street
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Continue on Chesterville-Sparta
5.2 mi · 9 min · Chesterville-Sparta
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Turn left onto Marengo-Mount Vernon
944 ft · 19 sec · Marengo-Mount Vernon
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Turn right onto State Route 314
967 ft · 19 sec · State Route 314
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Continue on Church Street North
2198 ft · 56 sec · Church Street North
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Continue on Sparta-Centerburg
3.2 mi · 4 min · Sparta-Centerburg
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Continue on Johnsville Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Johnsville Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Columbus Road
545 ft · 13 sec · Columbus Road
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Continue on Main Street
1404 ft · 30 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto North Hartford Avenue
9 m · 1 sec · North Hartford Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Hartford Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lorain and Centerburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 71 South
Merge slight left
52.3 mi · 00h 56m
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.
Sunny leaving Lorain and Sunny near Centerburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lorain to Centerburg?
The road trip is about 107.3 miles (172.7 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?
Polk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.6 miles from Lorain and 53.7 miles from Centerburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.8 miles (134.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 2:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.04 one way or $28.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lorain and Sunny near Centerburg.
Stop Ideas Near Polk
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 Polk.
Elyria
Sandusky
Cleveland Lakefront station
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lorain and Centerburg. Straight-line distance: 83.76 mi (134.8 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 Centerburg
Village in Knox County, Ohio
| Population | 2,231 |
| Coordinates | 40.3045100, -82.6962800 |
| Altitude | 372 |
| Country | United States |
End: Centerburg (-82.69628, 40.30451)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 173 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $14.04 | $28.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $16.08 | $32.15 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $18.15 | $36.31 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $16.31 | $32.62 |
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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