How far is Lorain, OH from Concord, OH?

The driving distance from Lorain, OH to Concord, OH is about 234.6 miles (377.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 195.5 miles (314.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
234.56 mi
04h 55m
Flight
195.51 mi
314.64 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
195.51 mi
Kilometers
314.64 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
234.56 mi
Kilometers
377.48 km
Drive Time
04h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Wed, Apr 15, 11:34 AM EDT
Return by in Lorain
Wed, Apr 15, 4:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lorain
2026-04-15T06:39
Arrive Concord
Wed, Apr 15, 11:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lorain
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Galena
OH

Village in Delaware County, Ohio, United States

From Lorain
117.3 mi
02h 27m
To Concord
117.3 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Lorain Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway

    6.6 mi · 10 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Grafton Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Grafton Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Grafton Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Grafton Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Avon Belden Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Avon Belden Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Avon Belden Road

    26 m · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    71 m · 3 sec · Avon Belden Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Belden Road

    39 m · 2 sec · Avon Belden Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Avon Belden Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Avon Lake Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Avon Lake Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Lake Road

    120 m · 6 sec · Avon Lake Road

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Lake Road

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Avon Lake Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Elyria Street

    2532 ft · 1 min · Elyria Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Wooster Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Wooster Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Avon Lake Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Avon Lake Road

  22. 22

    Take the exit right toward I 71 South: Columbus

    1571 ft · 22 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    96.5 mi · 1 hr 45 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight right

    56.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward US 68: Wilmington

    1164 ft · 30 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left

    4.9 mi · 8 min

  27. 27

    Turn right onto North South Street

    11.5 mi · 19 min · North South Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Broadway Street South

    8.9 mi · 13 min · Broadway Street South

  29. 29

    Turn right onto West Pike Street

    5 mi · 8 min · West Pike Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Cross Street

    1634 ft · 34 sec · Cross Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Glancy Marathon Road

    3 mi · 7 min · Glancy Marathon Road

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 133

    3.6 mi · 6 min · State Route 133

  33. 33

    Continue on Tall Gate Road

    1255 ft · 32 sec · Tall Gate Road

  34. 34

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto State Route 133

    1.5 km · 2 min · State Route 133

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Twin Bridges Road

    2.3 mi · 9 min · Twin Bridges Road

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Twin Bridges Road

Car Route Details

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

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
37 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
153 mi · 65%
Avon Lake Road
13.1 mi · 6%
North South Street
11.5 mi · 5%
Broadway Street South
8.93 mi · 4%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
6.63 mi · 3%
West Pike Street
5.03 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

96.5 mi · 01h 45m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.1 mi
195.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Galena
02h 27m from Lorain
Leave By
7:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lorain and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Concord.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 234.6 miles (377.5 km) and usually takes 04h 55m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Galena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.3 miles from Lorain and 117.3 miles from Concord.

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

The direct path is about 195.5 miles (314.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.68 one way or $61.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lorain and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Concord.

Stop Ideas Near Galena

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

30 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lorain and Concord. Straight-line distance: 195.51 mi (314.64 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 Concord

Human settlement in United States of America

Population872
Coordinates39.0220100, -84.0802100
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
Start: Lorain (-82.18237, 41.45282)
End: Concord (-84.08021, 39.02201)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 377 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.28 gal
31.33 L · about $30.68
Round trip
$61.35
16.56 gal · 62.66 L
Estimated CO2
73.6 kg one way
Round trip: 147.2 kg / 325 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $30.68 $61.35
Mid-grade $4.24 $35.12 $70.25
Premium $4.79 $39.66 $79.32
Diesel $4.30 $35.64 $71.27

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Lorain and Concord. The current time is 06:39:27.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.